need advice on verbal

[jcworld17]

I just did my real GMAT last week and scored well below ANY practice exam I did (Manhattan, Kaplan, GMAC) . I know it was largely my nerves, but I need advice on a strategy for my next attempt.

I did relatively decent on my quant, but BOMBED my verbal. I've reviewed my answers of right/wrong answers, re-read Manhattan verbal books, and still don't feel i have a good grasp on how to attack these questions. I still don't feel like I see the 'patterns.'

Does somebody have any alternative advice on studying strategies for verbal?

I'm also debating whether I should get a private tutor, thoughts?

[4score20]

For improvement on CR you could try working some problems from the LSAT. These problems tend to be more difficult and often provide better practice.

[jcworld17]

Thanks for advice!

Would you recommend reviewing the principles they cover in LSAT on how to approach CR problems as well?