GMAT FE advice to get from 615 to target score of 705 in 2 months
I took the GMAT Focus Edition on February 12, 2025, and scored 615 (QR: 88, VR: 82, DI: 71).
The main issue I faced during the exam was time management, especially in the Data Insights (DI) section. I was unable to attempt the last 3–4 questions due to running out of time.
Data Insights (DI) Score:
I struggled with pacing—spending too much time on the initial DI questions and having very little left toward the end.
My VR score:
Verbal Reasoning (VR) Score:
A similar pattern occurred in Verbal. I started off well but mismanaged time and had to hurry in the questions near the end.
I was shocked and frustrated after the exam because my mock scores consistently ranged between 655–675. I had taken the official mocks thrice, along with three tests from GMAT Club and two from Experts’ Global.
I scheduled a second attempt three weeks later, but unfortunately, the result was nearly the same:
- Score: 625 (QR: 89, VR: 81, DI: 72)
- I repeated the same mistake—starting strong in DI but fading out by the end.
- The Verbal result followed a similar pattern.
After this, I couldn’t continue studying or planning further due to personal and professional commitments.
My Current Situation:
- I’m currently working in the IT sector as a Senior Developer with 5 years of experience.
- My top priority is getting into ISB for the April 2026 intake, targeting Round 1, with the deadline on September 14, 2025.
- Before my first GMAT attempt, I studied for 30–45 days.
- I had also prepared for CAT 2024 for 2 months, scoring 98.57 percentile, so I’m confident about my Quantitative ability.
My Goal:
I want to improve my score to 705+ in 2 months, aiming for:
- DI: 80+
- VR: 85–86
My mock test scores fluctuated between 655–675.
This is from the Gmat Club Mock test.
My Exam Order in GMAT was:
- First attempt: VR → DI → QR
- Second attempt: DI → VR → QR
I need strategic advice on what changes I should make in my preparation to:
- Fix the time management issues
- Break through the 685 score plateau
- Finally reach the 700+ zone
I also feel like I’ve been stuck in a mental block and would appreciate help overcoming it.
Posted Jun 23, 2025, 4:12 AM UTC