GMAT stuck at 645 (prev. 700)

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Hi!
Anyone has recommendations on how to imprive my GMAT score? I have been stuck at 645. Main areas of improvement needed: V and DI. Including time management. Thanks!

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Consider checking out Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for Critical Reasoning. For Reading Comp, becoming familiar with how inference questions work could be helpful as well. You could also include working with a study buddy. If, for example, you can find someone who is strong on Verbal and DI (who needs help with Quant), that could be a good fit.

5 Verbal tips

playthegame · Answer

What's your baseline on time management?

Are you missing questions towards the end in Verbal?

Everyone has a time problem on DI, what is you baseline DI score?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi mimosa1712,

Struggling to complete the GMAT Data Insights section within the time limit is a common challenge. One thing I have noticed is that when a student struggles with DI timing, they have not quite completed their quant and verbal prep. Not doing so can really hurt how quickly you can attack DI questions because many of those questions are made up of quant and verbal concepts. Would you say you are in that boat?

In addition, one way to improve each individual DI question type is to engage in topical practice. Doing so lets you pinpoint your weak areas in JUST ONE question type. For example, when practicing TPA questions, perhaps you see a pattern that you struggle with 3-part ratios or weighted averages. If you can find those micro weaknesses, you can fix them in real-time and thus improve your speed and timing in DI questons.

Lastly, prioritize quick decision-making; if a question seems too time-consuming, it’s better to make an educated guess and move on rather than get stuck. Developing this type of decision-making mindset will help you better navigate the section.

For more advice, check out this article:  Data Insights Timing Strategys

Feel free to reach out with any additional questions.

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi mimosa1712,

What kinds of issues are you facing in the verbal section?

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