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19 Jul 2019, 12:43
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Dear all,
I have a query on the verbal preparation. Some info regarding my preparation: I started my preparation in 2015 but stropped with my prep due to many personal/professional reasons.
After a break of ~3.5 years, I decided to start preparing from Sept 2018.
In my first diagnostic (GMAT prep) in Sept 2018 I scored a 600 (V23 Q49). Clearly, my weak point is verbal and so bought egmat verbal package in November 2018. However I covered ~40% SC concepts, 20% CR and 0 %RC from the course until May 2018 (vacations, work, family, other issues). I extended the course (including quant) in May 2018 (egmat has some good options to extend the course) and was seriously preparing/covering all the topics/concepts from May 2018 on.
GMAT prep exam 2: June 14 2019 - 640 (V48 V30)
There was whopping 7 point increase, 40 points in score. I also took a Manhattan prep free gmat test in June 2019 and scored 640(don't remember the split).
After a month of completing all the SC concepts, CR concepts. I bought GMAT prep remaining 3-6 tests. I also brushed up few of the quant topics in July.
GMAT prep exam 3: Jul 11 2019 - 650 (Q49 V30)
However hard I try, my verbal score never goes beyond 30. I get most of the easy questions correct. Have trouble with medium/hard level questions.
Is it just practice?
Is it conceptual gaps?
Is it application of concept issue?
I guess my problem is a mix of all three. How to break this V30 barrier. I'm looking for a 6-7 point improvement in verbal. Is this achievable in a month? where do I start from to achieve my goal?
Experts, please help!
Regards,
Santora
I have a query on the verbal preparation. Some info regarding my preparation: I started my preparation in 2015 but stropped with my prep due to many personal/professional reasons.
After a break of ~3.5 years, I decided to start preparing from Sept 2018.
In my first diagnostic (GMAT prep) in Sept 2018 I scored a 600 (V23 Q49). Clearly, my weak point is verbal and so bought egmat verbal package in November 2018. However I covered ~40% SC concepts, 20% CR and 0 %RC from the course until May 2018 (vacations, work, family, other issues). I extended the course (including quant) in May 2018 (egmat has some good options to extend the course) and was seriously preparing/covering all the topics/concepts from May 2018 on.
GMAT prep exam 2: June 14 2019 - 640 (V48 V30)
There was whopping 7 point increase, 40 points in score. I also took a Manhattan prep free gmat test in June 2019 and scored 640(don't remember the split).
After a month of completing all the SC concepts, CR concepts. I bought GMAT prep remaining 3-6 tests. I also brushed up few of the quant topics in July.
GMAT prep exam 3: Jul 11 2019 - 650 (Q49 V30)
However hard I try, my verbal score never goes beyond 30. I get most of the easy questions correct. Have trouble with medium/hard level questions.
Is it just practice?
Is it conceptual gaps?
Is it application of concept issue?
I guess my problem is a mix of all three. How to break this V30 barrier. I'm looking for a 6-7 point improvement in verbal. Is this achievable in a month? where do I start from to achieve my goal?
Experts, please help!
Regards,
Santora
19 Jul 2019, 13:02
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santorasantu
I can help you with this,
reasons for your failure, which are obvious from your text are: Inconsistency, over use of tests to judge yourself and perhaps not using resources in an efficient manner. Now , if you got points and kudos, I'd suggest you redeem the EMPOWERgmat course for a month, but study properly from it, be consistent. Consistency is very important in developing momentum, I'll send you a link in the end to get through this.
Now, Please make sure that you're aware of all the concepts taught in the course that you've undergone. EGMAT is quite costly too, but they've delivered results too. ANYHOW, you can always try other courses but stick to one approach for one question, don't mix the logic.
That said: Follow this link https://gmatclub.com/forum/beginner-to- ... s#p2313182
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It is a 3 month plan suited to your needs
20 Jul 2019, 19:15
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Hi Santora,
Since it appears that you are 'stuck' at this current Verbal level, there are likely some issues with how you work through Verbal questions (including whether you're taking the proper notes or not).
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:
1) On this last CAT, how did you perform on RC, SC and CR?
2) Did you have to 'rush' through any questions at the end of the Verbal section to finish on time (and did you leave any questions unanswered?)?
3) What 'steps' do you go through when dealing with a typical RC, SC and CR prompt?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Since it appears that you are 'stuck' at this current Verbal level, there are likely some issues with how you work through Verbal questions (including whether you're taking the proper notes or not).
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:
1) On this last CAT, how did you perform on RC, SC and CR?
2) Did you have to 'rush' through any questions at the end of the Verbal section to finish on time (and did you leave any questions unanswered?)?
3) What 'steps' do you go through when dealing with a typical RC, SC and CR prompt?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
