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Hi, I took my first attempt 2 weeks ago and scored 550. V27, Q39 and 5 on both AWA & IR. Majorly, I used Jamboree material and mocks, and Gmat official Practice sets 1,2,5,6. Also did questions off Gmatclub to some extent. Based on ESR analysis, I need to really work hard on these sections - CR, DS, RC ( especially Science based passages), Geometry, Equations/Inequalities/Algebra, Value order/Factors. I believe my fundamentals are fine, nothing majorly wrong. However, I take too much time when faced with a new type of question, which is what will happen on the actual exam and I need to really work on. I have booked my 2nd attempt on October 25th in the hope of improving my score to 650+ and applying in Round 2/3 of some of my shortlisted schools. Any suggestions on what study plan I can follow and what advanced study material I can use? Thanks in advance.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

For RC, becoming familiar with how INFERENCE questions works could be helpful. If you feel your fundamentals are solid on Quant, try to see whether there were shorter ways to solve the questions (even for EASY questions you already got correct). Working with a study buddy may be helpful as well.

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PrathameshRaj112 · Answer

Hi, how helpful did you finf the Jamboree course in your prep?

rn1112 · Answer

For CR questions, need to see the responses in light of the 'Conclusion'. you would be able to move 2-3 options merely on the basis of not linking themselves to the 'Conclusion'.

Best of Luck.

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi aanchalgupta25.

Regarding a study plan, basically, you need to work on each of the topics you mentioned in the following way:

- First, review the concepts and strategies a topic involves.
 
- Then, do practice questions involving that topic UNTIMED until you're achieving high accuracy.
 
- Finally, work on reducing the time per question until you're correctly answering questions involving that topic at test pace.

Then, move on to the next topic and do the same thing.

For some detail on how to master CR and RC, you could read these posts.

GMAT Critical Reasoning: 8 Essential Tips

GMAT Reading Comprehension Tips: Top 8 DOs and DON’Ts

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi aanchalgupta25,

Regarding prep courses, in addition to seeking advice in this thread, take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for  the best quant  and  verbal courses , and also read through some  GMAT success stories  to see what materials have worked well for other test-takers.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Aanchal,

Based on your recent Official Score - and a Score Goal of 650 - you don't need any 'advanced' material (since you don't need to correctly answer any of the really hard or really weird questions on the Official GMAT to earn that type of Score). The type of improvement that you are looking for IS achieveable in the timeframe that you've described, so we just have to make sure that we are properly addressing the issues that are currently keeping you from scoring higher. I emailed you an analysis of your ESR along with some additional questions; once we've discussed those details, we can plan out how you might best proceed with your studies.

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Rich

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