[email protected] wrote:Hi ProGMAT,

First off, you shouldn't expect to nail a practice CAT on the first try. The GMAT is made up of consistent, predictable element though, so you can learn how to beat it. The process takes a bit longer than 2 weeks though.

If you can answer a couple of questions for me, then I'll be happy to offer some advice:

1) What study materials have you put together?
2) What is your goal?
3) What is your timeline?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Hi Rich,

I have studied some math basic skills and some verbal skills from internet resource (not from OG'13) and i'm done with one diagonastic test in OG. I have a goal of 700+ score and i am planning to take GMAT in December.

Thanks.

Hi ProGMAT,

The first practice test can often throw people for a loop. But it's important to remember that the score you got was a floor, not a ceiling--a diagnosis and not a prognosis.

Your test tells you that improving your verbal score will take a while--with a December test date, you have that time. It tells you that you will need to build up some fundamental verbal skills, but that your quant is building from a very solid foundation. And, depending on your timing, it can tell you a bit about your test-taking skills, beyond your content knowledge.

Before I can recommend specific resources, though, I need a bit more knowledge. How much time are you committing per week, over the course of your months of study? And, are you planning to do self-study with books, a self-study online course, or a classroom class?

Best,

KapTeacherEli wrote:Hi ProGMAT,

The first practice test can often throw people for a loop. But it's important to remember that the score you got was a floor, not a ceiling--a diagnosis and not a prognosis.

Your test tells you that improving your verbal score will take a while--with a December test date, you have that time. It tells you that you will need to build up some fundamental verbal skills, but that your quant is building from a very solid foundation. And, depending on your timing, it can tell you a bit about your test-taking skills, beyond your content knowledge.

Before I can recommend specific resources, though, I need a bit more knowledge. How much time are you committing per week, over the course of your months of study? And, are you planning to do self-study with books, a self-study online course, or a classroom class?

Best,

Thanks for your reply KapTeacherEli.
I have tried to spend 2 minutes(avg.) on each question, and skipping the one which i do not know. But i have noted down the topic which i need to brush up.
Right now I am spending 2-3 hours on my GMAT preparation on weekdays (as I am working professional) and 6-7 hours on weekends. And I am planning to do self study with planned studies.

As Rich said, pacing isn't the issue now--work on mastering content first, then worry about pacing. Kaplan's GMAT premier book, here, covers all the material you'll need to pull your verbal score up, as well as including 6 practice tests to help evaluate your progress as you learn. Let me know if you have any questions!

Best,