I just Beat The GMAT!

I honestly think the best thing you can do is to just increase your vocab. Attempt to study Greek and Latin roots, so you can have an understanding of what words mean when you encounter them. If you don't know what something means it iwll be difficult for you to get the question correct, even if you would otherwise understand the underlying logic.

osirus0830 wrote:I honestly think the best thing you can do is to just increase your vocab. Attempt to study Greek and Latin roots, so you can have an understanding of what words mean when you encounter them. If you don't know what something means it iwll be difficult for you to get the question correct, even if you would otherwise understand the underlying logic.

But, can it be possible to learn Greek and Latin roots within a month?

I pulled my verbal score up from 40th percentile to 72nd percentile with nothing but practice.

If i were you, use the SC book to try and as best a possible soak up as much content as possible. Then mix in with that as many SC problems as possible from the OG, and further question bank problems. While you may not understand every rule, you should start to get to the point were you know what is NOT right.. Worst case you are down to a 50:50 choice.

I followed MGMAT strategies for RC and CR, but did not need to spend much time on, as SC was my weak point.

A tip i had for CR, was to write down every possible question: Strength/weaken, draw conclusion, find assumption...so when you see the question you can react quicker and follow your approach to solve.

rocksteady wrote:I pulled my verbal score up from 40th percentile to 72nd percentile with nothing but practice.

If i were you, use the SC book to try and as best a possible soak up as much content as possible. Then mix in with that as many SC problems as possible from the OG, and further question bank problems. While you may not understand every rule, you should start to get to the point were you know what is NOT right.. Worst case you are down to a 50:50 choice.

I followed MGMAT strategies for RC and CR, but did not need to spend much time on, as SC was my weak point.

A tip i had for CR, was to write down every possible question: Strength/weaken, draw conclusion, find assumption...so when you see the question you can react quicker and follow your approach to solve.

Thanks buddy, I need to work really harder now.

I totally understand your disappointment and feelings. I had the same experience, when after 3 months of intensive prep, I scored 40 points lower. After that, I could not even look at books for 2 weeks, but I knew I have to beat the Gmat, otherwise will not be able to breath freely I knew I could do much better, and I was cursing the Gmat structure, that tests not only the actual knowledge, but also tests you on stamina(time constraints + straight 4 hours of constant concentration).

I encourage you to take some time off, and start your preparation on the basis of effective schedule and coursework. If I myself would count all the problems I practiced, I would not be surprised to know that I did more than 10 000 of them. Your passion to get what you want counts the most! I wish you good luck, and keep us updated on your progress! Don't be discouraged in any circumstances.