bobofallbobs85 wrote:I'll be taking my GMAT for the 3rd time on March 12. I need a score of 540. My previous GMAT exam scores are:

1st: 400 w/ Q:30 and V:16
2nd: 430 w/ Q:32 and V:17, I guessed the last 8 problems in the Quant. Section due to timing.

During my time in Kaplan Prep before the 2nd GMAT attempt, my practice CAT scores were:

Official GMAT Prep Test2: 430
Kaplan Diagnostic Test: 400
1st: 580
2nd: 510
3rd: 580
4th: 540

After the 2nd attempt, I was suggested by this forum to review my high school math materials. I hired a tutor who teaches HS Algebra I & II and Geometry. After thorough evaluation, he determined that my high school math skills were sufficient.

I restarted my GMAT study again this January, and my practice scores are:

Official GMAT Prep Test1: 500
Kaplan Diagnostic Test: 500
1st: 540 (Kaplan CAT1)
2nd: 600 (Kaplan CAT3)
3rd: 570 (Kaplan CAT4)

I'm feeling that these scores are still too low!

My current strategy is:

(1) Heavy emphasis on Verbal Concepts, starting with Sentence Correction
(2) Make sure I understand and know how to apply the verbal concepts
(3) Practice timing and make sure that I follow strict timing during the practice exam
(4) Review Quantitative Concepts

Do you guys have any suggestions? Do you guys think I need to postpone my exam?

ManhattanReview wrote:
Make sure that you are taking a very systematic approach to studying. When you finish a practice exam, categorize your incorrect problems as much as possible. Ex: Major Category Sentence Correction; Sub-categories - Comparison, Pronouns, etc. If you can see any area where you are lacking particularly, study that area more and find out the flaw in your process or where you lack fundamental knowledge.

For your reference, Manhattan Review's sentence correction guide is available for free online: https://bit.ly/9iKIT3.

Hope this helps!