Help! Study Plan for a 240 scorer in third attempt

Hi,
I wrote gmat 3 times.
11 jan 2021 - 260 score
28 jan 2021 - 340 score
05 apr 2021 - 240 score

I prepared for more than a year. I started preparation from feb 2020 to until i wrote my third exam and scored drastically low.
The only source i used is OG 2020. I used to check some answers on gmat club if i don't understand in OG.
I even took gmat official practice exams 1 and 2 and scored less than 280
what i realised is,
a) I don't have content knowledge.
b) It takes me lot of time to solve problem or be able to answer. While practicing, I sometimes took 40 minutes to solve some Problem solving/ data sufficiency questions. I also randomly selected answers for 6 to 10 questions in gmat exam in the last minute.
c) I had math as one of my subjects in my secondary education which was more than a decade ago, after that i never had math in my education. I remember addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. I do not even have basic knowledge of math which needed for gmat, i spent months on "math review" section of OG still i lack so much.

Should i take coaching? Please let me know where do i begin and where do i end.
I am also thinking to take Manhattan prep books but not sure that is all i need.
Please suggest me what i need to do to get atleast 600 score.
I have around 3 to 4 months left for preparation and to meet the school deadline.

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Everything is possible, lower scores mean more room for improvement. Good luck next time!

Hello mezm,

Welcome to the GMAT club. It is one of the great platforms to get information about the GMAT official test, Study plan, Section wise instructions, and many more.

You are recommended to visit various posts and utilize this forum in the best efficient way.

Your current GMAT scores are a bit shaky and far indeed from the target score of 600+. So, it is all about raising 250+ pointers. You were not probably on the right track or wrong direction in your study plans. You can surely do better.

You can schedule a Free counseling(https://calendly.com/mathrevolution/1-on-1-session) session for 20 mins with one of our experts to have detailed advice on your current study plans.

We would like to recommend specific vital points which will be helpful. The score tells that neither the Math nor the Verbal is above average. Hence, both sections have to be taken care of simultaneously. To improve, you will require consistent learning and practice. Also, keep motivation high to learn.

A couple of things that can be a noticeable barrier to your scores would be some or all of the below.

• Lack of basic math skills
• Not detailed knowledge of GMAT Math pattern and Question types
• Inefficiency by using time-consuming Conventional method to tackle DS and PS questions still
• No expert support (maybe) who can tutor, analyze, and guide you during your learning
• Lack of many updated questions and practice in the recent exam trend
• Not well aligned with time to solve questions.

Since we are a math expert, we will recommend you go through our post on the GMAT club, which gives a complete Breakdown of GMAT math questions and types: https://gmatclub.com/forum/overview-of- ... l#p1641411

Also, make a note of various possible combinations to achieve a score of 600+. The possible scores will help you track your performance after taking the mock or practice test. It will also help you maintain balance in both the sections, and you will always be in a great position to allot the study hours to a specific area accordingly.

After visiting the post, now is the time to start with the basics. To strengthen the basic concept on various topics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and word problems, you may refer to many free materials available in GMAT Club. Our website also helps strengthen the necessary skills of math”.

Solve as many questions as you can relate to different topics, and it is recommended that you try to connect with many proven experts. You can visit Math Revolution and get access to our 7-days on-demand course for free trial lessons and free videos.

While concept learning, try solving 600 level questions by topic and be habitual of creating the error log. Prepare the list of all the doubts you face during solving and practicing questions. This practice will help you assess the topics in which you need more time to prepare. After solving as many questions as possible, take the 1st mock test and assess your performance. You may try our free diagnostic test once. Let some experts evaluate it to make you understand it better.

Continue the process with 650+ level by topic and then 700+ level questions by topic. The entire mock test should be completed in a disciplinary manner. Since this is a bit long journey, 1-on -1 tutoring can also be helpful to shorten the study period if your study budget is affordable.

To prepare for Verbal, you can access many study materials from Crack Verbal, e-GMAT, and other test-prep experts for Verbal. You may also refer to Aristotle Grail for sentence correction and GMAT power bank for CR question types. There are also many free materials available in GMAT Club.

Regular tests will reflect the positive change in the score, and hence, your confidence will boost up. Gradually, with the help of mock tests, you will be able to compete with time and hence will be able to learn time-management.

We appreciate your time and patience in reading this reply.
If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You can reach us at info@mathrevolution.com.

Success is within your reach.

Good luck!
Math Revolution Team
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Hey mezm,
I think you need to use an on-demand course like Target Test Prep.
I think you should try the free trial and then take your call.
MartyTargetTestPrep, ScottTargetTestPrep

Hi mezm,

Since you have been performing at this level for some time, you have likely developed some 'bad habits' that are keeping you from scoring higher. Thankfully, to earn a 600 on the GMAT, you do NOT need to correctly answer any questions that you think are too hard or too weird - but you have to keep the little mistakes to a minimum on everything else.

Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) What type of study routine have you been following over the last year? How many hours did you typically study each week?
2) Over the last year, have you used any other study materials besides the OG? Have you taken any other CATs/mocks besides the 2 Official CATs that you mentioned?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to - and what specific application deadlines are you facing?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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Take up a course and a private tutor.

Hi mezm,

I'm sorry to hear about how things have been going with your GMAT. Since you are stuck at 240, moving forward, you need to ensure that you are able to follow a gradual, structured study plan that allows you to learn each GMAT quant and verbal topic individually and practice each topic until you have gained mastery. For some more information regarding this type of study plan, feel free to check out the following article:

GMAT Study Plan: The Best Way to Study for the GMAT

Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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