From 500 40Q 20V

Hi Albert,

If it's been a month since you took that initial practice CAT, have you taken any others? If you have not, then you might want to take one soon (perhaps this weekend). That result will help to define how effectively you've been studying so far - and the areas that you still need to work on. Once you have that score, you should post back here and we can discuss how best to proceed.

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

Impressive Q diagnostic. Lots of room for growth with the verbal. I'd allocate 70/30 study time for verbal/quant. Nice target schools for MSc Fin too.

I will go back to the gmat in 2 weeks as right now have some things to do.

Appreciate your input, I will do it and get back to you with a score - 'GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made' - nice quote

I do believe that some focus on SC, RC will help raise the score significantly and key concepts in Q.

Let's wait and see.

Best,

Albert

Hi Albert,

The 700+ score is approximately the 90th percentile, meaning that 90% of Test Takers will never score that high regardless of how long they study or the number of times they take the GMAT. Most GMATers have busy lives, so it's totally understandable that it might be challenging to find time to study consistently. That having been said, taking significant time 'off' from your studies (in this case, 2 weeks before you think you can take another CAT) will limit how well you will be able to improve. Properly training for the GMAT is essentially a part-time job, so you have to commit the necessary resources to the task.

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

Hi Rich,

I agree with that point however I have interviews coming up and need to focus on that.

Once I am done, I can focus entirely on the GMAT.

I am allocating my time as effectively as I can.

Appreciate your feedback in all cases.

Thanks,

Albert

Hi

Private tutoring is more far better than online class, because you can understand more quickly and thoroughly and issues are solved at the spot with out delays and tutor finds different ways to teach you. A big difference is of budget and timing flexibility if you have no issue with both then PT is better option

Good Luck

Hi Albert,

I think it totally depends on the individual. I tried personal tuition for GMAT and it did not result in anything positive for me. e-gmat is a great course specially for the verbal section/ Plus the e-gmat Scholaranium is one of the best verbal practice tools in the market.

You can cover the concepts of Quant section from e-gmat. I must add that if you are particularly looking to discover and improve on your weak areas in quant; a subscription to GMATCLUB tests is the best way to do that. They are indeed phenomenal and will not only pinpoint your weak areas but also help you improve on them. Further taking multiple mocks might help. Apart from the GMATPREP, Veritas Prep Tests in my experience have a 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.

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.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ve ... 68383.html

Hope this helps. All the best.