Hi,

I want to know about the minimum score in GMAT. I just took my first CAT exam and scored 451. Is this the minimum you can score? Any tips for improvement would be appreciated.

And also do AWA section gets evaluated in practice tests?

Thanks,

First of all, there is no minimum score in GMAT if you do not know the type or types of business schools you want to attend. Some business schools will tell you their minimum GMAT while others do not have a minimum GMAT score but will tell you the higher your GMAT score is the better.

Second, you mentioned that you got a 451 GMAT score on the first CAT exam and you are asking for tips on improvement. Before I answer this question I want to know what is your weak area? If it is math then I suggest you to purchase the following math books:

1. Math the easy way from Barron's. You can order it via amazon.com.
2. How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra, (Proven Techniques from an Expert). You can also order it from amazon.com

If your weak area is verbal then I suggest you visit the powerscore.com since this company has very good books on critical reasoning as well as sentence corrections.

Third, go to www.mba.com and download the CAT software program because I believe that the program will be able to evaluate the AWA after you finish it.

To improve AWA score I recommend you write multiple essays no more than 3 each per topic.

Best of luck to you,

GMATFREAK

Sunny, I assume you meant to say 450? Scores are in increments of 10; you can't score a 451. The minimum score is 200, so you are well above that!

The AWA does not get evaluated in practice tests (a real person would have to score it). If you are in our class, you will have an opportunity to turn in some essays for scoring and suggestions for improvement.

Re: improving... it would take me approximately one week of straight typing, without stopping, to answer the general question, "How do I get better?" The entire course is how you'd get better. :) If you are taking some kind of a course, just continue through the syllabus as given. If not, please feel free to use our web site as a resource and ask very specific questions as you uncover your weaknesses (eg, post a particular problem in the appropriate folder, explain the difficulty you're having with it, and ask for help). Good luck!