Plan to improve from V36 (GMAT Score ) to V44. I have about a month

Question

Hi

I am taking old GMAT on Jan 31st. I have scored V36 in my last attempt(Online GMAT). I want to improve it to V42+ to reach a score of 760+. Kindly suggest a plan. This might be my last attempt.

Kindly help

Score-Quest · Answer

It's crucial to first pinpoint where you're facing challenges – is it in Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, or Sentence Correction? Or perhaps a combination of two areas? Once you've identified this, delve into understanding the root cause: is it due to a lack of practice or are there some conceptual gaps that need addressing?

Given that you've already achieved a V36, it seems like you have a strong grasp of most concepts. Now, your focus should be on tackling harder questions.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Mentioning which parts of Verbal you find slippery could be helpful (i.e. RC). Consider getting the ESR as well. If you share it here (after wiping any personal info), people may provide some specific suggestions, too.

How to get a V40 or higher on the GMAT? What about a V51?

How to get a V40 or higher on the GMAT? What about a V51?

Sim_SG3 · Answer

Hi!

May I ask what resources you've used to prepare so far? Also, have you analyzed your strengths/weaknesses in your previous attempt/mocks?

desertEagle · Answer

Sorry sir, I tried getting ESR but its not available for online exam

desertEagle · Answer

I have used Manhattan SC and CR books and Official questions. Also Rons videos and gmatclub forum.

I have not attempted many mocks. Only two manhattan mocks and a mock from somewhere else. I tried analysing Manhattan mocks but could not understand how to analyse it.

thanks

Sim_SG3 · Answer

To be honest, a V36 is a good score. Could you try taking a count of all the SC, CR and RC questions that were on these mocks and note how many of them you got wrong? You could then break down the types of topics you have difficulty with - like assumption questions in CR/RC or boldface questions in CR. Once you have that understanding, it should be easier to target your weak areas.

You can also try answering a range of questions based on their difficulty level here on the GMAT Club Verbal forum. You could switch up your strategy and practice harder questions accordingly.

Do check out videos from  GMATNinja  and  MartyMurray  on GMAT Club's YouTube channel. Their content helped me a lot personally! Subscribing to the channel will ensure you get notified of any new helpful GMAT/B-School content.

A month is a decent amount of time to increase that score. All the very best to you!!

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi desertEagle,

Regarding how to improve your verbal score, here is a great article you can check out:

How to Score High on GMAT Verbal

	Target Test Prep - Save up to $599 $400 Discount + $99 Bonus GMAT Club Tests
	e-GMAT: 60% Off on GMAT Focus Get to 735+ from any starting point
	Magoosh increases your score, guaranteed - 15% off ALL Magoosh GMAT plans with code GMATCLUB15 + Free GMAT Club Tests.
	Manhattan Prep: $99 Bonus Score Higher on Your GMAT Exam. Guaranteed.
	Experts' Global - ~~$1720~~ $960 End-to-End GMAT Prep + App Support: 150+ Videos, 2000+ Questions, 15 FLTs +
	GMATWhiz - $299 ~~$499~~ Experience the course through a free trial.
	GMAT Club Tests - Free Included with every course purchase of $149+ View all deals

Plan to improve from V36 (GMAT Score ) to V44. I have about a month

Prep Toolkit

Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards