How to plan my prep

Hi avggmatstudent,

Getting back to studies after a break can be quite challenging. It takes considerable effort to stay motivated right till the end. It is important that you have a proper study plan and clear deadlines which will help you to stay motivated.

Having said that, as you are resuming your prep after a gap, have you taken any mock recently to assess your current level? If not, I would recommend you to take an official mock, analyze your performance and identify the weak areas. Focus on learning the right methods to solve the questions. For example,
• In CR, you have to understand the argument, identify the premise and the conclusion and then pre-think the answer before looking at the solutions.
• In RC, you need to have the right reading strategies to understand the inferences which are not directly stated in the passage.

I emphasize on learning the right methodology so much because GMAT is a test of application of concepts and it is important to use the right strategies to score well. And as I mentioned earlier, make sure you have a proper study plan with clear deadlines. Make sure you get it right this time.

All the best! Feel free to reach out in case of any queries!

I fare quite well in SC but not so much in RC and CR.

For RC and CR, working on the way you ABSORB the passages can be helpful. Might sound strange but this can be a large part of what I tutor students for when it comes to Verbal.