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My target is 680.
CATS taken before may 2023

3: 48q 35v - 690
4. 39q 32v - 590
5: 46q 35v - 660
6. 48q 37v - 690

Official GMAT : 42Q 34V - 620
CATS taken since then

Manhattan 1 : 43q 28v - 580 (Sept)
Manhattan 3 : 42q 35v - 640 (Nov)
Official cat 1: 46q 34v - 650 (Dec 2023)
Manhattan 4 : 42q 30v - 590 Dec 2023

I generally have pacing problems and tend to get stuck in Geometry, overlapping sets, and mixture problems. for verbal, RC/CR seem to be the main problem for me.

If I were you, I wouldn't lump the official practice test scores with the 3rd-party practice tests.
The official practice tests are, by far, the best predictors of your GMAT skills, and your latest official practice test score was 650, which suggests you are very close to your target score of 680.
Be sure to carefully analyze your practice tests and your practice sessions to identify remaining weaknesses and work on strengthening those areas. Then take another official practice test to see where you stand.
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Hi axeller.

Focusing on your weaker areas is a good way to increase your score.

For some tips on how to master Verbal and Critical Reasoning in particular, see these posts.

How to Prepare for GMAT Verbal

The Final Key Step in Getting a Critical Reasoning Question Correct

Also, since you want to achieve your score goal within the next month, it may be a good idea to work one on one with a tutor to accelerate your progress since a good tutor could quickly determine what you need to do to increase your score and help you do it.
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Hi axeller,

In addition to the advice provided by Jeff, here are two articles that can help with CR and RC:

GMAT Critical Reasoning: 8 Essential Tips

GMAT Reading Comprehension Tips: Top 8 DOs and DON’Ts
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