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Hi All, 
Just wrote the score and got pretty bad considering the effort i put in. I have attached my scoresheet down below could you please share some insights on what needs to be improved and how to go about study from this point

bb · Answer

You should retake because your practice scores were higher.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

For CR, consider checking out Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for Critical Reasoning. For RC, if you want to practice reading during your free time, articles from The Economist similar to those on the GMAT could be helpful. Going through/checking out some prep journey posts in the Share GMAT Experience subforum by those who've scored well/improved their scores could also provide some helpful insight. You could see which resources people have found success with, etc.

How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.

How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.

hr1212 · Answer

I’d suggest starting by spending some focused time on the fundamentals. The goal is to make sure you can consistently get the direct, easy questions right once you’ve learned those core concepts. If you build strong accuracy on the frequently tested basics, that alone should get you comfortably past the 555+ range.

Next, move on to medium-level questions (up to around 655+ difficulty). I’d recommend using the GMAT Club Question Bank, start with the latest Official Guide questions, then add older official ones, and finally practice the popular community questions (sorted by kudos or max replies). Try studying topic by topic so you build confidence progressively, and aim for at least 80% accuracy before moving on. You can follow Marty’s streak method for structure, or simply keep practicing until you hit your target accuracy in one sitting.

From your report, it looks like Verbal and DI need a bit more structured practice than Quant. So, start with Verbal, move on to Quant and then focus on learning how to apply both Verbal and Quant concepts efficiently under time pressure in DI. Make sure you practice DI questions extensively as the underlying concepts may feel familiar, but the strategy and pacing are key. Go through expert replies to learn the most efficient techniques; that’s especially important for DI.

Lastly, GMAT Club has an exhaustive study plan that links to some excellent articles to help you plan your next steps: https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-study-plan-217827.html

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