Hello GMAT experts.
I would greatly appreciate your advice on strategies to increase my score
from 600 to 700 in less than a month.
Thank you.
600 to 700
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Hi anmkgmat2018,
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, 3 of your last 4 CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 600 +/- a few points). The 680 is an 'outlier', so it's not clear how indicative that Score is of your current ability level. Raising a 600 to a 700+ will likely require at least another 2 months of consistent, guided study. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. However, with just 20 days of potential study time, the goal to improve 100+ points might be too difficult to be considered realistic.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you're looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) Have you taken any CATs besides these 4 CATs? How have you scored on EACH of those other CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, 3 of your last 4 CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 600 +/- a few points). The 680 is an 'outlier', so it's not clear how indicative that Score is of your current ability level. Raising a 600 to a 700+ will likely require at least another 2 months of consistent, guided study. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. However, with just 20 days of potential study time, the goal to improve 100+ points might be too difficult to be considered realistic.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you're looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) Have you taken any CATs besides these 4 CATs? How have you scored on EACH of those other CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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Hi anmkgmat2018,
I'm glad you reached out, and I'm happy to help. Before providing specific advice, I'd also like to learn some more about your situation with the GMAT. Once you respond to the questions already asked, I can provide detailed advice.
You also may find it helpful to read this article about
how to score a 700+ on the GMAT .
I'm glad you reached out, and I'm happy to help. Before providing specific advice, I'd also like to learn some more about your situation with the GMAT. Once you respond to the questions already asked, I can provide detailed advice.
You also may find it helpful to read this article about
how to score a 700+ on the GMAT .
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My pleasure. Please reach out with any further questions.
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