Hi s2s2213,
Since you've posted this in another Forum, I'm pasting over some of the relevant information (so that other readers know a bit more of the backstory and your focus right now):
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Thanks Rich for your quick response. The thing is I am aiming for Sept intake and the colleges I am aiming for are ESADE, IE and HEC. So if I postpone it for say another month then I might miss my shot at these colleges as I am not a European citizen so I will be able to apply only for R2 for most of the colleges.
1) This CAT (660- V32, Q47)was not my first test.Before this, I took another one and scored 560(Q 47, V24).
2) Yes, I did all the sections.(AWA-IR)
3) For Sentence Correction - OG13 and Manhattan SC.
4)For CR- OG13 and education aisle material.
My problem in verbal is while solving the SC questions I forget the rules that I know.What should I focus on more and what should I study? Do you think I should do concepts building again? or just practice? Also, what is a good score for the colleges mentioned above?
Please advice me what can I do to make best of this time and get my target score.
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Hi s2s2213,
With a V32, you are likely losing points in other areas besides SC. Since that seems to be your primary concern right now and you've defined WHY you're having trouble (you can't consistently remember the grammar rules involved) - you have something that you can focus on. There's actually more to properly dealing with SCs than just knowing grammar/idioms though. There are lots of patterns that you can take advantage of, 'style' issues that can help you to avoid the wrong answers and common errors that the GMAT question writers put into the wrong answers (that are worth knowing). Considering your goal score, you could also be picking up some points in the Quant section. From what you've described, you've taken a 'book heavy' study approach; you would likely benefit by investing in some additional 'non-book' practice resources.
When it comes to studying for the GMAT, there are a variety of different options. Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it. We have a variety of those resources at out site (
www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them then choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
