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18 Jan 2026, 07:51
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Took my second official pratice exam and got a 675 (Q87, V81, DI 82). For context i took my first practice exam on 10th October 2025 and got a 585 (Q79, V81, DI77) and I am planning to take my GMAT exam in 2 months. Score might be a little inflated because 1-2 Qs i had already solved in Gmatclub came up at the exam. Prep so far has to been only the Manhattan Prep guide books and the Gmatclub question bank, and yet to touch the OG Guides.
Query is that i want to keep improving my score further as i have been told it is common to plateau or even dip in score from this point onward. How do i ensure that I keep improving my score? Also, what would be the most effective way to use the OG guides going forward?
My biggest issue is Verbal so far, and one of the major reasons i feel is that I am not properly able to articulate the mistakes i am making in CR & RC. In Quant, i can figure out the exact point in the equation where i go wrong, and i am able to write it down in my error log and work on it, but i am not able to employ this method in Verbal whatsoever.
In DI section, MSR is proving too tough for me as well. Any ideas how to master MSR effectively? I often find myself overwhelmed with the shear amount of data. DS is also a bit of a menace, as I find myself to be quite complacent while solving, and havent quite figured out to iron that out properly.
Query is that i want to keep improving my score further as i have been told it is common to plateau or even dip in score from this point onward. How do i ensure that I keep improving my score? Also, what would be the most effective way to use the OG guides going forward?
My biggest issue is Verbal so far, and one of the major reasons i feel is that I am not properly able to articulate the mistakes i am making in CR & RC. In Quant, i can figure out the exact point in the equation where i go wrong, and i am able to write it down in my error log and work on it, but i am not able to employ this method in Verbal whatsoever.
In DI section, MSR is proving too tough for me as well. Any ideas how to master MSR effectively? I often find myself overwhelmed with the shear amount of data. DS is also a bit of a menace, as I find myself to be quite complacent while solving, and havent quite figured out to iron that out properly.
18 Jan 2026, 23:15
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Hi Shiladitya123,
Have you considered working with an instructor or a private tutor (disclosure: I'm a tutor)? If tutoring isn't an option, you could consider going for live classes or maybe prep with another test taker from the study buddy thread.
19 Jan 2026, 10:22
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Here are some key MSR strategies:
Understand the Structure First: Start by skimming all the tabs or pieces of data to understand the type of information provided. You don’t need to read every detail upfront, just get a sense of where different types of information are located so you can access them quickly when needed.
Focus on the Question: Always read the question carefully before diving into the data. If necessary, read the question twice. This will help you focus only on the relevant information rather than wasting time trying to understand the entire dataset.
Set a Time Limit: MSR questions can consume a lot of time if you’re not careful. Spend no more than 2–3 minutes per question or decide early to make an educated guess and move on to avoid sacrificing time for other questions in the section.
Use the Process of Elimination: Many MSR questions are multiple-choice and lend themselves well to elimination strategies. Narrow down choices by identifying clear inconsistencies or irrelevant options in the data.
Use the Answer Choices to your Advantage: In many cases, the answer choices will be so spread apart that you can quickly answer the question through approximation rather than precise calculations.
Stay Organized: For more complex tabs, jot down quick notes or calculations to keep track of information and avoid rereading the same data multiple times.
When practicing MSR questions, focus on building familiarity with the format and refining your timing to make these questions more manageable. With practice, MSR can become a strength rather than a hurdle.
