NEED HELP IN VERBAL

Question

Hi,'

I got V34 in last 3 MGMAT mocks, but able to score only V25 in verbal(GMAT Classic online), feeling absolutely devasted and clueless as I have been working on GMAT verbal since last 15 month.

Can someone guide me ? I will be forever grateful.

Thanks !

JayGMATFOCUS · Answer

Hi,

I think it would be easy for the experts if you share the following

1. Are you planning to sit again for the classic GMAT before Jan-31, 2024
2. What is your percentile in the 3 sections (RC, SC & CR) that lead to a V25.

I can swear by GMAT Ninja videos for a general mindset building and process skill development for verbal. Beyond that it will be practise (only OG questions) and to some extent natural comprehension ability (personal opinion)

Hope it helps

Cheers

SnorLax_7 · Answer

Hi Jay,

Thanks for responding !

Please find the below responses :

1. Yes, I am planning to take classic version before Jan'24. 
2. I have taken GMAT Online so dont know what lead to V25, nor I can get ESR - big challenge for me as I dont know what to improve.

I know all the concepts, solved 1000+ questions (OG + GMAT Prep) in a timely manner, and gave multiple mocks as well but not sure what I lack.
I can certainly tell that I lack timing strategy. I guessed last 6 questions in main exam, and also in questions before those, I couldnt give sufficient time to them.

Thanks !

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Consider using question/time markers. Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for SC and CR may be worth checking out as well. For RC, becoming familiar with how inference questions work could be helpful.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi SnorLax_7,

I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as planned. When these types of score drops occur, the two likely "causes" involve either something that was unrealistic during practice or something that was surprising (or not accounted for) on Test Day. Before we discuss any of those potential issues though, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) On what date did you take your Official GMAT? How did you score (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) Did you take any 'time off' during the last 15 months or were you studying consistently? Over the last 3 months, how many hours did you typically study each week?
3) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
4) 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)?

Goals:
5) What is your overall goal score?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Rich

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi SnorLax_7,

Regarding how to improve your GMAT verbal skills, here is a helpful article you can check out:

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