GMAT Strategy

Hi All,

First post here. I took the GMAT on March 3rd and needless to say I was quite disappointed with my results of Q32, V35, 560 score.

My Prior CAT scores are as follows.:

2/25/18 Q40, V30, 580 Score
2/11/18 Q38, V35, 610 Score

I'm happy that I was able to match my high verbal score but disappointed I bombed the quant as I was pretty confident going in. From analyzing my prior CAT's my biggest issue was time management. I consistently kept leaving less than 1 min per question for the last 8-10 quant questions so managing this was my priority. Unfortunately I think during the actual exam I was a bit too liberal with the questions I decided to bail on in order to make up time. From the "enhanced score report' from MBA.com (such a ripoff that they charge for this by the way). It looks like all of my questions were "medium level" (i'm guessing this translates to 500-600 level?). I answered 57% correctly on the first two sets of questions and 43% correctly on the 3rd and 4th set of questions. This is consistent with my Manhattan CAT's. On the last two exams 500-600 level PS questions I answered 37% correctly and 500-600 level DS 71% Correct.

My immediate plan is to master 500-600 level questions within the next 10 days which I know I have it in me. After re-doing all of the questions on this level on my CAT's I was able to answer every single one correctly. I then will focus on 600-700 level questions, first focusing on topics that I am weaker in (quadratic equations, algebraic translations/word problems, and rates) followed by mastering all other problem types in this level as well.


My question, is this a solid plan? If I can get a 45 on quant and maintain or improve my 35 verbal this should be enough to get my score.

On the Verbal Section, RC is definitely my weakest area so that is what I will be focusing on the most.
Verbal breakdown as follows:
SC: 86th Percentile
CR: 79Th Percentile
RC:52nd Percentile


Any input and advice will be greatly appreciated. I know I have what it takes to get my score in 30 days, I just need to make sure that my plan and focus areas are solid for my goal.

As for Study Schedule:
Mon/Wed/Fridays: 1 - 1.5 hours in the morning prior to Work
All Weekdays -1.5 - 2 hours in the evenings.
Weekends - 8-10 Hours combined plus one CAT every weekend.

Materials - OG17 and Manhattan books.