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16 Jul 2017, 06:29
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Hello!
I plan to retake GMAT for the 4th time in the next few months. I have taken it 3 times this year, but my scores are stuck with a 700 range (Q 49-50 / V 34-36). I would value very much your experience and suggestions, especially those of you who have struggled with the test multiple times but persevered and scored a 730+ in the end, on how to work towards my target score of 730+.
Option 1: work with a tutor
Any recommendations of good tutors, especially on verbal? If you have worked with a tutor who helped you reach the target score, I would love to hear from you!
Also, I have noticed that the pricing in the GMAT tutoring market varies significantly, from $150/hr (e.g. Simply Brilliant) to a good $310/hr (e.g.GMAT Ninja). There is also this kind of score guarantee option that costs $10-25k (e.g. Test Prep Unlimited). Any insights on the driver of this huge discrepancy in pricing? Also, what are the most effective indicators of a good tutor?
Option 2: try new materials/lessons
Some info on the materials I have used for preparation:
Official
(1) official guide and official verbal review
(2) GMAT prep CATs
Test prep companies
(1) Veritas prep ondemand course + CATs
(2) Manhattan CATs
(3) Manhattan SC
(4) Powerscore CR
As you can see, I have used up most of the top rated materials, if not all.
Any suggestions on good materials I could use for my next test? (e.g. Magoosh? GMATPrepNow? Economist?)
Option 3: other suggestions?
Feel free to suggest what has worked for you!
Thanks in advance for your kind suggestions
I plan to retake GMAT for the 4th time in the next few months. I have taken it 3 times this year, but my scores are stuck with a 700 range (Q 49-50 / V 34-36). I would value very much your experience and suggestions, especially those of you who have struggled with the test multiple times but persevered and scored a 730+ in the end, on how to work towards my target score of 730+.
Option 1: work with a tutor
Any recommendations of good tutors, especially on verbal? If you have worked with a tutor who helped you reach the target score, I would love to hear from you!
Also, I have noticed that the pricing in the GMAT tutoring market varies significantly, from $150/hr (e.g. Simply Brilliant) to a good $310/hr (e.g.GMAT Ninja). There is also this kind of score guarantee option that costs $10-25k (e.g. Test Prep Unlimited). Any insights on the driver of this huge discrepancy in pricing? Also, what are the most effective indicators of a good tutor?
Option 2: try new materials/lessons
Some info on the materials I have used for preparation:
Official
(1) official guide and official verbal review
(2) GMAT prep CATs
Test prep companies
(1) Veritas prep ondemand course + CATs
(2) Manhattan CATs
(3) Manhattan SC
(4) Powerscore CR
As you can see, I have used up most of the top rated materials, if not all.
Any suggestions on good materials I could use for my next test? (e.g. Magoosh? GMATPrepNow? Economist?)
Option 3: other suggestions?
Feel free to suggest what has worked for you!
Thanks in advance for your kind suggestions
16 Jul 2017, 21:23
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imawolf
Hello!
I plan to retake GMAT for the 4th time in the next few months. I have taken it 3 times this year, but my scores are stuck with a 700 range (Q 49-50 / V 34-36). I would value very much your experience and suggestions, especially those of you who have struggled with the test multiple times but persevered and scored a 730+ in the end, on how to work towards my target score of 730+.
Option 1: work with a tutor
Any recommendations of good tutors, especially on verbal? If you have worked with a tutor who helped you reach the target score, I would love to hear from you!
Also, I have noticed that the pricing in the GMAT tutoring market varies significantly, from $150/hr (e.g. Simply Brilliant) to a good $310/hr (e.g.GMAT Ninja). There is also this kind of score guarantee option that costs $10-25k (e.g. Test Prep Unlimited). Any insights on the driver of this huge discrepancy in pricing? Also, what are the most effective indicators of a good tutor?
Option 2: try new materials/lessons
Some info on the materials I have used for preparation:
Official
(1) official guide and official verbal review
(2) GMAT prep CATs
Test prep companies
(1) Veritas prep ondemand course + CATs
(2) Manhattan CATs
(3) Manhattan SC
(4) Powerscore CR
As you can see, I have used up most of the top rated materials, if not all.
Any suggestions on good materials I could use for my next test? (e.g. Magoosh? GMATPrepNow? Economist?)
Option 3: other suggestions?
Feel free to suggest what has worked for you!
Thanks in advance for your kind suggestions
I plan to retake GMAT for the 4th time in the next few months. I have taken it 3 times this year, but my scores are stuck with a 700 range (Q 49-50 / V 34-36). I would value very much your experience and suggestions, especially those of you who have struggled with the test multiple times but persevered and scored a 730+ in the end, on how to work towards my target score of 730+.
Option 1: work with a tutor
Any recommendations of good tutors, especially on verbal? If you have worked with a tutor who helped you reach the target score, I would love to hear from you!
Also, I have noticed that the pricing in the GMAT tutoring market varies significantly, from $150/hr (e.g. Simply Brilliant) to a good $310/hr (e.g.GMAT Ninja). There is also this kind of score guarantee option that costs $10-25k (e.g. Test Prep Unlimited). Any insights on the driver of this huge discrepancy in pricing? Also, what are the most effective indicators of a good tutor?
Option 2: try new materials/lessons
Some info on the materials I have used for preparation:
Official
(1) official guide and official verbal review
(2) GMAT prep CATs
Test prep companies
(1) Veritas prep ondemand course + CATs
(2) Manhattan CATs
(3) Manhattan SC
(4) Powerscore CR
As you can see, I have used up most of the top rated materials, if not all.
Any suggestions on good materials I could use for my next test? (e.g. Magoosh? GMATPrepNow? Economist?)
Option 3: other suggestions?
Feel free to suggest what has worked for you!
Thanks in advance for your kind suggestions
Hi!
For CR and RC, I would highly recommend using LSAT past exam papers. I scored V35 consistently, and switched to LSAT, doing 1 LR and 1 RC section a day. At first, it took me around 1.5 hour to complete LR section, and 20-40 minutes to complete 1 RC passage. I was able to decrease the times to 50 minutes and 10-15 minutes respectively. As a result, I was able to score 40+ on a real exam.
Here are some links to learn more about using LSAT for your GMAT studies:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/lsat-books-f ... 97191.html
https://atlanticgmat.com/lsat-for-gmat-verbal-practice/
For SC, I'd recommend practicing as much as possible:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-most-com ... 40372.html
https://gmatclub.com/forum/150-hardest- ... 04136.html
https://gmatclub.com/forum/sentence-cor ... 29750.html
For each incorrect answer, find Ron's brilliant explanations - he makes extensive explanations of every concept tested on GMAT. His videos are awesome too, check them out.
Good luck!
