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I had somewhat similar results - 42 quantitative & 19 verbal. To improve my verbal, I bought the Manhattan Sentence Correction & Reading Comprehension as well as the Critical Reasoning Bible. On my last practice test, I scored a 33 in verbal. I recommend these books - obviously my verbal sco...

by jsilverstein

Tue May 06, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Beaten by GMAT Q 49 V 16.
Replies: 3
Views: 2844

I find your post motivational. I especially like how you evolved into a GMAT whiz based on a well-developed plan. You started with a 440 and turned your score into a 710. Amazing! I took a PR class & was told that a gain similar to that of yours is not likely. It's nice to see that it can be don...

by jsilverstein

Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:35 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: beat my expectations!
Replies: 8
Views: 19084

I took a Princeton Review prep class (the classroom experience). I know that throughout the study process, I spent more time on the Math, but I did not think that my Verbal would drop so significantly. Actually, a few days before taking the GMAT, I scored a 39 on a Verbal Practice Test. Maybe I chok...

by jsilverstein

Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:26 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: The GMAT just beat me - sorta - please advise - 42/19
Replies: 3
Views: 2330

I hate you.

Just kidding - you did great - be proud of yourself.


The GMAT just beat me - sorta - please advise - 42/19

Well today was the day. I woke up at 4:50, crawled out of bed, and prepared for the big day. The result: 510. 42 in math & 19 in verbal. Verbal was a definite choke - the thing is I thought I was doing pretty well, so what happened? I just ordered the Manhattan Sentence Correction & Critical...

by jsilverstein

Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: The GMAT just beat me - sorta - please advise - 42/19
Replies: 3
Views: 2330