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GMAT 1: 650 Q45 V34
16 Jul 2019, 05:43
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Hi guys, I am planning to apply to SMU in Singapore for MSc in Management programme, which past applicants/students have an average of 650 for their GMAT score.
I have been self-studying for the GMAT for the past 3 months. For the first month I initially used the Manhattan Prep books, I have read all 10 books. I have also gone through the whole GMAT Official Guide 2018 (including GMAT Official Quant and Verbal Review). Then I took a few mock tests on the official GMAT prep website. Test results as shown:
1st attempt:
V34 Q36
Overall: 580
2nd attempt:
V21 Q36
Overall: 490
I was shocked when I gotten 490.. my target is at least a 600+. So for the next 2 months, I used GMAT club and went through almost every single topic on quant megathread because I realise my quant score is rather stagnant. I have also read and done all the exercises in the Kaplan GMAT 800. After 2 months, I decided to take mock tests again.
3rd attempt:
V25 Q45
Overall: 580
4th attempt:
V28 Q42
Overall: 570
I am still very frustrated why after so many months of practicing my score is still stuck at 570/580.. I am starting to think my verbal score is the one dragging me down as I can see that my quant score has improved (thanks GMAT club!). Would greatly appreciate it if any experts/anyone can give constructive feedback on what I should do to improve my verbal score to maybe a 34/35.. then it will be perfect. I wouldn't say I am a native English speaker but I am fluent in English.. I feel my weakness is on reading comprehensions and critical reasoning, and also finding it hard to manage timing on verbal because I did not have enough time to finish the last 4 questions on my verbal on the 4th attempt.
Thank you and I look forward to your replies.
I have been self-studying for the GMAT for the past 3 months. For the first month I initially used the Manhattan Prep books, I have read all 10 books. I have also gone through the whole GMAT Official Guide 2018 (including GMAT Official Quant and Verbal Review). Then I took a few mock tests on the official GMAT prep website. Test results as shown:
1st attempt:
V34 Q36
Overall: 580
2nd attempt:
V21 Q36
Overall: 490
I was shocked when I gotten 490.. my target is at least a 600+. So for the next 2 months, I used GMAT club and went through almost every single topic on quant megathread because I realise my quant score is rather stagnant. I have also read and done all the exercises in the Kaplan GMAT 800. After 2 months, I decided to take mock tests again.
3rd attempt:
V25 Q45
Overall: 580
4th attempt:
V28 Q42
Overall: 570
I am still very frustrated why after so many months of practicing my score is still stuck at 570/580.. I am starting to think my verbal score is the one dragging me down as I can see that my quant score has improved (thanks GMAT club!). Would greatly appreciate it if any experts/anyone can give constructive feedback on what I should do to improve my verbal score to maybe a 34/35.. then it will be perfect. I wouldn't say I am a native English speaker but I am fluent in English.. I feel my weakness is on reading comprehensions and critical reasoning, and also finding it hard to manage timing on verbal because I did not have enough time to finish the last 4 questions on my verbal on the 4th attempt.
Thank you and I look forward to your replies.
16 Jul 2019, 06:14
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daijingooi
Hi guys, I am planning to apply to SMU in Singapore for MSc in Management programme, which past applicants/students have an average of 650 for their GMAT score.
I have been self-studying for the GMAT for the past 3 months. For the first month I initially used the Manhattan Prep books, I have read all 10 books. I have also gone through the whole GMAT Official Guide 2018 (including GMAT Official Quant and Verbal Review). Then I took a few mock tests on the official GMAT prep website. Test results as shown:
1st attempt:
V34 Q36
Overall: 580
2nd attempt:
V21 Q36
Overall: 490
I was shocked when I gotten 490.. my target is at least a 600+. So for the next 2 months, I used GMAT club and went through almost every single topic on quant megathread because I realise my quant score is rather stagnant. I have also read and done all the exercises in the Kaplan GMAT 800. After 2 months, I decided to take mock tests again.
3rd attempt:
V25 Q45
Overall: 580
4th attempt:
V28 Q42
Overall: 570
I am still very frustrated why after so many months of practicing my score is still stuck at 570/580.. I am starting to think my verbal score is the one dragging me down as I can see that my quant score has improved (thanks GMAT club!). Would greatly appreciate it if any experts/anyone can give constructive feedback on what I should do to improve my verbal score to maybe a 34/35.. then it will be perfect. I wouldn't say I am a native English speaker but I am fluent in English.. I feel my weakness is on reading comprehensions and critical reasoning, and also finding it hard to manage timing on verbal because I did not have enough time to finish the last 4 questions on my verbal on the 4th attempt.
Thank you and I look forward to your replies.
I have been self-studying for the GMAT for the past 3 months. For the first month I initially used the Manhattan Prep books, I have read all 10 books. I have also gone through the whole GMAT Official Guide 2018 (including GMAT Official Quant and Verbal Review). Then I took a few mock tests on the official GMAT prep website. Test results as shown:
1st attempt:
V34 Q36
Overall: 580
2nd attempt:
V21 Q36
Overall: 490
I was shocked when I gotten 490.. my target is at least a 600+. So for the next 2 months, I used GMAT club and went through almost every single topic on quant megathread because I realise my quant score is rather stagnant. I have also read and done all the exercises in the Kaplan GMAT 800. After 2 months, I decided to take mock tests again.
3rd attempt:
V25 Q45
Overall: 580
4th attempt:
V28 Q42
Overall: 570
I am still very frustrated why after so many months of practicing my score is still stuck at 570/580.. I am starting to think my verbal score is the one dragging me down as I can see that my quant score has improved (thanks GMAT club!). Would greatly appreciate it if any experts/anyone can give constructive feedback on what I should do to improve my verbal score to maybe a 34/35.. then it will be perfect. I wouldn't say I am a native English speaker but I am fluent in English.. I feel my weakness is on reading comprehensions and critical reasoning, and also finding it hard to manage timing on verbal because I did not have enough time to finish the last 4 questions on my verbal on the 4th attempt.
Thank you and I look forward to your replies.
Hi daijingooi,
Welcome to GMATCLUB! To improve your scores in verbal , you can consider e-gmat verbal online or the e-gmat verbal live course. They are both amazing courses especially designed for non-natives. They offer almost 25% of their courses for free so you can try out their free trial to decide which one you want to go for. Plus the e-gmat Scholaranium which is included in both the courses 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.
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.
I would also encourage you to purchase the GMATPREP QP 1 for some great additional practice. Further you should also consider LSAT Questions for some great RC practice.
Hope this helps. All the best.
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