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i need some help, how can i improve myself for the GMAT?

by Sprite_TM » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:23 pm
so i wrote the GMAT today and i felt i didnt have the skills to do well. i clicked cancel in the end to cancel my scores.

im not sure on how i can improve my math skills like graphs and data sufficiency questions. i am just not quick enough.

for verbal, i think i need help on reading comprehension. after reading the passage, i feel confused.

i did the two prep tests from mba.com 2 days before the test date and i got only 460. after that, i felt stunned and it was too late to change the test date.

i have the official guide 11 and did almost all the questions, i also have the sentence correction book from manhattan and the kaplan premier 2009.

can someone give me a strategy on what to do? i need at least a 620+.

oh yah, my target is to redo the GMAT in a month, i don't have a job and i dont have anything to do in the coming weeks, is it realistic to get a score of 620+?
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by Bara » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:13 pm
It is absolutely possible to improve your score - - but you need a plan and a strategy for ALL of the questions. You need to assess your strengths and weaknesses, and then make sure you have a way to ensure you're answering questions with the most efficient and accurate ways.

I suggest you take a course, or since it's a month away, get a private tutor. A tutor will keep you on track, and be a partner leading you to your success.

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by ajk2010 » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:13 pm
You might want to spend a considerable amount of time reviewing the basic concepts tested on the exam. For instance, grab a test prep book which goes over basics of algebra, properties of numbers, geometry, and even basic grammar. Becoming comfortable with this material will not only allow you to answer questions faster but it will also allow you to take a better shot at the harder questions.

For your problems with reading comprehension I would work on identifying topic sentences. Establishing in your mind the topic of a passage will allow you to better understand the more specific (and confusing) parts of passages. Additionally, you may want to try reading the question before you read the passage. The question will help you identify what you need to look for as you read. Oftentimes, one of the questions will ask you for the main idea of the passage, which is really easy once you are able to identify topic sentences.

Best of luck to you.
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