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Target 520 to 670 in a month [#permalink] New post   14 Jul 2019, 22:41
I gave 520 after preparing for 6 months and scored 520. I took both classroom and private tutoring but of no use. My Target score was 720 but now I am happy even to get 650.
I got 520 with a breakup of Quant 44 and Verbal 19. In the last month before exam, I gave many Prep tests ( 6 prepared by the tutor) , 5 gmat prep and 5 800score in a month and tried to analyse the errors using a error log. I averaged around 620 in gmat prep with a breakup of 44 in quant and 28 in verbal and 500 in score800 with a breakup of 37 in quant and 22 in verbal consistently.
My test strategy as advised by the tutor involved solving as many questions initially as possible and then guessing the rest in the last 2 minutes. I have never been able to solve above 20 - 25 questions after employing this strategy and would eventually guess the rest. I have attached the error log that I have maintained but not understanding the core issue that I need to focus on. I know all the rules of SC and CR but application in exam gets screwed even if there is a little complex language. This issue I found mainly in Quant in the main exam where most of the questions were wordy and understanding them was time consuming. Also, another Issue that I have faced is not getting first 10 questions right, despite spending more than necessary time to solve them. In the actual GMAT, I solved 10 questions with only 30 minutes remaining for both sections and was able to solve 18-20 questions in last 30 minutes. I think guessing 18 questions straight in verbal hurt the score hugely.

I am planning to re appear for GMAT in a months time. Kindly advice of how should I go about with the preparation.
I am planning to study and solve
1) OG Quant
2) Manhattan Sentence correction
3) Power score Bible
4) Kaplan 800
in 4 weeks time with practice questions from Bell curve and giving few OG and other mocks.

Also, please have a look at the error log I have prepared and let me know how to utilize it in the best manner and what all changes should be done to the error log.
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Re: Target 520 to 670 in a month [#permalink] New post   15 Jul 2019, 02:43
you clearly have a problem with verbal section,

if you need extra resources for verbal click on this link https://gmatclub.com/forum/viewforumtags.php and scroll down to verbal section.

try solving some og questions too, they are real gmat questions that retired https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmac-official-guides-the-master-directory-links-240610.html
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Re: Target 520 to 670 in a month [#permalink] New post   19 Jul 2019, 17:40
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Hi ansarkahn1,

I’m sorry to hear how things have been going with the GMAT. First off, since you recently scored 520, you clearly lack the GMAT quant and verbal fundamentals you need for a high score, right? Moving forward, you should adjust your study plan, so that you follow a linear and structured plan that allows you to individually learn each GMAT quant and verbal topic, and then practice each topic until you’ve gained mastery (as opposed to JUST doing practice problems). By studying in this way, you can ensure that you methodically and gradually improve your quant and verbal skills. Certainly, if you’d like more specific advice on how to improve your verbal and quant skills, feel free to reach out.

Regarding timing, I advise you NOT to follow your current timing strategy, as guessing on the 6+ quant questions and 9+ verbal questions will decimate your GMAT score. Do not overspend your time on the first 10 questions. If you get some questions wrong at the beginning of the GMAT, it’s OK; you can still achieve a great score.

You may find it helpful to read the following articles: How to Score a 700+ on the GMAT — A Mini Guide for Success[/ur] and [url=https://blog.targettestprep.com/gmat-timing-strategy/]Timing Strategies for a Higher GMAT Quant Score.

Good luck!
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Re: Target 520 to 670 in a month [#permalink] New post   26 Jul 2019, 11:50
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Hello ansarkhan1,

We understand how it does feel about scoring less after hard work of six months and more. But it will not go in vain. Looking at your score, we analyze that problem lies with the fundamentals of quant and verbal sections.

Practice and revise all basic concepts once again. Build your math basics with our "Math Review" (5-hour lesson). These videos are for reviewing basic math, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and word problems. At your level, you need to go over these videos once or twice. We are sure that you can strengthen your necessary math skills. Try solving 700+ level questions in last one week. Appear for mock test and take guidance from expert trainers.

We will also recommend and request you to visit our website https://www.mathrevolution.com to :

1. Try our free diagnostic test.
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1. A detailed study plan (We provide a study guide to all our students based on diagnostic test)
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3. Unique, alternative approaches to solve quant questions in a short period, saving you time and increase accuracy and hence score.
4. Up-To-Date questions that meet GMAT exam trends. You don’t need to waste your time on outdated questions here and there.
5. Regular tests will reflect the positive change in the score, and hence, your confidence will boost up.

Remember that to achieve the target score of 650 or above various possible combinations are V37/Q50, V39/Q49, V43/Q45.

Let us know if you have further questions.

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Success is within your reach.

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