ps2007 wrote:Hi,

I scored a pretty low score in my first MGMAT. 520 (Q36,V25). I had previously given a GMAT Prep CAT- 560 (Q43, V24).
I had studied very casually for a month after the GMAT Prep CAT and obtained this result. A bit disappointed, considering i did good in the Quant section on the first test. But i understand now that i need to dedicate myself for GMAT fully. Can anyone let me know the hours i need to put in if i need a score of 700+. I am planning to give my GMAT on 4th September.

I believe its not too late. Need some inspiration.

Please HELP!!!!!

You never want to read too much into a single practice test score. What you're concerned about are general trends - the trend on official tests in particular. So review this most recent test. Review the older official test as well. Generate 3-4 concrete takeaways to file away. Those takeaways might include strategic adjustments (remember that you can pick numbers if you see complex algebra) or they might be reminders to drill in weaker areas (internalize exponent rules, or practice Sentence Correction, etc.) Take a week and do some additional drilling in the required areas. Then take another practice test. Repeat this process the following week. If your next two scores are between your first two, sure, you'll need to make some fundamental adjustments to how you're studying. But if you're seeing improvement, then you know you're moving in the right direction - you just need to accept that there will be good and bad days along the way. In other words, you want to focus on process and the general trajectory of your scores.

Hi,

I have a fixed deadline of 4th September to give the GMAT. But i was pretty busy over the last month in office. But now the work seems to have slowed down a bit. So i can concentrate more on the preparation. I needed a good plan if you are able to provide that. I can spare around 3 hours on weekdays (Mon-Fri) and around 8 hours on weekends (Sat-Sun).
Also i am looking into the below materials:
1. Manhattan Study Guides.
2. OG Review 2016 (Quant review and Verbal review as well)
3. Manhattan Practice tests (6 in total)
4. Offical GMAT Prep tests

I have identified the weak areas and those mainly include DS, SC, CR and RC. Also i have troubles in questions related to Probability and PC questions.
Planning to give serious time for another 2 weeks and then give another MGMAT. And then give MGMAT every other week.