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Kaplan Score 590

by swarnav999 » Tue Mar 04, 2014 5:14 am
Hi. I took the GMat Prep test and scored 560 (Q46/ V21) - Feb 20th, 2014. And took the Kaplan GMAT test today and scored 590 (Q448/ V21). Please tell me about my progress.

560 (Q46/ V21) - Feb 20th, 2014 GMAT Prep test
590 (Q48/ V21)- 4th March, 2014 Kaplan GMAT test
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by [email protected] » Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:00 pm
Hi swarnav999,

Based on your scores, it's clear that you have a strong Quant ability. While the percentiles for a Q46 and Q48 might not appear amazing, both of those Scaled Scores are at the high end of the range (most Test Takers max-out at Q49, while a small percentage can hit Q50 or higher). The Verbal section is where you're going to find your missing points. The V21 means that you're missing out on points in all 3 Verbal areas (SC, CR and RC). You'll need to learn the proper tactics to deal with each of those areas, then practice a lot. With those scores, it's also possible that you have a pacing problem in that section (and you're likely "guessing" too often).

What resources have you been using to study? You mentioned a Kaplan CAT, but did you purchase any books or Courses?

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by swarnav999 » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:14 am
Well, I have my Official Guide 2013, which I have completed once already. In addition, I have Princeton Review material, and the Kaplan GMAT Premier book. I have been concentrating on CR and RC because these are my weakest points. Please, please help me out on this topics! Thanks in advance. :)
[email protected] wrote:Hi swarnav999,

Based on your scores, it's clear that you have a strong Quant ability. While the percentiles for a Q46 and Q48 might not appear amazing, both of those Scaled Scores are at the high end of the range (most Test Takers max-out at Q49, while a small percentage can hit Q50 or higher). The Verbal section is where you're going to find your missing points. The V21 means that you're missing out on points in all 3 Verbal areas (SC, CR and RC). You'll need to learn the proper tactics to deal with each of those areas, then practice a lot. With those scores, it's also possible that you have a pacing problem in that section (and you're likely "guessing" too often).

What resources have you been using to study? You mentioned a Kaplan CAT, but did you purchase any books or Courses?

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by [email protected] » Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:35 pm
Hi swarnav999,

Some Test Takers can do well on the GMAT by using just a few GMAT prep books, but far more succeed by using a Course/Tutor/Etc. Since your Verbal score is lower than you want it to be, it a fair assumption that the resources that you used haven't been enough to help you learn the proper tactics to deal with the Verbal section.

Each section of the GMAT is consistent and predictable, so you can learn to beat it. You ultimately need consistent, professional advice - so you should consider the various Course options available to you and pick the one that best matches your time, budget and personality.

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