ESR Analysis PLEASE -need guidance for GMAT Focus

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Dear everyone,

On October 25th, 2023, I took my second GMAT, and this time, I got 710 (V36/Q50). It's a significant improvement from my first attempt on July 26, 2023, when I scored only 640 (V28/Q49) and felt disappointed.  https://gmatclub.com/forum/esr-analysis-please-need-guidance-on-way-forward-416623.html#p3247757 
I want to express my gratitude to all of you, as after my initial attempt, I turned to this community for guidance and support. The valuable advice I received here played a crucial role in helping me reach this score of 710. I'll always be thankful for your assistance, and I'm committed to paying it forward by helping others as best as I can.

I ordered an ESR and discovered that I scored around the 70th percentile in Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. 
I understand that I still have a lot of room for improvement and that I need to work more to refine my skills in CR and RC, but I'm looking for specific advice on improvement, timing, and strategies. I've been preparing for the GMAT for seven months, dedicating 1-2 hours on weekdays and 4-5 hours on weekends.

Materials used: GMAT Club

My target score is 740+. I've attached my ESR and would appreciate expert insights on how to boost my score and recommendations for study materials. I'm planning to retake the GMAT in four months.

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GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Gratz on the score improvement. May want to have a look at/work on your time management. During Q4 Verbal, your average time per question was 1:03, for example.

How to get a V40 or higher on the GMAT? What about a V51?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi thelastskybender,

Great improvement so far! I have two important articles for you to check out:

GMAT Critical Reasoning: 8 Essential Tips

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

MartyMurray · Answer

Hi thelastskybender.

Nice work increasing your score to 710.

Now, do you really think it will take you four months to increase your score by 30 points? I think, if some things click for you in Verbal, you could get to 740+ sooner.

For instance, this post could help things click for you in CR, and even just applying what it says might enable you to increase your GMAT score by 20 points or more.

The Final Key Step in Getting a Critical Reasoning Question Correct

ESR Analysis PLEASE -need guidance for GMAT Focus

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