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Did I reach stagnation ? Desparately need help/advice

by mkgeetha » Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:53 pm
Hi,

I started preparing in March. But I had to take a break in between due to some personal issues. I restarted preparation in May and here's my score on various tests. I am confused as to whether I should continue the preparation on just take the test now. My target is 700 and my background engineering with 10yrs experience in IT.

GMATPrep1 - 580[Q39,V31] (end of feb, with no preparation)
Kaplan paper test - 680[Q48,V42] (mar, after working on Kaplan math and OG Verbal purple guide)
Kaplan CD1 - 550[Q38,V26] (mar, more preparation from OG 10 math)
MGMAT1 - 610[Q37,V36] (May 5, more OG, Ace the GMAT guide)
MGMAT2 - 640[Q43,V35] (May 11, more OG, Manhattan SC)
MGMAT3 - 670[Q43,V38] (Jun 1, OG math,SC done)
MGMAT4 - 690[Q45,V38] (Jun 8, revision of Ace the gmat and manhattan word translation problems)

Is there any chance that I can improve my score ?
In the verbal section I consistently get 4 q's wrong in each section.
In the math, I make silly mistakes in DS and a few mistakes in general quant. Please advice on which section to concentrate on.



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Geetha
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by VP_Jim » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:27 am
Remember that as your score goes up, it gets harder to improve. At the beginning of your study, you made big gains. Now, it gets harder: you have to work out those issues that still give you problems after studying for months, and you have to start working on more advanced/harder material.

Also, with a bit more practice you might be able to cut down on your silly mistakes in data sufficiency - that would be enough to add a few points, probably. Remember to pace yourself and try not to rush.
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by mkgeetha » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:01 pm
Thanks for that Jim.

Took the GMATPrep2 yesterday
700[Q49,V37] But some of the questions were repeated from OG.
So may not be a good indication of the actual.

Anyway let me try to concentrate on DS more.

Thanks
Geetha
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