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Hello Everyone!

I am stuck around V29/30 and need a minimum of V40.
Can someone please help me with a pathway for improvement.

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Maybe you should focus more on the analysis of incorrect questions, and practice only those specific topics

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I just want to confirm that is OG 2020 is same as OG 2022? Is there any difference between them?

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I just want to confirm that is OG 2020 is same as OG 2022? Is there any difference between them?

One of the users here, Carcass, has kindly complied all the GMAT OG guide questions.
if I am recalling correctly, there is no difference between OG 2022 and 2020.

gmac-official-guides-the-master-directory-240610.html
Here you can find all the questions kindly complied by Carcass

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One of the users here, Carcass, has kindly complied all the GMAT OG guide questions. if I am recalling correctly, there is no difference between OG 2022 and 2020.

Thank you so much for the confirmation.

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Can someone pls tell me how to "Tag an Expert" in the Forum’s post?

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You can request a verbal expert reply in the verbal sub forums. That’s the only area this works. Otherwise you can use @

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Hello all,
I am a beginner at my Gmat prep journey and would like some guidance with the online courses. I have narrowed down my options to TTP and E-gmat.

I would like some insight on which to go ahead with?
Which one would be cost affective?

Considering i need to work on both quant and verbal equally.

Any kind of help or suggestions would be appreciated.

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Hi drishya
I’m in a similar situation. I’m also unsure about which option is better between TTP and eGMAT. I struggle with Quant and really need some substantial help in that area. However, I can vouch for eGMAT’s exceptional quality when it comes to the verbal section. If you’re facing challenges in verbal, definitely consider the eGMAT course. As for Quant, I’m still searching for the right solution. I hope you find some helpful resources. If you do, please share the information with me as well. I could really use the assistance. And now, can you please help me out?

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Hello all, I had a doubt. I have been scoring around 760-780 on official mocks. I am worried that these mocks may not be representative of the actual mocks. Can someone tell me how similar is actual GMAT to these mocks in terms of difficulty

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Hello all, I had a doubt. I have been scoring around 760-780 on official mocks. I am worried that these mocks may not be representative of the actual mocks. Can someone tell me how similar is actual GMAT to these mocks in terms of difficulty

This is contingent upon how sat the exams. If you sat them in test like conditions, and did not see any of the questions beforehand, then they are quite representative

If you take the same exam more than once, then it is not as representative. It is even better if you sat all 6 and your score averaged a 770 or so.

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Hi .. does anyone know which new iims offer 1 year residential pgpx program ?

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Hi,

Listing here all* the programs ISB,IIMs and others (almost*) you can apply with the GMAT score :
1. ISB PGP
2. IIMA PGPX
3. IIMB EPGP
4. IIMC MBAEX
5. IIML IPMX
6. IIMK PGP BL
7. IIMI EPGP
8. IIM Udaipur GSCM/DEM
9. IIM Shillong PGPEX
10. XLRI ExPGDM
11. SPJIMR PGPM
12. BITSoM MBA
13. Masters Union - PGP TBM
14. Great Lakes PGPM
15. MDI Gurgaon PGDM BM
16. IMT Ghaziabad PGDM ExP

More information is updated here: List of residential MBA programs you can apply through GMAT

All the best!

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Hi .. does anyone know which new iims offer 1 year residential pgpx program ?

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Guys ,
Can someone tell me how to study Verbal SC and RC 🥲🥲🥲

I am facing huge struggle in thag

how important is it for one to know
What is a noun , pronoun , etc

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how important is it for one to know What is a noun , pronoun , etc

You have to know grammar. If you don’t know a difference between a noun and the pronoun and the verb, you may not be able to understand the material in the book or course …. While the knowledge of these very basic concepts is not tested on the GMAT, it’s under lines potential big flaws and gaps in your basics. Sentence correction builds in top of grammar since even more advanced than just basic grammar.

If you want a good score, you want to feel comfortable with every topic and Bible to answer any question that comes to mind. For example, you should feel confident about which verb form and which tends to use in every situation. And not be hesitating. If you’re hesitating, missing you too dive deeper.

need to dive deeper.

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Guys , Can someone tell me how to study Verbal SC and RC 🥲🥲🥲

Read my RC guide. For sc, follow Gmatninja and Generis and buy the mgmat sc book

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Guys ,
Can someone tell me how to study Verbal SC and RC 🥲🥲🥲

I am facing huge struggle in thag

how important is it for one to know
What is a noun , pronoun , etc

Hi Naman_1007,

Not everyone needs to get into the theory. But if you're struggling, it may be a good idea for you to go through the basics.

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