GMAT 630 to 730 Score Booster in 30 Days

GMAT Score Booster
Go from GMAT 630 to 730 in 30 days
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Agenda
1. Score Plateau 2. GMAT and Ability
Understand why do we not improve
Why ability is the most important
beyond a certain point?
metric on the GMAT?
3. Timing
What is a timing problem and why do
we have it?
4. Your 30-day Plan – 630 to 720

Strategize to improve, leverage ability, and use analytics
to boost your GMAT score.

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Agenda
metric on the GMAT?
3. Timing
we have it?


Two Goals :
Score Improvement & Maximum Performance
Repeatable & Predictable

Score Improvement
Maximum Performance

Score Plateau 740
670
Lets understand
640
1. Why it happens
620 2. How to overcome it….
580

How many of you have
experienced Score Plateau?
Score Plateau is when, at a certain point in your preparation, your score hits a wall.
It does not improve despite countless hours of preparation.

CR Bold Face Question
Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) is the latest technology to improve the safety of drivers on the road. To
determine the effectiveness of this technology, a study was recently conducted by the Highway Data Loss Institute
(HDLI) in various models equipped with the technology. According to the HDLI, the technology seems to work well in
Volvo cars. The researchers found that individuals driving the Volvo XC60—a specific model equipped with CAT—
reported 27 percent fewer auto insurance claims than those driving other comparable vehicles. However, with the
exception of Volvo cars, the research so far does not conclusively establish the role of CAT in preventing catastrophic
auto accidents, mainly because individuals who do have access to these systems possibly do not use it responsibly.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first provides a fact whose validity is questioned by the author; the second provides a reason to support the
position taken by the argument.
B. The first provides a conclusion that is not disputed by the argument; the second provides a consideration that
supports the main conclusion of the argument.
C. The first states a conclusion whose validity is questioned in the argument; the second provides a consideration to
question the validity of that conclusion.
D.The first is a fact that supports the conclusion refuted by the argument; the second is a reason for the position that
the argument as a whole seeks to establish.
E. The first is a conclusion that the author agrees with; the second is a reason that goes against that conclusion.
How did you approach this question
(Short Answer Poll)?

Process for answering BF questions
Read, classify, and understand the passage
Draw or understand the structure of the passage –

what does each statement do w.r.t. the main conclusion
Pre-think for BF statements
Option Statement Analysis

Analysis
This is a fact which tells us that CAT is the

Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) is the latest technology
latest technology to improve the safety of
to improve the safety of drivers on the road.
drivers on the road.
To determine the effectiveness of this technology, a study was

recently conducted by the Highway Data Loss Institute (HDLI) This statement presents a fact as well
in various models equipped with the technology.
According to the HDLI, the technology seems to work well in Overall: Fact
Volvo cars. Bolded: Opinion of HDLI

Fact vs. Opinion
Fact – Something that is not questioned in the context of argument
Opinion – what someone (or group) thinks (something questionable)

A. It is 15 degrees outside – Fact (since it can be proven)
B. It is cold outside – Opinion (Ask a South Indian and then ask a Finn)
Fact, since we cannot dispute that

BusinessWeek said something (in the GMAT
Context)
According to Businessweek, Wharton is better than Harvard
Opinion, since we can dispute what

BusinessWeek said.
Analysis
This is a fact which tells us that CAT is the
Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) is the latest technology to
latest technology to improve the safety of
improve the safety of drivers on the road.
drivers on the road.
To determine the effectiveness of this technology, a study was

recently conducted by the Highway Data Loss Institute (HDLI) in This statement presents a fact as well
various models equipped with the technology.
According to the HDLI, the technology seems to work well in Overall: Fact
Volvo cars. Bolded: Opinion of HDLI
This statement is a fact (discovery). It

The researchers found that individuals driving the Volvo XC60—a presents a finding by the researchers that
specific model equipped with CAT—reported 27 percent fewer individuals driving a specific model equipped
auto insurance claims than those driving other comparable with CAT
vehicles.
This statement is the basis for HDLI’s claim in
the previous sentence – CAT seems to work
well in Volvo cars.
Analysis contd.
This portion is an opinion presented by the author.
However, with the exception of Volvo cars, the
research so far does not conclusively establish the The author says that leaving aside Volvo Cars, the
role of CAT in preventing catastrophic auto research conducted regarding CAT doesn’t
accidents, thoroughly establish its role in preventing
catastrophic auto accidents
BF2 is an opinion (note the use of the word-

mainly because individuals who do have access
possibly) presented by the author in support
to these systems possibly do not use it
of the opinion above
responsibly.

Logical Structure
1 Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) is the latest technology to Context for the argument
improve the safety of drivers on the road.
To determine the effectiveness of this technology, a study was recently

2 Context for the argument
conducted by the Highway Data Loss Institute (HDLI) in various
models equipped with the technology.
Overall fact, Bolded - Claim by
3 According to the HDLI, the technology seems to work well in Volvo
HDLI
cars.
The researchers found that individuals driving the Volvo XC60—a
4 Fact – to support HDLI’s claim
specific model equipped with CAT—reported 27 percent fewer auto
insurance claims than those driving other comparable vehicles.
5 However, with the exception of Volvo cars, the research so far does not Main Conclusion
conclusively establish the role of CAT in preventing catastrophic auto
accidents,
Author’s opinion Supporting his
6 mainly because individuals who do have access to these systems “Main Conclusion”
possibly do not use it responsibly.
Let’s Determine BF1 and BF2
However, with the exception of Volvo cars, the research so far does
Main Conclusion
not conclusively establish the role of CAT in preventing catastrophic
auto accidents,
3 the technology seems to work well in Volvo cars. Claim (opinion) that the author agrees with
in the Main Conclusion
6 mainly because individuals who do have access to these Claim (opinion) that the author presents to
systems possibly do not use it responsibly. support the Main Conclusion

A. The first provides a fact whose validity is questioned by the author; the second provides a reason to support the
position taken by the argument.
C. The first states a conclusion whose validity is questioned in the argument; the second provides a consideration to
question the validity of that conclusion.

D. The first is a fact that supports the conclusion refuted by the argument; the second is a reason for the position that
the argument as a whole seeks to establish.
E. The first is a conclusion that the author agrees with; the second is a reason that goes against that conclusion.
BF1

Since all aspects of Choice B are correct, it is the Correct Answer

Why/Where did you make a mistake? (Core skills )
Core Skill What is it? How/Where will you learn it?
1. Ability to Classify a statement? Is this a fact, belief, observation, In the Bold Face concept files, and
principle, conclusion, prediction, Premise and Conclusion files
main point, etc. (part of free trial)
2. Relating the statement to the Premise and Conclusion,
conclusion/main point Support or refute the main point.
Strengthen/Weaken files, &
Scholaranium
3. Relating both the bold Premise and Conclusion,
face statements Support, refute or no relation
Strengthen/Weaken files &
Scholaranium
4. Evaluating the answer Compare and Select
choices Bold Face Application, Bold
Face Practice, OG Solutions, &
Scholaranium
Incorrect Answer Choices and Core Skills
A. The first provides a fact whose validity is questioned by the 1. Ability to Classify a statement
author; the second provides a reason to support the position 2. Logical Structure of Argument
taken by the argument.
B. Correct answer choice
C. The first states a conclusion whose validity is questioned in the 1. Logical Structure
argument; the second provides a consideration to question the 2. Relationship between the bolded stateme
validity of that conclusion.
D. The first is a fact that supports the conclusion refuted by the

1. Ability to classify a statement
argument; the second is a reason for the position that the
2. Logical Structure
argument as a whole seeks to establish.
E. The first is a conclusion that the author agrees with; the second is
a reason that goes against that conclusion. 1. Relationship between bolded statements

Can you see that your performance will
improve if you strengthen these core skills?

Why do you hit a score plateau?
Because you did not know that you had to work on these skills
Take Away: Improve your core skills and your scores will improve

Agenda
Understand why do we not Why ability is the most important
improve beyond a certain point? metric on the GMAT?
3. Timing
What is a timing problem and why
do we have it?

Strategize to improve, leverage ability, and use
analytics to boost your GMAT score.

Preparing Efficiently = Higher Score = 2X chances of getting
admitted AND receiving Scholarships

Admission rate by GMAT scores
3
Super Elite Schools
2
Haas, Tuck, Yale,
1 Darden, Fuqua, Ross,
UCLA, LBS, INSEAD,
Stern, Johnson
https://gmatclub.com/forum/r1-admission-trends-impact-of-gmat-age-nationality-on-acceptance-232055.html

GMAT Score and Scholarship – Anecdotal data 1
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6296391222768517120
https://e-gmat.wistia.com/medias/gy46qjr524

GMAT Score and Scholarship – Anecdotal data 2
https://e-gmat.wistia.com/medias/gvn357mf6a

GMAT and Scholarship – Anecdotal data 3
https://e-gmat.wistia.com/medias/so7foz08ak

Updates from AIGAC conference (June 2017)
1. Most schools are fine with up to 3 attempts. In fact, they perceive it as a positive character
trait if you improve considerably (since you demonstrate a willingness to study)
◦ Notify improved GMAT Score even after applying to school
◦ Waitlisted candidates – improved GMAT score can be a plus
2. Quant focused schools do worry about low Quant Scores on GMAT.
3. Some schools mentioned that in for competitive applicant pools (read Indian IT male), high
GMAT score used as a filter.
4. Schools confirmed that GMAT Score has a huge bearing on Scholarships

Participants
Schools Participants
Tuck, HAAS, MIT Sloan, Harvard, Babson, e-GMAT, Veritas Prep,
Boston University, Yale, IESE, Stern, Accepted.com, Stacey Blackman,
INSEAD, UCLA Anderson, London myEssayReview, GMAC, ETS (GRE),
Business School, Rotman, Darden, Prodigy Finance + a number of
Tepper, Wharton, Stanford, HKS, etc. independent admission consultants

How does an
Adaptive test
works?

Adaptive test algorithm
Higher score
60% 5 questions above

accuracy average difficulty
Case 1
level
Average Difficulty Level
60% Case 2 Only 1 question at

accuracy average difficulty
level
1 2 3 4 5 6
Challenge 1: Get difficult Questions served
Question #
Challenge 2: Answer them correctly
Your GMAT score is governed by your ABILITY to answer DIFFICULT QUESTIONS CORRECTLY.
GMAT – a test of your ABILITY
V43 97 percentile 7500 rank V32 65 percentile 87,500 rank
1. Student 1 got more # of difficult questions.

2. Student 1 correctly answered more # of difficult questions.
Your GMAT score is governed by your ABILITY to CORRECTLY answer DIFFICULT QUESTIONS.
GMAT and Ability (12+ mistakes)
520 (Q44, V17) to 710 (Q48, V40)
https://gmatclub.com/forum/a-long-journey-from-520-to-710-v17-to-v40-248550.html

GMAT and Ability (12+ mistakes)
520 (Q44, V17) to 710 (Q48, V40)
Build Build Maintain Maintain
https://gmatclub.com/forum/a-long-journey-from-520-to-710-v17-to-v40-248550.html

“Ability” and the Fabric of GMAT
Remember - Ability is your “comparative” rank

Ability and the Fabric of GMAT
Your (Comparative)Percentile Rank
Your GMAT Score Out of 800/100
Verbal Quant Out of 60/100
SC CR RC Algebra Arithmetic Geometry Advanced Problems Out of 60/100
At it’s Core, GMAT tests Multiple Abilities (comparative ranks)

This is not something that we have cooked up

Verbal Performance
Scoring Out of 60 Scoring out of 100

Things to Note
++ SC
▬ CR
▬ RC
Little benefit in working on SC.
Most Work required in RC
Take-Away(s)
1. Your GMAT Score is composed of your individual Sectional Abilities
2. Score out of 60 == Scores of 100
3. Best Way to Improve  1) Identify your weakness and 2) Improve on it

Remember these guys?
1. Student 1 got more # of difficult questions.

2. Student 1 correctly answered more # of difficult questions.
Your GMAT score is governed by your ABILITY to CORRECTLY answer DIFFICULT QUESTIONS.

Here are their ability scores?

How does “Ability” fare
in your Preparations?

To Improve from 680 to 760, I need to
1. RC ability from 40% to 70%

2. CR ability from 55% to 85%
3. Geometry ability from 45% to 85%

Try GMAT Planner

SC RC
CR
How to Prepare Efficiently?
Principle: Take a Section, master it (70% ability), and only then move to the next section
First Time Test Takers
Prepare for Evaluate Isolate

SC Ability Weakness

How to Prepare Efficiently? – Retakers
Principle: Take a Section, master it (70% ability), and only then move to the next section
Retakers (V>30)
Evaluate Isolate Focus on

Ability Weakness Weakness

Challenges while Implementing the plan
Current & Target

1. How do you know your starting point?
70%
2. How do you Evaluate your Ability?
• 6 GMAT Prep Exams ($100)
Previous
• Not designed to predict individual Sectional Abilities
50%
3. How do you isolate areas of weakness?
• Get a Private Tutor? (at least $100 per hour)
4. Where do you enhance the core skills from? (last part)
1 2 3

E-GMAT Students = Scholaranium

Ability at Core

85% 50% 37% 76%
Comparison
Parallelism

What is best Way to get Where are you How to Build/Improve Have you actually
to your Target Score? currently lacking? Core skills improved?
GMATPlanner
Agenda
metric on the GMAT?
3. Timing
we have it?


Why do we take long to answer a question?
CR Assumption Question Student 1 Student 2
• Ability to read and Understand the argument 30-45s 30s

comprehend
• Understanding of the
concepts
• Attack Strategy
Pre-think the answer 15s 0s
(Process)
• Familiarity with
question types
• Agility of the mind

Evaluate the answer choices 15-30s 60 -150s

Process

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Your 30 day Plan
Improve from 630 to 720

To Personalize your GMAT Study Plan
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1. Set your Quant-Verbal Target
720 GMAT Score
Quant Verbal
50 38
720
2 3 4 5
Devise your Quant Strategy Create a plan for Quant Execute Quant Plan
Take Mocks
Devise your Verbal Strategy Create a plan for Verbal Execute Verbal Plan
• Verbal discussed in detail in this session

• Plan discussed for verbal can be extended to quant.

2(a). Devise your Verbal Strategy – V38
Knowledge Knowledge
of + of
Your Current Level Ways to Achieve Target Score
This is your starting level

SC CR RC
Take Verbal Ability Quiz
50 50 40
percentile percentile percentile

2(a). Devise your Verbal Strategy – V38
Knowledge Knowledge
of + of
Your Current Level Ways to Achieve Target Score
This is your starting level

SC CR RC
Take Verbal Ability Quiz
50 50 40

2(b). Devise your Verbal Strategy – V38
Knowledge Knowledge
of
Your Current Level + of
Ways to Achieve Target Score
SC CR RC
• Excellent SC
• Very Good CR
90 80 60
• Excellent RC 70 70 90
• Above Average SC-CR
Try
90 50 90 GMAT Planner
• Excellent SC-RC

Why is it important to decide how to get to V38?
(Short Answer Poll)
1. Leverage Strengths
2. Sequence of studying
3. Extent of mastery

3. Create your Plan for Verbal
Thought Process
SC CR RC
• What are the major sources of improvement?
Target Level • SC & CR
90 80 60 • Should you start with SC or CR?
• Excellent SC • Improve SC from 50 to 90
• Very Good CR
• SC Skills help with understanding CR Passages
• Improve CR from 50 to 80
1 2 3
• Now pick out the last section
• With improved SC and CR skillset, RC skills would
have improved.
• Thus, not as much effort should be needed to go
from 40 to 60.
Starting Level 50 50 40

4. Execute your Verbal Plan
SC CR SC RC
Learn SC
Day 1 -7 Refine
Refine
SC
SC
Day 8 -10 Learn CR
Day 11 - 17 Refine 24 Days
CR
Day 18-20
V27 to V38
Revise
SC
Day 21
Learn RC
Day 22 - 24
SC 50 90
CR 50 50 80
RC 40 50 60

1: Take SC Ability Quiz Refine SC
85% 50% 37% 76%
Comparison
Parallelism

2: Revise Pertinent Course Material Refine SC
Parallelism
Application + Practice
Conceptual Learning

2: Revise Pertinent Course Material Refine SC

3: Take Custom Quiz Refine SC

1. Excellent Questions
2. Amazing Solutions
3. Ability quizzes
4. Custom Quizzes
5. Analytics

4. Execute your Verbal Plan
SC CR SC RC
Learn SC
Day 1 -7 Refine
Refine
SC
SC
Day 8 -10 Learn CR
Day 11 - 17 Refine 24 Days
CR
Day 18-20
V27 to V38
Revise
SC
Day 21
Learn RC
Day 22 - 24
SC 50 90
CR 50 50 80
RC 40 50 60

What is best Way to get Where are you How to Build/Improve Have you actually
to your Target Score? currently lacking? Core skills improved?
GMATPlanner

Key to Execution
Focus Devise a strategy based on your strengths
Understand the Core skills that you need to learn. Your score will not
Learn improve if you don’t focus on core skills
Measure At every stage evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and measure your score
Track Track your improvement continuously using ability quizzes and custom quizzes
Improve your knowledge of core skills.

Improve While studying, focus on learning and not worry about the end score.

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Repeatable & Predictable

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Read, classify, and understand the passage

Draw or understand the structure of the passage –

Pre-think for BF statements

Option Statement Analysis

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This is a fact which tells us that CAT is the

To determine the effectiveness of this technology, a study was

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Opinion – what someone (or group) thinks (something questionable)

Fact, since we cannot dispute that

Opinion, since we can dispute what

To determine the effectiveness of this technology, a study was

This statement is a fact (discovery). It

BF2 is an opinion (note the use of the word-

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To determine the effectiveness of this technology, a study was recently

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Since all aspects of Choice B are correct, it is the Correct Answer

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B. Correct answer choice

D. The first is a fact that supports the conclusion refuted by the