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Hello All,
I started my GMAT preparation last month and after a basic understanding of the questions and a little bit of practice for around 2-3 weeks, i gave the free GMAT test on mba.com . I got a score of 580 (Q 49, V 20), where i could only answer 50% of the verbal questions correctly. While practicing verbal questions on the GMAT club as well as after analyzing the incorrect questions on the mock i found 2 observations:
1. For most of the incorrect question of CR and RC, when i try to look at explanations they all seem logical but somehow i am not able to inculcate that logic when i am attempting the question at first hand.
2. For other incorrect question, I am unable to understand the question itself.
Could someone help me in specifically tacking the first problem(its really frustrating that why i am not able to think) as for the second one I know that i am not used to reading complex articles and paragraphs and i am trying to work on that.
Also is it possible that with such a bad verbal score at first mock, i can improve it over the period of next 2-3 months ? I am planning to give GMAT in October and my target score is 740.
I started my GMAT preparation last month and after a basic understanding of the questions and a little bit of practice for around 2-3 weeks, i gave the free GMAT test on mba.com . I got a score of 580 (Q 49, V 20), where i could only answer 50% of the verbal questions correctly. While practicing verbal questions on the GMAT club as well as after analyzing the incorrect questions on the mock i found 2 observations:
1. For most of the incorrect question of CR and RC, when i try to look at explanations they all seem logical but somehow i am not able to inculcate that logic when i am attempting the question at first hand.
2. For other incorrect question, I am unable to understand the question itself.
Could someone help me in specifically tacking the first problem(its really frustrating that why i am not able to think) as for the second one I know that i am not used to reading complex articles and paragraphs and i am trying to work on that.
Also is it possible that with such a bad verbal score at first mock, i can improve it over the period of next 2-3 months ? I am planning to give GMAT in October and my target score is 740.
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14 Jul 2020, 21:44
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Hey Rajat,
Firstly congrats on the Q49! I’ve been trying to reach there myself. Secondly you can actually improve your verbal score to V40. Mine is at V35 right now so I’m focusing on quant for now.
The issue of not being able to apply logic for verbal is actually very common with us non-native English speakers. To start off, I would suggest you pick up reading in your free time. You don’t have to read novels and books only, you could start off with articles, magazines or anything light but try to make reading a habit in your free time. Here are some links for improving reading:
https://gmatclub.com/blog/2012/11/gmat-reading-list/
https://gmatclub.com/forum/books-to-rea ... 76079.html
To improve your verbal application, it will require lots of practice along with studying the core concepts. I’ve heard e-gmat is pretty good for non native speakers. They drill down on concept with many practice questions. I have just started the trial myself so I can’t comment much on it but I would suggest you try out the trial version. I found that mgmat can only take you so far in verbal. They’re good for quant but not thorough enough in verbal for non native speakers. I have heard powerscore CR, RC and SC bible to be pretty good as well. (Also heard veritas has decent guides) If you still do not reach your target score through e-gmat then I would suggest getting a tutor to focus on your weaker areas. (You’ll find some good cheaper ones locally in India, assuming you’re from India).
Apart from this, go through gmat club topics and do research here. You’ll find lot of helpful posts, materials and resources for both verbal and quant. Let me know if you need any other help. PM me if you need any resources, I don’t mind sharing.
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Firstly congrats on the Q49! I’ve been trying to reach there myself. Secondly you can actually improve your verbal score to V40. Mine is at V35 right now so I’m focusing on quant for now.
The issue of not being able to apply logic for verbal is actually very common with us non-native English speakers. To start off, I would suggest you pick up reading in your free time. You don’t have to read novels and books only, you could start off with articles, magazines or anything light but try to make reading a habit in your free time. Here are some links for improving reading:
https://gmatclub.com/blog/2012/11/gmat-reading-list/
https://gmatclub.com/forum/books-to-rea ... 76079.html
To improve your verbal application, it will require lots of practice along with studying the core concepts. I’ve heard e-gmat is pretty good for non native speakers. They drill down on concept with many practice questions. I have just started the trial myself so I can’t comment much on it but I would suggest you try out the trial version. I found that mgmat can only take you so far in verbal. They’re good for quant but not thorough enough in verbal for non native speakers. I have heard powerscore CR, RC and SC bible to be pretty good as well. (Also heard veritas has decent guides) If you still do not reach your target score through e-gmat then I would suggest getting a tutor to focus on your weaker areas. (You’ll find some good cheaper ones locally in India, assuming you’re from India).
Apart from this, go through gmat club topics and do research here. You’ll find lot of helpful posts, materials and resources for both verbal and quant. Let me know if you need any other help. PM me if you need any resources, I don’t mind sharing.
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15 Jul 2020, 08:03
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Dear rajat96!
Congratulations on the Q 49!
CR and RC can only be mastered with practice.
With RC, a passage map will take you a long way. As you keep solving the passages, you'll be able to identify keywords that will help you jot down a passage map appropriately. Using the OG and Advanced OG, itself should help achieve accuracy.
CR can be challenging, i understand. there's this app that i used. Help4Gmat (great to identify problem areas in CR) and Magoosh idiom and verbal flashcards. You can download these free apps from the app store.
Hope this helps !
Congratulations on the Q 49!
CR and RC can only be mastered with practice.
With RC, a passage map will take you a long way. As you keep solving the passages, you'll be able to identify keywords that will help you jot down a passage map appropriately. Using the OG and Advanced OG, itself should help achieve accuracy.
CR can be challenging, i understand. there's this app that i used. Help4Gmat (great to identify problem areas in CR) and Magoosh idiom and verbal flashcards. You can download these free apps from the app store.
Hope this helps !
