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I have taken 3 of the paid GMAT mock tests (3,4,5) twice each and in each of the second attempt of the same mock I got the same score as in the first attempt. Are all of them coincidences?

Mock 3.1 - 615

Mock 3.2 - 615

Mock 4.1 - 575

Mock 4.2 - 575

Mock 5.1 - 655

Mock 5.2 - 655

The sectional scores varied between both the attempts in all the 3 mocks but the final score came out to be the same. There were no questions repeated in the 2nd attempt from the 1st attempt.

What could be the reason for this? Can I trust these scores in predicting my performance on the real test?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been preparing for the GMAT for a while now, and I’m starting to struggle with motivation and mental fatigue.
Initially, I was extremely driven. I cleared CFA Level I and remember being able to study for 3–4 hours consistently for months. But GMAT prep has been a different experience. I find the repetitive nature of solving question after question quite draining, and lately, I’m struggling to sit for even an hour.

My Verbal and DI are relatively decent, but Quant is my weak area. The gap between where I am and my target score feels significant, and I think that’s starting to affect my motivation. I had initially planned to take the exam on October 20, but I’m considering pushing it to November because I’m not fully prepared.

I’m also working full-time, and life outside studying has been so good lately that GMAT isn’t as enticing unfortunately, even though my long-term goal of getting into a top MBA program abroad remains important to me.

My biggest concern is endurance. The GMAT is roughly 2.5 hours long, and if I’m struggling to focus for even an hour during practice, how am I supposed to perform consistently on test day? I don’t want to keep doing short study sessions and discover that I can’t sustain concentration during the actual exam.

For those who’ve experienced something similar:
- How did you overcome GMAT burnout without losing sight of your target score?
- How did you build the mental endurance to sustain concentration for the full exam?

I’d particularly appreciate advice from people who went through this during the final stretch of preparation and still managed to achieve their target scores.
Thanks!

A month ago, I had posted on this sub about getting 595 on my past 2 official attempts while scoring in the 650-705 range in official mocks. I ended up giving a 3rd attempt and scored EXACTLY 595. I am honestly very lost, I have tried everything, time management, making sure that all the concepts are concrete, taking up one-on-one mentoring however nothing seems to help. I don't even know where I can improve as in my mocks I always get 95 percentile+ so it always feels like I am improving.

I need some solid advice on whether I should go ahead and use this score in my application as I feel at this point I am just wasting my money. Or is there any alternative route that I should be taking?

My profile currently stands at 9/9.5/8.5, graduated from a Tier 1 college, with 2+ years work ex in Brand Marketing in an international magazine and around 1 year internship experience across agencies and government.

Hi, MiM applicant for 2027 intake here. Target schools are HEC, INSEAD, LBS, ESSEC and St. Gallen
(Indian)21F, graduated with BBA from a tier-1, cgpa 8.15/10, gre 320(158 V, 162 Q)

With substantial experience and extra curriculars, is R1 realistic? I’m confident i can raise this to 328+ but that would mean shifting to round 2, i know i’m already a little late with r1 deadlines so close.

Please help!!!

Hi All,

I gave my first gmat a month ago and scored a 645 (V78,DI77, Q90).

Practiced for another month and gave the exam yesterday but scored a 545 (V83,DI74,Q77)

Though I was able to improve verbal, di and quant fell drastically.

Had done self prep all throught, almost all using gmat club. But now I've almost exhausted it, solved 8000+ question overall on gmat club.

Score mostly 655-665 in most of the official mocks(1-4 and repeats)

I'm not sure how do I navigate further towards getting a 695+. What resources can I further use from here for practice, and improving my score.

Want to get this done in one month, is it possible, if so what should be my path next.

Hi planning to take my attempt in November towards the end. Looking for a study buddy aiming for a 695 or above.

My last score was 635 (Q80 V85 Di79). Looking to work majorly on quant and di but more than happy to work verbal as well. Preferrably Indian. Dont know much about how this study buddy thing works, just trying my hand at it.

Hi
I have the 4 months plan of e-gmat prep. After few days it will be over but i haven’t finished the prep somehow I did the basics and mid only, around 60-70% is left. Should i buy the extension or can it be done by free resources. Planning to give the test in December.