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When preparing for the GMAT, many students are drawn to shortcuts that promise quick and easy solutions for Verbal questions. However, while these tricks might seem helpful at first, they often don’t hold up on tougher questions and can even lower your overall performance.
Take Reading Comprehension (RC), for example. A common myth is that the main idea of a passage will always be found in the first or last paragraph. While this might occasionally be true, there’s no guarantee. Worse, the GMAT often sets traps by presenting answers that reflect only part of the passage, such as the first or last paragraph, but fail to capture the true main idea. If you rely on this shortcut, you’re likely to fall into those traps and lose points.
The real issue with shortcuts is that they rarely develop the deep understanding and critical thinking skills needed to excel on the GMAT. They might help you score slightly above average, but once you encounter higher-level questions, these methods often fall apart. To reach a top Verbal score, you need reliable strategies rooted in genuine understanding.
For example, instead of relying on gimmicks, learn to approach RC passages with an active reading strategy. Pay attention to the structure of the passage, identifying the purpose of each paragraph and noting transitions or key ideas. In Critical Reasoning, focus on fully understanding the argument before diving into answer choices, and in Sentence Correction, prioritize clarity and grammatical correctness over rigid “rules” that might not always apply.
As you prepare, continuously evaluate your methods. Ask yourself, is this approach improving my accuracy and confidence on harder questions? If not, it may be time to reassess your strategies.
The key to GMAT Verbal success is building skills that allow you to tackle any question with confidence. By focusing on meaningful strategies and genuine practice, you’ll not only see your scores improve but also develop the ability to handle even the most complex questions on test day.
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
Ditch the Gimmicks to Score High on GMAT Verbal
When preparing for the GMAT, many students are drawn to shortcuts that promise quick and easy solutions for Verbal questions. However, while these tricks might seem helpful at first, they often don’t hold up on tougher questions and can even lower your overall performance.
Take Reading Comprehension (RC), for example. A common myth is that the main idea of a passage will always be found in the first or last paragraph. While this might occasionally be true, there’s no guarantee. Worse, the GMAT often sets traps by presenting answers that reflect only part of the passage, such as the first or last paragraph, but fail to capture the true main idea. If you rely on this shortcut, you’re likely to fall into those traps and lose points.
The real issue with shortcuts is that they rarely develop the deep understanding and critical thinking skills needed to excel on the GMAT. They might help you score slightly above average, but once you encounter higher-level questions, these methods often fall apart. To reach a top Verbal score, you need reliable strategies rooted in genuine understanding.
For example, instead of relying on gimmicks, learn to approach RC passages with an active reading strategy. Pay attention to the structure of the passage, identifying the purpose of each paragraph and noting transitions or key ideas. In Critical Reasoning, focus on fully understanding the argument before diving into answer choices, and in Sentence Correction, prioritize clarity and grammatical correctness over rigid “rules” that might not always apply.
As you prepare, continuously evaluate your methods. Ask yourself, is this approach improving my accuracy and confidence on harder questions? If not, it may be time to reassess your strategies.
The key to GMAT Verbal success is building skills that allow you to tackle any question with confidence. By focusing on meaningful strategies and genuine practice, you’ll not only see your scores improve but also develop the ability to handle even the most complex questions on test day.
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
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