Stuck at 590

Question

Hi,
i need serious help to improve my score.
I gave Manhattan CAT test and my score was 590.
In fact i have had the same score for all three CAT tests:
My section scores are as mentioned below:
Verbal: 32
Quant : 40

I have planned to take my GMAT on 20th July, and i don't intend to extend it any further.

Please suggest, how can i improve my score.

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

My first question would be are you using an actual GMAT course to prep? These "high-touch" courses tend to make the biggest impact on improving your score. It seems like you have reached a plateau that continued prep by yourself may not be able to help. Maybe purchasing a few hours of tutoring can help you fix some targeted issues. I would start by reviewing some of your problem areas by reviewing the questions you got wrong on your CATs and identify and underlying trends. Once you figure this out you have to decide whether you can correct these areas on your own or need some external assistance. You are working on a tight schedule if you want to make an impact on your upcoming July sitting.

Hope this helps!

Hope this helps!

Spartacus2019 · Answer

Hi, 
Thanks for replying. Please refer below for the courses i have used for GMAT prep.
CR: Manhattan Guide
SC: Manhattan Guide
RC : Manhattan Guide
Number Properties: Manhattan guide
FDP's: Manhattan Guide

Also, i have studied "The NEW GMAT Premier " by Kaplan.
Problem is whenever i study for one topic for example RC, my score in that section improves but my score in some other section gets reduced which eventually leads to the same CAT score.
Further, after detailed analysis of my CAT tests i found that i am mostly making mistakes in the "700-800" question range.

For your reference i have attached my analysis excel sheet with this post.

Please suggest.

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

Thanks for the additional info your score makes a little more sense in context. The way the test works is that it's adaptive so if you are unable to answer the more advanced questions your score will not progress. I would recommend really focusing on the concepts behind the questions you are getting wrong. If you are truly understanding the concepts or the inherent logic behind the problems you should not be having as many issues retaining the knowledge. Also, even when you are targeting your problem areas does not mean you are still not prepping the areas you have under control. You should be prioritizing the problem areas but still fine tuning areas of strength. You really should not be moving on from a subject area until you are sure you understand th eins and out of the problem type and can easily recognize it when tested.

Hope this helps!

Hope this helps!

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