My score in Mock test is stuck at 530. Plz guide me

[Shah_shilpi]

My score in manhattan CAT is stuck at 530 since a month. My Score Break up ( Q-43 /V-21). My GMAT TEST date is on 17th October. Plz guide me as to how to go about it.

[StaceyKoprince]

Use the assessment reports to figure out your strengths and weaknesses (by question type, difficulty level, content area, and time spent), then develop your study plan according to that data. Sorry to be so high level with that piece of advice, but your post does not provide any detail about your strengths and weaknesses, nor does it mention how you've been studying, how long you've been studying (more than a month?), or what you've been trying on your own. You also don't mention whether you haven't improved at all, or whether you've improved some to 530 (how much?) and now you've hit a plateau. It's tough to provide detailed advice without more data.

You don't mention what score you'd like to get. You have about 2 weeks until test date and I can tell you that most people don't see huge leaps in improvement in the final 2 weeks - typically, people spend the last week or two mostly focused on reviewing what they've already learned.

If you have been studying for a long time on your own and you haven't been improving, you may need some outside help in the form of a class or a tutor - particularly in verbal, since your score shows that this is your weakness.

Feel free to post again with some data on your study plan to date and your strengths and weaknesses!

[Guest]

Hi Stacey,

I've been looking for some help. I'm in the same position as this individual however here are some details:

1- First assessment test was a 470 (lucky however as I guessed quite a few questions right) I previously took the GMAT 2 years ago and scored a 400.
2- I've been consistent at the 530 level over the last 4 practice exams. I've taken the fundamental math seminars & have done quite well in them but the difficulty levels may be low.

My exam is in 3 days, I need a 550 to get in but I've been aiming for 600. I'm weak on the Quant side, particularly with algebra & translating words into equations.

I've been studying on my own for 2 months now but can't seem to take it to the next level.

Please provide any insight if you can asap!

Thanks

[StaceyKoprince]

I'm sorry - I think I missed your window! I only answer questions here on Mondays and Wednesdays. :(

In general, for others in this situation, scores don't change much in 3 days (so I wouldn't have been much help!). The last few days are best spent reviewing your overall game plan: timing / pacing, major strategies for the different question types, educated guessing strategies, that sort of stuff. Cramming really doesn't cut it on this test - this test is much more about technique than memorization.

If you're willing to share, let us know how it went!