Bombed the GMAT -need much help.

Question

Hi all, I wrote the GMAT on 28nov19 and messed up the verbal section. 
Scored V23 Q49 - 600 total.

I have been preparing for a year and from about 3-4 months properly. And was mostly focusing on verbal, I was pretty confident to score a Q49 from the start and had achieved.But this verbal is a big pain.

Things that went wrong.: My nerves got me during the exam. I was finding difficulty to spot any error in the verbal section. Was having a hard time focusing on the exam.

I have ordered my ESR today and I need some help to analyze it.

My target score is 650+ and will be giving my GMAT in the last week of December again.
Where should I target my focus on?

My preparation strategy till now.
Started preparing using MGMAT guides.
Then I use to solve the problems in Gmat club (from all sources - this might have been a mistake.)

Bought the OG and OG verbal and solved and analyzed them.

Last 3 months. 
For SC was studying from  GMATNinja  lectures on YT.
For RC and CR only OGs.

Last 15 days only OG questions. and a few mocks.

My recent scores in descending order:
GMATPREP 2: 640 V28 Q49 oct 13
GMATPREP 1: 640 V28 Q49 jul 01 (repeat after an year)
GMATPREP 1: 510 V16 Q47 oct 2018

MGMATs:( was focused on mainly Verbals)

CAT EXAM #6 Completed 11/21/2019 Score: 630 V35
CAT EXAM #5 Completed 11/18/2019 Score: 600 V33
CAT EXAM #4 Completed 10/06/2019 Score: 620 V32
CAT EXAM #3 Completed 09/22/2019 Score: 590 V31
CAT EXAM #2 Completed 09/02/2019 Score: 600 V30
CAT EXAM #1 Completed 08/19/2019 Score: 600 V32

Veritas prep:
 Total Score / Percentile Quant Score / Percentile Verbal Score / Percentile 
August 24 620 / 63 46 / 58 30 / 58 
October 27 650 / 73 46 / 58 33 / 68 
November 15 610 / 59 47 / 61 27 / 46

Leadership · Answer

Hi  manass  .. 
I am sorry to hear that you got a low score in Verbal. I saw you studied from various books, Gmatclub forum and did many mock tests. Your Verbal score was above average 30 approximately and dropped to 23 in official exam. There are some of the things you mentioned already that led to the decline in Verbal score. After 1st set, you made a lot of errors.
I recommend you to put more efforts on all the sub sections of verbal again by going through the basics once or twice again. I know, it will be tiring but it is mandatory in order to get your desired score. You can also check some online Verbal specific courses or personal tutoring to help you. Also, choose only OG questions to practice. You can also request  EMPOWERgmatRichC  to give you guidance from his expertise. You can PM him.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi manass,

I’m sorry to hear how things have been going with your GMAT. Since you have been studying for some time now and have yet to break V28 on the GMAT or on any official practice exams, you may consider pushing your test date back, so you can give yourself ample time to improve your GMAT verbal skills. Certainly, if you’d like some general advice on how to improve your GMAT verbal skills, feel free to reach back out. Good luck!

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Manas,

I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as hoped. GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, most of your CAT score results - along with your Official Score - show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 620 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. In addition, with this 600, you're closer to a 650+ than you probably realize. That having been said, it's possible that you have developed some 'bad habits' during your prior studies that are keeping you from scoring higher. Depending on how open you are to learning and practicing the proper Verbal Tactics, you could potentially retest before the end of the year and hit your Score Goal.

Before we discuss the data in your ESR, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far besides the books that you mentioned?

Goals:
3) When is your exact retest Date?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

	Manhattan Prep: $99 Bonus Score Higher on Your GMAT Exam. Guaranteed.
	Target Test Prep - Save up to $599 $400 Discount + $99 Bonus GMAT Club Tests
	e-GMAT: 60% Off on GMAT Focus Get to 735+ from any starting point
	Magoosh increases your score, guaranteed - 15% off ALL Magoosh GMAT plans with code GMATCLUB15 + Free GMAT Club Tests.
	Experts' Global - ~~$1720~~ $960 End-to-End GMAT Prep + App Support: 150+ Videos, 2000+ Questions, 15 FLTs +
	GMATWhiz - $299 ~~$499~~ Experience the course through a free trial.
	GMAT Club Tests - Free Included with every course purchase of $149+ View all deals

Bombed the GMAT -need much help.

Prep Toolkit

Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards