I just Beat The GMAT!

Just got my scores.

720.
V 41, q 48.
5.5 in AWA.

These scores represent a month of effort.
Its been an interesting journey.

Thank you all for the help and support. especially money9111.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to msg me.

Cheers!!!

thank you for the shout out! that's an absolutely phenomenal score and a perfect split! I hope that's my split when I retake!

congrats man, fantastic score for a months prep!

Please do elaborate on your background, material, and strategy used for the preparation.

Background: Indian, Bachelors in computer science...... The usual stuff. WOrking in Revenue Assurance(Telecom)

Prep: Started out seriously in the beginning of May.
I wanted to crack this. took 10days off from the office, and spent it on GMAT full time.
Note: Im the type who can work in a single long session without losing concentration
it might not make sense for you to take time off for this. if ur the type who studies in bursts, then plan accordingly.

Custom fit the exam for you.

Materials: OG 11(V only), OG12.

Tests: Manhattan, GMATPrep.

Strategy: Started out with OG practice questions. identiffied topics im bad at.
Discovered I had no clue of Geometry. Worked particularly hard on it.
Same goes with V.

Remember, this exam is about concept and knowledge to a certain extent, after which its all about mindset.
Time yourself per question +/- 20seconds, for all questions practiced from the OG guide.

Take all mocks under strict exam conditions. which means a quiet room, comfortable temperature & clothes, proper food, lots of water a couple of hours prior to the exam.

Time yourself. This is the most important part; you have to put yourself pressure.
Then you get used to performing for the 4 hour marathon.

Hope that helps, if any other questions. post/msg me. Tx!!

som.kk wrote:Background: Indian, Bachelors in computer science...... The usual stuff. WOrking in Revenue Assurance(Telecom)

Prep: Started out seriously in the beginning of May.
I wanted to crack this. took 10days off from the office, and spent it on GMAT full time.
Note: Im the type who can work in a single long session without losing concentration
it might not make sense for you to take time off for this. if ur the type who studies in bursts, then plan accordingly.

Custom fit the exam for you.

Materials: OG 11(V only), OG12.

Tests: Manhattan, GMATPrep.

Strategy: Started out with OG practice questions. identiffied topics im bad at.
Discovered I had no clue of Geometry. Worked particularly hard on it.
Same goes with V.

Remember, this exam is about concept and knowledge to a certain extent, after which its all about mindset.
Time yourself per question +/- 20seconds, for all questions practiced from the OG guide.

Take all mocks under strict exam conditions. which means a quiet room, comfortable temperature & clothes, proper food, lots of water a couple of hours prior to the exam.

Time yourself. This is the most important part; you have to put yourself pressure.
Then you get used to performing for the 4 hour marathon.

Hope that helps, if any other questions. post/msg me. Tx!!

What were your scores in pratice tests ?

Did you give gmat prep test before u started your preparation ? If yes what was ur score ?

Scores in practice tests varied between 650-730.

Before prep, I never took a test under exam conditions.
One section was done in the morning, another in the evening and so on.

THe score before prep was around 640