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29 Sep 2009, 17:08
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Hi everyone,
I took GMAT on July 3rd 2009 and got 610 (Q:48, V:25) to my surprise. I'm not a native English speaker so maybe that's where the RC weakness comes from.
I had been taking Kaplan classes in Toronto and I had at least 4/10 scores of 700 and above (And the rest were pretty close to 700) and I was very shocked when I got 610 (I didn't run out of time or get stressed on the exam day either) . I was even eligible for Kaplan's Money Back Guarantee! I gave myself 2 months off and now I'm ready to get back on track and start studying for it. I haven't yet registered for the exam but am planning to take it 4 to 6 weeks from now.
I really thought I would get a score above 700 last time
I will hopefully make it happen this time. I need 700 to get to my schools of priority.
I have these resources and have started studying them for a few days now:
Kaplan Book exclusive to Kaplan students
Barrons GMAT
13th edition GMAT Review
and all the material I have left from my Kaplan classes.
Please advise and let me know how you guys think I can improve my verbal score. I have a strong Math foundation so I need more practice on the verbal.
Thanks!
I took GMAT on July 3rd 2009 and got 610 (Q:48, V:25) to my surprise. I'm not a native English speaker so maybe that's where the RC weakness comes from.
I had been taking Kaplan classes in Toronto and I had at least 4/10 scores of 700 and above (And the rest were pretty close to 700) and I was very shocked when I got 610 (I didn't run out of time or get stressed on the exam day either) . I was even eligible for Kaplan's Money Back Guarantee! I gave myself 2 months off and now I'm ready to get back on track and start studying for it. I haven't yet registered for the exam but am planning to take it 4 to 6 weeks from now.
I really thought I would get a score above 700 last time
I will hopefully make it happen this time. I need 700 to get to my schools of priority.I have these resources and have started studying them for a few days now:
Kaplan Book exclusive to Kaplan students
Barrons GMAT
13th edition GMAT Review
and all the material I have left from my Kaplan classes.
Please advise and let me know how you guys think I can improve my verbal score. I have a strong Math foundation so I need more practice on the verbal.
Thanks!
30 Sep 2009, 00:00
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Bookmarks
Improving verbal is not easy and will take time.
Would start with something that's easiest for you and build confidence from there. Be very dedicated and maintain an error log and copy/print out every question you miss - don't let a single one get away. Your verbal is really low, so need a lot of work - would suggest putting time into reading fiction (gmat fiction) and getting specialized books for CR, SC, and RC:]
MGMAT RC
Powerscore SC or MGMAT SC
Powerscore CR or MGMAT CR
See here for more details on Verbal books - and follow the strategies there EXACTLY - don't invent anything or cut corners, just follow
best-gmat-verbal-prep-books-reviews-recommendations-78094.html
Also, take a look at this post: gmat-study-plan-go-from-650-to-80235.html
Would start with something that's easiest for you and build confidence from there. Be very dedicated and maintain an error log and copy/print out every question you miss - don't let a single one get away. Your verbal is really low, so need a lot of work - would suggest putting time into reading fiction (gmat fiction) and getting specialized books for CR, SC, and RC:]
MGMAT RC
Powerscore SC or MGMAT SC
Powerscore CR or MGMAT CR
See here for more details on Verbal books - and follow the strategies there EXACTLY - don't invent anything or cut corners, just follow
best-gmat-verbal-prep-books-reviews-recommendations-78094.html
Also, take a look at this post: gmat-study-plan-go-from-650-to-80235.html
30 Sep 2009, 04:44
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Bookmarks
Thank you so much!
I will find out which ones I can find at the library and which ones I will need to buy today.
I noticed some LSAT and GRE verbal books in the "More Verbal Books", should I be working with them too?
Also, if there's a strategy as to which one I should be studying first and how many hours a day should I be spending on them ideally, that would be great.
One more question, should I kiss Math goodbye for now?
I will find out which ones I can find at the library and which ones I will need to buy today.
I noticed some LSAT and GRE verbal books in the "More Verbal Books", should I be working with them too?
Also, if there's a strategy as to which one I should be studying first and how many hours a day should I be spending on them ideally, that would be great.
One more question, should I kiss Math goodbye for now?
