Is it easy to get to 560-600 in a first attempt?

Yup.. I took first mock without prep and got 470 and then with some basic prep and knowing some concepts of Quant and Verbal I took score up to 590..

For Verbal CR - use MGMAT pdf book which helped a lot in boosting my score.
For RC - I practice LSAT RC on the RC butler projects

On Quant - I just understand basic concepts well and practice questions here.

Consider taking an Official Mock (through the main MBA website) after getting a bit familiar with the material/structure of the exam.

The gmatclub study plan post may be helpful to check out as well.

-contact: gmatknight site | gmatclub dm

Hi ank.onian,

The Average Score on the Official GMAT hovers around 550 most years, so statistically-speaking, lots of people do not score that high on the Official GMAT. Thankfully though, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam - so you CAN train to score higher (and you do not need to correctly answer any of the really hard or weird questions to earn a 560). Some people are naturally strong critical-thinkers and Test-takers, so the amount of time that YOU might need to earn that type of Score will depend on your natural skills and how you approach your studies.

Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can access 2 for free at www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 3.5 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have that Score, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) Does the 560 'requirement' that you have been asked for include any additional stipulations (such as a minimum performance in any of the sections?)?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) What Programs are you planning to apply to and what deadlines are you currently facing?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]
www.empowergmat.com

Why don't you take a practice test just to see how you do?