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Help in increasing my Verbal score- 3rd attempt

by Shalini_Makena » Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:28 pm
Hi All,

A brief intro to my GMAT attempts.

Attempt 1 (2010): overall score 640 Q(49), V(28)
Attempt 2(2012): overall score 610 Q(47), V(28)

Can someone please give me an insight on a study plan to increase my verbal score. I'm taking my 3rd exam on 13th Sep 2014.

Thank you,
Shalini
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by [email protected] » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:25 pm
Hi Shalini_Makena,

I have a few questions about your studies:
1 How did these scores compare with your practice CAT scores?
2) Since your last Official GMAT was in 2012, did you prepare for the IR section or did you take the older version of the GMAT?
3) How have you been studying for this next attempt at the GMAT?

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by David@GMATPrepNow » Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:56 am
Hi Shalini,

Good on you for wanting to improve your score. It's hard work, but it is very doable!

There are plenty of study plans out there to help you focus on improving your GMAT score. Here's one that I believe in (because we created it to do just that!): https://gmatprepnow.com/learning-guide/part-2

The GMAT Prep Now Learning Guide takes a straightforward approach to preparing for the GMAT: Watch, Learn, Practice, Practice

It contains hundreds of learning activities that guide you from day one of your studies all the way to test day. The Learning Guide is based on the proven, straightforward strategy of learning one concept at a time and then reinforcing your learning by practicing several questions related to that one concept. This allows you to see the many different ways the GMAT can test your knowledge of this one concept. It also helps you build your confidence as you master one concept at a time. Each Learning Guide activity has a corresponding checkbox, which allows you to track your progress and see what activities are left to complete.

For a more complete list of resources that you need, visit: https://gmatprepnow.com/learning-guide/overview

Good luck!
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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:11 pm
You might consider signing up for Beat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide (https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide).
Each day, you'll receive an email with a series of learning activities that guide you, step-by-step, from Day 1 to test day. This will ensure that you will cover everything that the GMAT tests.

Here's an outline of all 60 emails: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide-outline

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by Shalini_Makena » Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:44 am
Hi Rich,

Thank you for you response. Before I gave my exam in 2012 I did not take any CAT exams. I started taking CAT exams only after that. My CAT scores till now are:

Manhattan CATs
CAT1: 500 (Q36, V23)
CAT2: 550 (Q40, V28)
CAT3: 580 (Q42, V29)
CAT4: 600 (Q45, V29)

Kaplan Tests:
CAT5: 660 (Q54%, V45%)
CAT6: 680 (Q64%, V50%)

Right now I am following the 60 day guide for daily study. But I'd like a more intensive daily plan on the verbal section. Please advise.

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Shalini
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