Hi all, Thanks for the taking the time to read my post. Furthermore, I should thank everyone at GMATClub for all the resources you have provided to me (i.e. Math Genius "Bunuel", VeritasPrepKarishma, BB, mikemcgarry, etc.). My GMAT is approaching (1 week away), and I have yet to improve on my Verbal scores. I've studied extensively with MGMAT Strategy Guides, OG Books, eGMAT (Free Videos), BTG Resources, and GMAT Club resources; however, I have still succumbed to failure... MGMAT Scores: CAT 1: Score 680 (Q47 V 34 IR 3.8) CAT 1: Score 670 (Q46 V 33 IR 4?) I found the passages of the Verbal portion to be a little bit easier; however, the Quant was a lot more comprehensive. IR was quite tricky! Here are my GMATPrep Scores GMATPrep1: Score: 650 Q50 V28 IR8 (Completed on Oct-18th) GMATPrep1: Score: 640 Q48 V29 IR8 (Noticed a few repeated questions... and of course all questions in IR is the same) (Completed on Oct-25th) GOAL ON G-DAY: 720 (Content with anywhere >670) Both tests were conducted in exam environment i.e. 8 minute breaks, no pausing, earplugs, etc. Moreover, they were conducted during the time and day of the week I should be writing the exam. Clearly, with one week left I know that huge improvement is likely not a possible outcome... Finally, it is also clear that I have yet to grasp the concepts of Verbal (RC and CR - not too bad on SC thanks to MGMAT SC BIBLE! ). My goal is to become a competitive candidate for Canadian Schools i.e. Queen's, Toronto, McGill, etc. (good thing the GMAT does not encompass the entire application profile!) I would like to ask what are some of your strategies for the last week given that you were weak in verbal? I take notes for RC and also Pre-think for CR. I have also changed my studying strategy for the past week to focus on my Strengths and Weaknesses, and Timed Practice. Thanks a ton, Hopeful to be a "GMATAnnihilator"

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Thanks rich!

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Here is what I think you can / should do in the last week of Prep.

1. Don't learn or try anything new in the last week of your prep. This may confuse you because you will end up trying something new.

2. Try to revise concepts that you have already done. Work out questions and try to keep your confidence high.

3. The last three days of your prep phase, just keep cool.

Remember, sometimes over preparing for the GMAT or over stressing might lead to a problem on the day of the GMAT.

All the very best! Let us know your scores

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Thanks! I will keep you posted.

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Well...figured I post it here first. Scored 630 (IR 8, Q 48, V 28 (ouch... I was gunning for 700, but failed at the last part. I honestly, thought I had it! :'( )), but I believe it's all I needed for any school Canada.

From a holistic perspective...

- GMAT: 630 (IR 8, Q 48, V 28 (ouch...made some silly mistakes from being tiredness...))
- GPA: 3.7 (last two years), 3.8 (graduating year)
- Work Experience: 3.3 Years (at time of the beginning of the school program), Pharmaceutical Marketing and Consulting
- Post-MBA Goals: Brand Management in Pharmaceuticals

Do you know where I can ask for a profile assessment? Trying for Rotman, Schulich, and McGill... What do you think are my chances?

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Hi GMATAnnihilator,

A 630/Q48 is a solid score (it's just shy of the 80th percentile); with a strong overall application, you could very well receive an invite from any of the Schools that you named. I'm not an Admissions Expert though, so I suggest that you pose your questions to the Experts in THAT Forum:

ask-admission-consultants-124/

You'll likely need to provide more information than you have here as well as when you plan to apply to School.

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