From 640 to 730!!!!

wow! great improvement!!

Wondering what changes did you make to get to that stage?

Thank you for the compliments.

Best wishes to all of you who are either taking the exam for the 1st time or retaking it for the ... times. I believe if you have a faith in your self and a determination, you will achieve your goal.

Below is the summary of my exciting GMAT experiences:

Part I
I took my first GMAT in July, and I received 640 (47Q and 30V).
I was very disappointed with my low Verbal score. I had been studying for several months before July using a variety of books (OG 11, OG Verbal and Math, Kaplan, Princeton, Arco - you name it, and I might have it). Instead of being patience with each problem and practice test, I tended to rush through the practice questions with a set of mind that I had to finish as many problems as I could. After receiving the score (unfortunately), I came to a realization that all I had done for the past two months was not an effective method of learning Verbal. I did not seem to bother getting to know the concept behind every Verbal questions, and I was not patience enough to understand and read the questions carefully.

Part II
So, I made up my mind to create a 1.5 months Verbal study plan. I learned about GMATTER from the GMATCLUB forum. I tried to download the program, and I based my study plan from GMATTER. I would try to do 30 SC, 30 CR, and 2 to 3 passages during the weekdays and more problems during the weekends. I tried to spent as much time as possible in understanding most of the mistakes that I made. Although it was hard to follow this plan completely from day 1 to day 45, I tried to complete at least 80% SC, CR, and RC questions. I felt that this method worked for me. Today, during the exam, I felt more confident in doing the verbal section than before. I was shocked when I saw my verbal score, a magic 14 points increase (from 30 to 44). I still could not believe what I saw.
All the efforts and times that were put into this Verbal improvement plan actually worked.

As for Quantitative, I only reviewed Math - using Manhattan GMAT books- one week before the exam. I am happy enough that my Quant score stills the same.

I hope this helps. =)

CONGRATS!

So what was your final breakdown?

My final breakdown of the 2nd GMAT is 730 (47Q and 44V).

Below are the results of my practice tests;

POWERPREP1 760 (many repeat questions)
POWERPREP2 760 (also, many repeat questions)

GMATPREP1 720
GMATPREP2 710

MGMAT 1 690
MGMAT 2 720
MGMAT 3 710
MGMAT 4 690
MGMAT 5 710

from you experience which one you think is the best and why?

thank you for any help!

Great. Your score is an inspiration on all those who are considering retaking after getting mid 600's in the first test.

See you have not only got yourself a great GMAT score but also learned how to get back up on the saddle once down on a ground!

So you literally did 30 SC/CR and some RC every single day?

GHood job

From my experience, Manhattan GMAT prepares you for the basic concept. And that was what I needed the most to improve my Verbal. After I learned the concept and did MGMAT exercises, I used GMATTER as my Verbal bootcamp. I literally did at least 30 to 40 SC and CR everyday because I know those two were my weaknesses. I tried to practiced 2 to 4 RC passage per day at the beginning. However, I was not able to complete the RC due to time constraint. Some times I thought my plan was very aggressive or I was too hard on myself. It was hard to study during the summer. However, after all said and done, I did not regret of those summer days that have gone away. =)

GMATPrep is very essential practice test for real exam simulation. Please do practice GMATPrep before taking test.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions!

What is GMATTER?
I honestly have never heard of that
Due you mean GMAT Prep?

download GMATTER at https://www.gmatter.biz ... try it its wonderful