Hi,
I am new to BTG community, though I did practice a few questions given on the website. I read through some posts here, and found the vast pool of ideas and information sharing really helpful. Thus, I decided to seek help from this great resource.
Here it goes.
I gave GMAT for the first time last year, scoring 690 (Q48, V35). I wasn't satisfied with my score, as I wanted something in 700's. I knew I could do it as I was scoring good on my prep tests and I was unwell during the verbal section of the final test. Thus, I was convinced that in the next attempt I will definitely clear the 700 mark.
Unfortunately, after a year, when I decided to give the test again, my confidence level was low, even though I was scoring above 700 in most of my prep tests. I gave the test 2 weeks back - going against my instincts but according to my prep test scores and advice of friends. I did terribly bad and got 630 (Q48, V32 (not sure about sectional scores)).
Looking at my scores (final and prep tests), I think I need to work more on my verbal section, but I dont know where to start. There is no visible consistency in what I do wrong. At times it is CR which needs work, and other times it is SC.
The practice questions in OG and Verbal OG seem familiar and I remember what I did wrong last time, so it doesnt seem like a good resource to practice for now.
Please help me make a good plan to start over again and overcome my weakness (which is not quite obvious to me yet).
I need to take the test again in a month's time to submit my applications on time. I am working in finance, and have recently joined a new company. I am unable to study as much as I'd like to due to the switch in company. But... I am ready to invest time when I have a plan!
Thanks!
I am new to BTG community, though I did practice a few questions given on the website. I read through some posts here, and found the vast pool of ideas and information sharing really helpful. Thus, I decided to seek help from this great resource.
Here it goes.
I gave GMAT for the first time last year, scoring 690 (Q48, V35). I wasn't satisfied with my score, as I wanted something in 700's. I knew I could do it as I was scoring good on my prep tests and I was unwell during the verbal section of the final test. Thus, I was convinced that in the next attempt I will definitely clear the 700 mark.
Unfortunately, after a year, when I decided to give the test again, my confidence level was low, even though I was scoring above 700 in most of my prep tests. I gave the test 2 weeks back - going against my instincts but according to my prep test scores and advice of friends. I did terribly bad and got 630 (Q48, V32 (not sure about sectional scores)).
Looking at my scores (final and prep tests), I think I need to work more on my verbal section, but I dont know where to start. There is no visible consistency in what I do wrong. At times it is CR which needs work, and other times it is SC.
The practice questions in OG and Verbal OG seem familiar and I remember what I did wrong last time, so it doesnt seem like a good resource to practice for now.
Please help me make a good plan to start over again and overcome my weakness (which is not quite obvious to me yet).
I need to take the test again in a month's time to submit my applications on time. I am working in finance, and have recently joined a new company. I am unable to study as much as I'd like to due to the switch in company. But... I am ready to invest time when I have a plan!
Thanks!
