tobey87 wrote:
Dear group members,
I have posted before that I am using
Magoosh as prep software. By now I have watched all videos and completed the whole question pool which they provide. (About 1,100 questions combined). It’s a nice and cheap resource for self-studying, but definitely has some analytical shortfalls when it comes to analyzing all that data and to point out the areas which need improvement.
Since the end of the summer I have also started taking practice tests. I am struggling taking more practice tests. Due to my crazy work hours during the week, so it’s hard if you need to recover from the work week and are left with time only on weekends to conduct these lengthy tests. I am definitely noticing that I am getting older and its harder to keep the concentration on that level.
Right now, I feel like I am stuck around that range in which I score 650. I do not know how to get out of it. Maybe you have some wisdom to share
Below you can find my test results:
29-Aug, PearsonVue Practice Test 1, GMAT:
580, 56th percentile
Q: 39, 48th percentile
V: 30, 56th percentile
26-Sep, Kaplan, GMAT:
660, 80th percentile
Q: 46, 66th percentile
V: 34, 71st percentile
05-Dec, Kaplan, GMAT:
650, 77th percentile
Q: 45, 63rd percentile
V: 34, 71st percentile
13-Dec, Kaplan, GMAT:
710, 92nd percentile
Q: 49, 79th percentile
V: 39, 89th percentile
07-Jan, Kaplan, GMAT:
630, 71st percentile
Q: 42, 51st percentile
V: 35, 76th percentile
21-Jan, Kaplan, GMAT:
640, 72nd percentile
Q: 44, 58th percentile
V: 34, 71st percentile
As you can see there is certainly a visible progression and I broke out to a 710 score once, but I can’t continuously score in that range.
1.) Is there any general advice that you can give to get out of that range and how I can finally surpass it? I feel like I am stuck.
2.) Is there any value in paying for a few hours with an online tutor to get a detailed plan for the last few weeks? (ideally I want to write on March 6th) And if yes, which ones can you recommend?
3.) Has anybody been in a similar situation in which he/she plateaued?
4.) Are there any good verbal or quant summaries PDF/word available here in the forum? I always feel like my own summaries are missing points or elements and I was wondering whether other GMAT-sufferers have compiled nicer overviews? (links are highly appreciated)
Hi tobey87,
Specifically for verbal, I would highly encourage you to 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.
Additionally, 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 there is a fantastic GMATCUB Math Book. It will help you improve on all your week areas. You can find it here.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-math-bo ... 30609.htmlLastly I would also encourage you to purchase the latest version of
OG and the verbal review for some great additional practice.
Hope this helps. All the best.