Hi everyone,
I've been struggling with my verbal score and need some help. My Gmat online exam is next week (3rd November 2020)
I started my preparation 3 months back (6 hours every day) and here's what I've covered:
OG, Manhattan Guides,
PowerScore CR, Gmatclub's Grammar Book, GmatNinja's videos.
My OG accuracy is (timed): SC: 84%
CR: 85%
RC: 82%
I've done over 1000+ official verbal questions and have even maintained an
error log. I haven't been able to cross the V40 mark.
Diagnostic Test Score (Gmatprep Mock 1, December 2018): Scored 670 - Q48, V34I started giving mocks 2 weeks back:
-GmatPrep Mock 1:
720 (Q49, V40)-GmatPrep Mock 2:
710 (Q50, V36)-
MGMAT:
670 (Q45, V36)-Kaplan 1:
730 (Q50, V40)-Kaplan 2:
680 (Q49, V34)-Kaplan 3:
710 (Q49, V38)I have bought Official Practice Test 3,4 and plan to give them by the end of this week.
I've also given GmatClub Quant CATs (Q49, Q47, Q46, Q50, Q50, Q44). Overall my quant score lies in the range Q48-Q50.
But my verbal score is fluctuating. Getting a V34 again was disappointing. Some things I've observed after analyzing my mocks:
1. CR accuracy is usually above 70%
2. RC accuracy depends from test to test. (I found Manhattan's and Kaplan's RCs unreasonably difficult; 80%+ accuracy on official mocks ).
3. My SC accuracy is probably the worst and I've been consistently getting these questions wrong despite devoting most of my time on SC preparation.
4. I've been using some pacing and timing strategies; However, I still run short of time (4-7 minutes)
Lately, I've been practising Gmatprep SC questions (from practice tests 1,2). Mostly 600-700 and 700+ level questions. On average, I've been getting 9/10 correct. Incorrect ones:- I am able to eliminate 3 choices and end up selecting the wrong choice (the closest choice).
I'll be applying to the top Mim Programs next year and need to get a 740+ (aiming for V40+) to increase my chances (I come from a Tier 3 college, so...)
I'm usually calm during the exam so it's not a problem of nerves
Would love to get some suggestion and advice for increasing my verbal score.
Thank you in advance!
Sending ya all positive vibes ✨
- Lipika