GMATPrep 1: 570 (Q49 V20)

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Hello, I am newbie to GMAT and just started to makeup my mind to go for GMAT marathon. I took GMATPrep 1 test today and scored a poor 570 with Q49 V20 :shock:

I need help on verbal section and need to improve to at least by 20 points. Out of 41 questions 20 questions were incorrect (with one full set of RC questions). Please help with your expert ideas and comments. Thanks in advance. ~Fanta

mikemcgarry · Answer

Dear Fanta, I'm happy to respond. :-)

Here's a free GMAT idiom ebook: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/gmat-idiom-ebook/ Here's a blog about general strategy for CR, with links to blogs about strategies for individual questions: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/save-time- ... questions/ Here's a blog about general strategy for SC, with links to posts on individual grammar points: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2013/gmat-grammar/ My biggest piece of advice: if you want to see massive improvement throughout the GMAT Verbal section, then READ . Read at least an hour a day, over and above any GMAT preparations you are doing. Read hard challenging material in English. Here's a blog listing good reading material for building GMAT Verbal skills: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/gmat-reading-list/ Here's a three=month study plan designed for someone in your position: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/3-month-gm ... l-focused/ Finally, I will recommend Magoosh. We have several video lessons discussing all the Verbal content & strategies you will need. Here's a sample lesson for free: https://gmat.magoosh.com/lessons/944-substantive-clauses Here's a sample SC question: https://gmat.magoosh.com/questions/3221 Here's a sample RC question: https://gmat.magoosh.com/questions/3623 When you submit your answer, the next page will have a complete video explanation of the problem. Each one of Magoosh's 800+ practice questions has its own video explanation: this VE, right after the question, gives the added reinforcement that is so important for folks struggling to master the GMAT material. If you have any questions, please let me know. Mike :-)

TheEconomistGMATTutor · Answer

Hi there,

A 570 is a solid start for your baseline score. As you probably have seen from reading GMAT Club boards, it's possible to improve by leaps and bounds -- as long as you put the time and effort in. My advice would be to create a structured study plan and then don't sway too much from it. When are you taking your real GMAT?

Regards,

Elizabeth

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