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Updated on: 25 Dec 2010, 04:35
Originally posted by checkoutjay on 01 Dec 2010, 08:44.
Last edited by checkoutjay on 25 Dec 2010, 04:35, edited 9 times in total.
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Hi,
[strike]I am planning to give my GMAT in the next 3 weeks. Date not yet taken because they are currently not available in my city.
A friend has advised me to wait until the next 1 week to see if any slots becomes available due to last minute cancellations.[/strike]
I have my GMAT on 29th Dec.
I have completed OG 12, twice.
I have completed KAPLAN Premier (only the verbal part).
I have completed KAPLAN 800 (only the verbal part)
(Kaplan 800 has good notes and examples on Sentence Correction; not upto the mark for CR and RC)
My GMAT mocks:
GPrep 25-Jul - 660 (49/32)
GPrep 28-Nov - 680 (49/34)
GPrep 01-Dec - 680 (49/34)
[strike]GPrep 02-Dec - 720 (48/40*) *Verbal had 20 repeats.[/strike]
GPrep 05-Dec - 690 (48/35)
[strike]GPrep 08-Dec - 730 (50/39*) *Verbal had 9 repeats.[/strike]
MGMAT 19-Dec - 670 (46/35)
MGMAT 21-Dec - 670 (46/35) (RC Hit-Rate: only 33%)
MGMAT 25-Dec - 700 (47/38)
As evident, I am not able to improve on my verbal score.
I think only an improvement on the verbal score will help me cross the 720 mark.
I think, now, i should practise quant only in mocks; should rather build on Verbal - CR and RCs.
From analysis of my tests I see that -
- I have to hurry up during the last 10 Qs in both the section and end up guessing 2-3 of them. Quant has got a bit rusty.
- Hit-rate is low with DS questions.
- Almost all the time CRs and Global questions on RCs go wrong.
- Hit-rate goes down with the timer.
- Need a bit more practice with P n C and probablity.
I need some suggestions from you guys on how can I improve on the above mentioned points and boost my verbal score (and the overall score to 720+) in the timeframe of 2-3 weeks.
Books/ material that I have with me. I havent studied them yet.
- Manhattan SC
- Kaplan 800
- All versions of GMAT Prep. (I plan to take 8-10 mocks with 2 versions of GMAT prep. Can it be used for 8-10 mocks without significant repetitions?)
- 1000s material.
- [strike]SPIDEYs notes[/strike]. ( [strike]can some one help me know how effective this would be?[/strike])
(I did not find SPIDEYs notes to be useful.)
My plan of action:
- Study Manhattan SC
- Take a mock every 2 days till my D-day. (GMAT Prep: 8-10; Manhattan Online (promotional): 1; Kaplan test:2-3 )
- Analyse the mistakes and my performance.
- [strike]Try to master the Kaplan 800 while I do the mocks.[/strike]
- Practise Qs from 1000 material. 40-50 for each section.
- should I include anything more?
Please suggest me a few more things that I should do to achieve my target score of 720+.
Thanks for reading.
[strike]I am planning to give my GMAT in the next 3 weeks. Date not yet taken because they are currently not available in my city.
A friend has advised me to wait until the next 1 week to see if any slots becomes available due to last minute cancellations.[/strike]
I have my GMAT on 29th Dec.
I have completed OG 12, twice.
I have completed KAPLAN Premier (only the verbal part).
I have completed KAPLAN 800 (only the verbal part)
(Kaplan 800 has good notes and examples on Sentence Correction; not upto the mark for CR and RC)
My GMAT mocks:
GPrep 25-Jul - 660 (49/32)
GPrep 28-Nov - 680 (49/34)
GPrep 01-Dec - 680 (49/34)
[strike]GPrep 02-Dec - 720 (48/40*) *Verbal had 20 repeats.[/strike]
GPrep 05-Dec - 690 (48/35)
[strike]GPrep 08-Dec - 730 (50/39*) *Verbal had 9 repeats.[/strike]
MGMAT 19-Dec - 670 (46/35)
MGMAT 21-Dec - 670 (46/35) (RC Hit-Rate: only 33%)
MGMAT 25-Dec - 700 (47/38)
As evident, I am not able to improve on my verbal score.
I think only an improvement on the verbal score will help me cross the 720 mark.
I think, now, i should practise quant only in mocks; should rather build on Verbal - CR and RCs.
From analysis of my tests I see that -
- I have to hurry up during the last 10 Qs in both the section and end up guessing 2-3 of them. Quant has got a bit rusty.
- Hit-rate is low with DS questions.
- Almost all the time CRs and Global questions on RCs go wrong.
- Hit-rate goes down with the timer.
- Need a bit more practice with P n C and probablity.
I need some suggestions from you guys on how can I improve on the above mentioned points and boost my verbal score (and the overall score to 720+) in the timeframe of 2-3 weeks.
Books/ material that I have with me. I havent studied them yet.
- Manhattan SC
- Kaplan 800
- All versions of GMAT Prep. (I plan to take 8-10 mocks with 2 versions of GMAT prep. Can it be used for 8-10 mocks without significant repetitions?)
- 1000s material.
- [strike]SPIDEYs notes[/strike]. ( [strike]can some one help me know how effective this would be?[/strike])
(I did not find SPIDEYs notes to be useful.)
My plan of action:
- Study Manhattan SC
- Take a mock every 2 days till my D-day. (GMAT Prep: 8-10; Manhattan Online (promotional): 1; Kaplan test:2-3 )
- Analyse the mistakes and my performance.
- [strike]Try to master the Kaplan 800 while I do the mocks.[/strike]
- Practise Qs from 1000 material. 40-50 for each section.
- should I include anything more?
Please suggest me a few more things that I should do to achieve my target score of 720+.
Thanks for reading.
01 Dec 2010, 08:55
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That indeed is a good plan.
I think with Verbal, BB has given a great mantra that I thought will be very relevant in your case.
Rather than treating SCs, CRs and RCs on the same pedestal from a timing perspective, one should look to solve SCs in 45 seconds ( unrealistic I know ), CRs in 60 - 75 secs and reserve maximum time for RCs.
In my experience, no amount of practice can help us predict how RCs will go on the 'real' thing, having said that SCs and CRs are relatively easier to master ( I am going to adopt this approach ).
Otherwise your plan looks very good. All the best!
Regards,
Sameer
I think with Verbal, BB has given a great mantra that I thought will be very relevant in your case.
Rather than treating SCs, CRs and RCs on the same pedestal from a timing perspective, one should look to solve SCs in 45 seconds ( unrealistic I know ), CRs in 60 - 75 secs and reserve maximum time for RCs.
In my experience, no amount of practice can help us predict how RCs will go on the 'real' thing, having said that SCs and CRs are relatively easier to master ( I am going to adopt this approach ).
Otherwise your plan looks very good. All the best!
Regards,
Sameer
01 Dec 2010, 12:18
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In my opinion, you have already included far too much. I am not sure if it will work out given the time constraints. My suggestion would be to focus on a few things, but do them well.
DS, CR and RC are all strategy based question formats. You should know what you are looking for in each question type. When you go for the exam, you should know exactly what you are going to do for each question type. (e.g. while reading an RC passage, I will note down two main words from each paragraph to keep my focus) Also there are various traps that are laid in DS questions. Be aware of them.
(Some of them have been discussed on our blog www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#)
Also, don't take too many practice tests. You will exhaust yourself.
DS, CR and RC are all strategy based question formats. You should know what you are looking for in each question type. When you go for the exam, you should know exactly what you are going to do for each question type. (e.g. while reading an RC passage, I will note down two main words from each paragraph to keep my focus) Also there are various traps that are laid in DS questions. Be aware of them.
(Some of them have been discussed on our blog www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#)
Also, don't take too many practice tests. You will exhaust yourself.
