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Over the course of three months of study, I went from a 660 (Q47 V35) to a 730 (Q50 V40).
I have my GMAT in a month and a half now.
My quant score improved massively after going through the gmatclub maths book and completing 4 gmatclub quant tests. I just need to bump my verbal score by 4 points.
Any advice on how to do that?
Suggestions on what NOT to do are also welcome!
I have my GMAT in a month and a half now.
My quant score improved massively after going through the gmatclub maths book and completing 4 gmatclub quant tests. I just need to bump my verbal score by 4 points.
Any advice on how to do that?
Suggestions on what NOT to do are also welcome!
24 Sep 2016, 07:51
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Hi JohnM,
First of all, a 730 is a great GMAT score! Is there a particular reason why you need a 760?
Unless you have done so already, you will want to purchase your enhanced score report so you can determine your score breakdown in sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension. The scores from those sections will provide useful data about where to focus your verbal study efforts.
Since your verbal score is already quite high you may consider a regimen of focused practice to find and fix your remaining verbal weaknesses.
For example, if you are reviewing Critical Reasoning, be sure that you can practice 50 or more questions just from Critical Reasoning: strengthen and weaken the conclusion, resolve the paradox, find the conclusion, must be true, etc. The results of that practice will help you determine your weak areas within that topic. Once you find and fix your weak areas, then move on to the next verbal topic.
Also, to help improve your reading comprehension, I recommend reading publications such as the Economist, the New Yorker, Scientific American, or the Smithsonian so you can get used to reading and analyzing long, sophisticated passages that are well written.
To truly master sentence correction, you must develop mastery of grammar rules (parallelism, subject/verb agreement, etc.) and accepted English usage. Concentrate on one topic at a time, such as modification, and practice with as many modification questions as you can find. Only after you feel confident with modification should you move to the next topic. In addition to your dedicated study, notice grammar and usage in your everyday life. Be aware of the things you habitually read, in terms of sentence structure, how phrases are worded, and whether pronouns are easy to understand, to name just a few. Make sure you use proper grammar in your everyday writing as well. Have you put parallel ideas into parallel constructions? Do all of your pronouns refer appropriately to their antecedents? The more you reinforce your study with related activity outside of your study, the greater the likelihood you will master the topics, and have fun doing so!
In regard to quant, you may consider doing some focused practice to stay fresh with the material and also uncover any lingering weak areas. To help diagnose your GMAT quant strengths and weaknesses, I welcome you to take my free 37-question quant diagnostic. After completing the diagnostic, you will be provided with a detailed analysis of your proficiency level of GMAT quant topics, as well as an opportunity to discuss your diagnostic results with me or another TTP instructor/coach.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out!
First of all, a 730 is a great GMAT score! Is there a particular reason why you need a 760?
Unless you have done so already, you will want to purchase your enhanced score report so you can determine your score breakdown in sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension. The scores from those sections will provide useful data about where to focus your verbal study efforts.
Since your verbal score is already quite high you may consider a regimen of focused practice to find and fix your remaining verbal weaknesses.
For example, if you are reviewing Critical Reasoning, be sure that you can practice 50 or more questions just from Critical Reasoning: strengthen and weaken the conclusion, resolve the paradox, find the conclusion, must be true, etc. The results of that practice will help you determine your weak areas within that topic. Once you find and fix your weak areas, then move on to the next verbal topic.
Also, to help improve your reading comprehension, I recommend reading publications such as the Economist, the New Yorker, Scientific American, or the Smithsonian so you can get used to reading and analyzing long, sophisticated passages that are well written.
To truly master sentence correction, you must develop mastery of grammar rules (parallelism, subject/verb agreement, etc.) and accepted English usage. Concentrate on one topic at a time, such as modification, and practice with as many modification questions as you can find. Only after you feel confident with modification should you move to the next topic. In addition to your dedicated study, notice grammar and usage in your everyday life. Be aware of the things you habitually read, in terms of sentence structure, how phrases are worded, and whether pronouns are easy to understand, to name just a few. Make sure you use proper grammar in your everyday writing as well. Have you put parallel ideas into parallel constructions? Do all of your pronouns refer appropriately to their antecedents? The more you reinforce your study with related activity outside of your study, the greater the likelihood you will master the topics, and have fun doing so!
In regard to quant, you may consider doing some focused practice to stay fresh with the material and also uncover any lingering weak areas. To help diagnose your GMAT quant strengths and weaknesses, I welcome you to take my free 37-question quant diagnostic. After completing the diagnostic, you will be provided with a detailed analysis of your proficiency level of GMAT quant topics, as well as an opportunity to discuss your diagnostic results with me or another TTP instructor/coach.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out!
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Hey Scott! Yes... I want a 99%ile for three reasons:
1. Scholarship opportunity
2. Compensate for a low GPA
3. Irrational desire
I have the additional report feature. My current sectional scores are:
CR 41
RC 38
SC 39
The odd thing is that in my second GMATPrep exam, I got a low score in RC but a 42 in both CR and SC.
I agree with what you said. I am doing my CR practice in a similar fashion.
For RC, I read The Economist almost daily and the WSJ everyday. I try to look at each paragraph objectively, observe the flow of logic and map out the entire passage in my mind.
I feel that I can improve the most in SC. For some reason, I scored 3 points below what I scored earlier. With some practice, I believe, I can improve that score rather quickly.
In Quant, I feel I don't have any timing or (much) knowledge issues left. I just have to iron out my silly mistakes.
Had I not made 3 (really) stupid mistakes early on in the last test, I would've scored Q51.
Right now, I believe that keeping the 38 in RC (or maybe even improve on that) and getting 42 again in CR and SC would give me the fastest jump.
Do you feel that is a good way handle this or should I focus most on RC (since it's the lowest among them)?
I would say that go ahead.
