My very first attempt

Hi Suhrobbek,

To start, a 490 is a decent initial CAT Score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). With 5 months of consistent study, you could certainly improve a great deal. The amount of that improvement will be based heavily on the practice materials that you use and your ability to learn/practice the proper Tactics. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level.

1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

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

I'm a 4th year student of bachelor degree. I will finish my studies in June 2018. So I don't have work experience. That's why I'm not sure which university and what kind of program to apply. Since I'm from Uzbekistan, tuition fees of most programs are very very high for me to afford. So I'm looking forward to a scholarship, which is critical criteria for me to pick university & program. For further information, my GPA is 80-85%.
Thanks for any suggestions.?


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Hi Suhrobbek,

Many Business School Programs expect Applicants to have at least a few years of quality Work Experience when they apply. While there are certainly Programs that will accept applicants who don't have any Work Experience, you should do some research to make sure that you meet the necessary requirements for the Programs that interest you. That having been said, your Official GMAT Score is valid for 5 years, so even if you end up choosing to apply later on (so that you can gain the necessary WE), you can focus on the GMAT now.

Raising a 490 to a 650+ will likely take at least another 3 months of consistent, guided study - and you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Considering your specific issues with the Verbal section, you would likely benefit a great deal from investing in a GMAT Course of some type (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led). Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it. We have a variety of those resources at our website (www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them then choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

If you have any additional questions, then just let me know.

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

Hello

Yes it is possible with strong and effective strategies, here are some links which may help you in your prep.

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Good Luck

Hi Suhrobbek,

Do not be disheartened. It’s a good thing you have taken your GMATPREP. You now know your weakness is the verbal section and can now work to improve your accuracy in verbal. If you are willing to study dedicatedly for 5 months, you are sure to achieve your goal.

For critical reasoning section, I would highly encourage you to consider Powerscore critical reasoning bible. It is a great GMAT prep book and will clear your concepts really well. Powerscore CR bible with OG will surely improve your accuracy on the GMAT.

For additional practice you can use e-gmat Scholaranium which is included in your courses and is one of the best verbal practice tools in the market. You can easily track your progress in that you can identify your strengths and analyze and improve on your weak areas.

You can also try out the MGMAT guides for SC and RC as they are phenomenal and cover the entire syllabus really well.

Further taking multiple mocks might help. Apart from the GMATPREP, Manhattan GMAT tests and Veritas Prep Tests in my experience have good verbal and Quant section and will certainly help you point out and improve your weak areas.

Further another advantage of taking many mocks is to build up your stamina. Apart from the GMATPREP tests, taking practise tests of any major GMATPREP company ought to do that.

Lastly I would also encourage you to purchase the latest version of OG and the verbal review for some great additional practice. Here is a link that will help you with your decision.

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Hope this helps. All the best.

Thanks all of you for your valuable advice! [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]

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i started off badly as well. keep at it