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Hi ivgj,

When you scored 500, what were your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores?

Putting together the exact combination of resource to help you hit your goal will be a little tricky, since we don't have a clear idea of your strengths and weaknesses. By studying off-and-on and not putting in a consistent, serious effort, you don't have reliable data to compare with. You probably have an idea of your "weak" categories, but we don't know the specifics.

To raise your score 200+ points, you're likely going to need to invest in a class of some kind (Guided Self-Study or Instructor-Led). Tutoring might be helpful later on, when you already know what you need to focus on, but is probably not a good idea to start with (since the tutor will have to spend time trying to figure out what you need). You're also going to have to put in the consistent study time needed to succeed. Most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time on the process; during that time, it's common to spend 10-15 hours per week (or more) on your studies.

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Hi gmatclub members,

I'm trying to figure out which option would work better: to a attend a class of around 20 people, or take a personal tutor. Could anyone who have walked both paths share her/his experience?
What is the benefit of a personal tutoring and what really are the differences between the two?

Thanks a lot!


Well, there is a 3rd option. We at GMAT PILL try our best to provide a personal tutoring experience without the costs of hourly tutoring.

You can check out some of our free sample videos at the bottom of our homepage and student testimonials here: www.gmatpill.com/testimonials

With classes, you may have to adjust your pace of learning to wherever the slowest/weakest link is in the class. So this can waste valuable time for you -- especially if you are a busy professional. The upside is that you get to network with other people who are also taking the test --- and you can kind of see face-to-face who your competition is and what their background is.

Personal tutoring can be more customized, but we believe is largely inefficient. We believe our online course with a focus on thought process should be a serious third option for you to consider. So check us out as you assess your options.
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