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Took the GMAT 4 years ago (Jul 2016) and got V40 on the official test (710 overall). Paid for the ESR and saw that I got 99+ percentiles in SC and RC, but CR was 70 percentile. Planning to take the test again in August-Sept with better Q prep this time. However, I would like to improve CR score too. What resource would you recommend? I have heard a lot about Powerscore CR Bible. Anything else I should consider to maximise my score?
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Took the GMAT 4 years ago (Jul 2016) and got V40 on the official test (710 overall). Paid for the ESR and saw that I got 99+ percentiles in SC and RC, but CR was 70 percentile. Planning to take the test again in August-Sept with better Q prep this time. However, I would like to improve CR score too. What resource would you recommend? I have heard a lot about Powerscore CR Bible. Anything else I should consider to maximise my score?
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practice all available official questions on gmatclub .what is your target score ?
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Took the GMAT 4 years ago (Jul 2016) and got V40 on the official test (710 overall). Paid for the ESR and saw that I got 99+ percentiles in SC and RC, but CR was 70 percentile. Planning to take the test again in August-Sept with better Q prep this time. However, I would like to improve CR score too. What resource would you recommend? I have heard a lot about Powerscore CR Bible. Anything else I should consider to maximise my score?
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Powerscore CR is a good book. But in last 4 years many official books have come as well.

Try all Verbal Reviews and also refer to advanced Official guide... Any other source that might suit you is Manhattan books.

I hope it help! :)
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Hi rakeshvenkat,

Since you last took the GMAT, some changes have been made to the Exam (both the Quant and Verbal sections have fewer questions and you are given less time to work through each section). In addition, it's possible that some of your GMAT skills have 'faded' over time - so the first logical step would be for you to take a FULL-LENGTH CAT in the current format so that we can assess your current skills, strengths and weaknesses. Based on the lengthy time since you last studied, you would probably be fine using the free CATs from www.mba.com to start. Once you have your score, you should post back here and we can come up with a study plan.

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your prior studies and your current goals:

1) How did you score on your first Official GMAT (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) What study materials did you originally use?
3) What is your overall goal score?
4) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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