I am 35 years old and this has been a return to these type of questions after almost 10 years. I am specifically preparing for the one year executive MBA programs in India. All of these programs have a average GMAT score > 730+. Therefore the need for high score.
I started GMAT preparation in the mid May and only do self study.
Test Results so far :
- May 3rd week : OG Diagnostic - Except for RC was below average on all other sections.
June 7 - Kaplan Test 1 - 560
June 21 - GMAT Prep - Q49, V37 - 700
July 1 - MGMAT Test 1 - Q42, V40 - 670
July 5 - MGMAT Test 2 - Q45 , V37 - 680
- OG 11
Kaplan Premier
MGMAT - SC, CR, VIC, Number Properties
Kaplan 800
Scoretop 1000
Powerscore CR LSAT Bible.
The paradox is that I do very well in timed tests which are on a single topic. For example , Kaplan's timed tests , where I do more than 90% correct all the time. Do I just need to give more *COMPLETE* tests ?
I do not do well on SC however I may try , so RC and CR are the areas I want to focus into.I have a good reading speed , ( 250 -300 wpm) , yet I don't do well on RC in tests, although I get hardly anything wrong on un-timed tests.
There is a very clear divide between my on-test and not-on-test performance. Will it be safe to assume that I only need more practice on complete tests and already have the required knowledge ?