[email protected] wrote:Hi aalobaidy,
To start, a 570 is a strong 'baseline' score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores - and you appear to have given yourself a big 'chunk' of potential study time - which is good. It's important to keep in mind that a 730+ score is above the 90th percentile, meaning that over 90% of Test Takers either CAN'T or WON'T do what it takes to score at that level. As you can imagine, most Test Takers can't get to that level by studying on their own, so investing in the right practice materials is key. As such, you would likely find it beneficial to invest in a GMAT Course of some kind (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led).
1) Going forward, how many hours do you think you can consistently study each week?
2) Have you scheduled your Official GMAT yet (and if so, then when is it?)?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Dear Rich,
To begin with, I love your quote about GMAT assassins being made and not born
gives hope for someone like me.
second I would like to answer your questions:
1) I can put 10 hours during the weekdays and 4 hours during the weekend (14 hours per week). I know its not much but I am being honest to myself here. I work in shifts and I am a father since 40 days now
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2) I did not schedule the test yet. I am trying to set up a study plan. But I feel I should take the test as soon as I finish that plan.
3) I will be applying to business school as soon as I get my GMAT score. but I feel I will be joining the Autumn 2018 semester. (I wish to apply early because you never know what the outcome would be). so I will have time to apply somewhere else if I don't get accepted in the school am targeting.
4) I am currently hoping to get into the masters of finance program in Melbourne school of business leading to a Phd hopefully.
They are trying to raise the bar I guess. they have told me your application will not be looked at if you score below 700 ! and you need 730 above to impress. I am no GMAT expert but from this forum I have learnt how difficult a 730 is. Also,after taking the CAT, I feel that for every individual, there is a maximum score that can be achieved after sufficient preparation but then its the maximum score for that person and he/she wont exceed by farther study.
What i am trying to do here is to figure out:
1) how much time of preparation someone at my level and circumstances requires to reach there.
2) what are the right material/study plan that can get me there in the above time frame.
Thank you for taking the time to read my posts Rich. I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
Ahmad
