Likelihood of 710GMAT

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Mclaughlin: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 131; Joined: Mon May 05, 2008 10:46 am; Thanked: 1 times

by Mclaughlin » Wed May 14, 2008 5:55 pm

I just took the free Kaplan GMAT practice test and scored 530 without any real math or verbal studying and review.

In y'alls experience, what is the likelihood I could get in the 700 range after taking a class and studying and practicing. I guess I'm asking what the average score increase is if were to study really hard.

I read somewhere that it's easier to go from 550 to 700 than 650 to 700.

anyway, I was just wondering how much people can actually improve. (obviously taking into account study aids/time/practice)

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Prasanna: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 418; Joined: Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:41 pm; Thanked: 24 times

by Prasanna » Wed May 14, 2008 6:19 pm

There is no thumb rule on how much a person can improve. Much depends on your capabilities and prep. Your target score is very much within reach.

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by Mclaughlin » Wed May 14, 2008 6:21 pm

THANK YOU!! I hope so! I love this forum I feel so much support from people dont know. I'd love to hear other people's opinions too!

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mayonnai5e: Legendary Member; Posts: 1018; Joined: Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:19 pmFollowed by: 6 members; Thanked: 86 times

by mayonnai5e » Thu May 15, 2008 4:59 am

Look at my signature for my cat scores and my final result. The largest difference was a 180 point spread.

As Prasanna has said, it depends on your capabilities, motivation and preparation.

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550 =\ ...560 =\... 650 =) ...570 =( ...540 =*( ...680 =P ... 670 =T ...=T... 650 =T ...700 =) ..690 =) ...710 =D ...GMAT 720 DING!! ;D

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Stuart@KaplanGMAT: GMAT Instructor; Posts: 3225; Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:40 pmFollowed by: 614 members; Location: Toronto; Thanked: 1710 times; GMAT Score:800

by Stuart@KaplanGMAT » Thu May 15, 2008 12:59 pm

A prep course is a great idea, but it's really practice that seals the deal.

As a long-time Kaplan teacher, I've definitely seen improvement of 200+ points. I've also seen people come in with a 550 and leave with a 570.

Make sure you utilize all the resources offered by the course (including your instructor, if you need help with content, strategies or your study plan) and practice consistently. 1 hour a night every night is far better prep than nothing during the week and 15 hours on the weekend.

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mwilliams: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 33; Joined: Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:21 pm; Thanked: 3 times

by mwilliams » Thu May 15, 2008 10:02 pm

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