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28 Jul 2019, 10:16
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GMATNinja VeritasKarishma bb and any other GMAT guardian angel 
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Well, I have been preparing for this wonderful exam for almost a year now. But have not seen by verbal scores go beyond V34 no matter what I have done. I see a very high degree of uncertainty in the GMAC algorithm too. For instance today I got a V25 for my test where I got 13 Q incorrect(4,6,10,14,15,17,20,21,23, 24,31,35) [with sectional scores: SC: 11/14, CR6/9 and in RC 7/13 were correct]. Previously i got a V34 even with 18 Q incorrect.
I know there is a lot on the what-if scenarios available on GMAT club, but I see no way to take myself out of this deep tunnel of uncertainty. I have been getting Q49 almost on every mock test I take (MGMAT CAT as well as Official test).
Right now, I am just a week away from my second attempt. Would request some advice from an expert on this. I have studied SC from : MGMAT guide and used bits of eGMAT guidance too. For CR I have extensively studied from CR Bible and I see my basics as pretty strong. My biggest issue has been with time management of Verbal. I always run out of time and end up guessing at least 2 RCs out of 4.
Any last-minute suggestion for revision or for speeding up on test will be really helpful
Regards
,Well, I have been preparing for this wonderful exam for almost a year now. But have not seen by verbal scores go beyond V34 no matter what I have done. I see a very high degree of uncertainty in the GMAC algorithm too. For instance today I got a V25 for my test where I got 13 Q incorrect(4,6,10,14,15,17,20,21,23, 24,31,35) [with sectional scores: SC: 11/14, CR6/9 and in RC 7/13 were correct]. Previously i got a V34 even with 18 Q incorrect.
I know there is a lot on the what-if scenarios available on GMAT club, but I see no way to take myself out of this deep tunnel of uncertainty. I have been getting Q49 almost on every mock test I take (MGMAT CAT as well as Official test).
Right now, I am just a week away from my second attempt. Would request some advice from an expert on this. I have studied SC from : MGMAT guide and used bits of eGMAT guidance too. For CR I have extensively studied from CR Bible and I see my basics as pretty strong. My biggest issue has been with time management of Verbal. I always run out of time and end up guessing at least 2 RCs out of 4.
Any last-minute suggestion for revision or for speeding up on test will be really helpful
Regards
29 Jul 2019, 18:07
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Hi saukrit,
Since you have been studying for some time and have yet to break V34 on the GMAT, you likely need more than just one week to make a major verbal score improvement.
Faster speed in answering GMAT questions generally comes not from simply trying to speed up or from learning a few strategies but from developing skill. So, to put yourself in a position to complete the verbal section on time, you probably have to go beyond learning verbal concepts to becoming much better at answering verbal questions. Generally, developing high-level GMAT verbal skills takes a fair amount of work carefully analyzing and answering verbal questions to train yourself to see what there is to see and to execute effectively.
Are you able to give yourself more time and take the GMAT at a later date? Would you like some ideas on how to develop your GMAT verbal skills?
Since you have been studying for some time and have yet to break V34 on the GMAT, you likely need more than just one week to make a major verbal score improvement.
Faster speed in answering GMAT questions generally comes not from simply trying to speed up or from learning a few strategies but from developing skill. So, to put yourself in a position to complete the verbal section on time, you probably have to go beyond learning verbal concepts to becoming much better at answering verbal questions. Generally, developing high-level GMAT verbal skills takes a fair amount of work carefully analyzing and answering verbal questions to train yourself to see what there is to see and to execute effectively.
Are you able to give yourself more time and take the GMAT at a later date? Would you like some ideas on how to develop your GMAT verbal skills?
29 Jul 2019, 19:45
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saukrit
I know there is a lot on the what-if scenarios available on GMAT club, but I see no way to take myself out of this deep tunnel of uncertainty. I have been getting Q49 almost on every mock test I take (MGMAT CAT as well as Official test).
Right now, I am just a week away from my second attempt. Would request some advice from an expert on this. I have studied SC from : MGMAT guide and used bits of eGMAT guidance too. For CR I have extensively studied from CR Bible and I see my basics as pretty strong. My biggest issue has been with time management of Verbal. I always run out of time and end up guessing at least 2 RCs out of 4.
Many of the strategies in that what-if thread are just... dangerous. Right now, I am just a week away from my second attempt. Would request some advice from an expert on this. I have studied SC from : MGMAT guide and used bits of eGMAT guidance too. For CR I have extensively studied from CR Bible and I see my basics as pretty strong. My biggest issue has been with time management of Verbal. I always run out of time and end up guessing at least 2 RCs out of 4.
I strongly recommend that you not change your approach at this stage. And I know that this is easier said than done, but you must try to focus on your strengths. Recognizing your weaknesses is one thing, but worrying about them and trying to "fix" something like RC (for example) in one week will make it harder for you to get the score that you are capable of getting right now.
