jimmy02Hi Jimmy (which I assume is your name),
I don't know your background, but since you commented in my thread, I thought you might be interested in hearing what I suggest. Clearly, we are both frustrated. With all do respect, I believe the english language itself might preventing your verbal improvement. Please understand I only made this observation based on how you wrote your questions on this forum. I'm going to assume your native language is not english?
Here's what I would do! Though your quantitative score (like mine) is closer to what I learned is a more ideal range (40 or higher) your verbal range is pretty low. I would bet you have trouble understanding the nature of the questions in the verbal section simply because you don't speak english as well as a native speaker can, which is totally fine! I don't know if you're an international student, but I would suggest also taking either the TOEFL or IELTS assessments. You'll probably never be able to dominate the english language in the same time frame that you hope to attend graduate school. It's generally too hard to do. You could also consider schools outside of the U.S. that may be more accustomed to testing in your primary language (If it's not english of course!)
. I don't really know anything about admissions testing for schools abroad, but your situation depends on your target schools. Most importantly HOW YOU MARKET YOUR POSITION. Since your quant score outshines your verbal score, I would focus on getting this score as high as possible, since it better impacts your total GMAT score and demonstrates your ability to understand concepts mathematically. If you're shooting for a quantitative program like the MSF/financial engineering or MBA with finance concentration, this would be your best bet... Without seeing any of your other application materials, it's hard to say. Otherwise, I think you will be miserable trying to perfect your linguistic abilities while also improving your verbal score. Given your situation, I only would suggest one more thing. Again this is
just my opinion so take my advice with a grain of salt! If you continue to struggle on the verbal section and no longer improve your score, you should really evaluate which schools you're planning to attend. Again, without knowing your location or english speaking ability, it's hard to say. However, if what i'm saying is accurate make sure you really think about which academic institution to attend. Success in any program requires the ability to understand the material and not struggle with any language barrier! If you aren't sure you can, visit a program and sit in on a class or something!
This will help you with your motivation! THE GMAT IS ONLY ONE PIECE OF YOUR APPLICATION. Get some help with writing strong essays addressing your verbal challenge! The GMAT is just an obstacle that is preventing you from achieving what you want! Don't lose your motivation! Do the very best you can in both areas then move on! Once you enter your career after graduate school, your GMAT score becomes obsolete. Which Master's program graduate would
you rather hire? Someone who has irrelevant experience or is being indicted (haha), and brags about their 750 GMAT score? Or the person who did their best while consistently achieving throughout their graduate program and overcomes challenging tasks? Exactly. All that matters is YOU! GOOD LUCK!