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I would recommend taking a prep class. The fastest way to improve on those weak areas is to get help from a trained instructor who knows how to conquer the GMAT.

I have never heard of Test Busters, but I used Princeton Review's book Cracking the GMAT and think it's the best one out there for understanding the GMAT. They are especially good for verbal. If you can afford a prep class then I would do theirs, but if not, get that book (comes with 5 tests if you get the one with the CD). They also have a grammar book that will help you with SC - it's called Grammar Smart. Also very useful for essays and general grammar help. I'm keeping that one.
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I agree with Lucy. The marginal utility of taking a class when you are at 380 is much larger than the one when you are at say 650+
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Thanks a lot everyone for guiding me. I think its such a supporting site.
The confidence I have built by talking with you guys is enough to boost me . I think now I don't need any help from a trained instructor as you guys are a better instructor. I know my weaknesses and would surely go through the books you advised. Let me see 1st if Ican work on my own and improve the score ? If not then surely I would take some professional help.I hope you all are there with me untill then.
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It is important to note that we are all just b-school hopefuls as well, bhavnasai. None of us are trained, professional instructors and it's unlikely we're better than the pros in many respects. I believe you will find a great deal of help here for your prep, and think your plan to continue trying on your own while seeking help here is a good start, but just be aware that there is a lot of misinformation and just plain old guessing out there. We are not a true replacement for a trained GMAT instructor or prep class. I am not in any way knocking this board, but just want to be sure you're aware that we're not professionals. I know you're open to taking a class if you don't improve enough on your own, and that's great, but I just want to make sure you understand we're all just "students" too.
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Hi lucyloo,
I agree with you and I am aware of the fact that you all too are students
and cannot be compared to the proessionals. The only thing I find good here is that everyone can suggest what's working best for whom and the others can just try it .Well if it works Bingo! I think its very good for those who are considering self-study as they can get ideas from people here who are seeking professional help too. U see Lucyloo there could be people here who cannot afford professional help but are bright and hardworking students. It could be a great site for them. As far as your point is concerned I totally agree and understand that nothing could be compared to the professionals as they are well experienced in this field.
I am just giving myself sometime and then I too will consider it .
cheers :P
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