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Hello experts,

I have been studying for GMAT since past few months and have given three GMAT practice tests (1 & 2 free and 3rd one purchased). My score has been fluctuating from 540 to 610, always the barrier being Verbal. TTP Quant has helped me bring consistency in my Quant scores (maintained above 45), but Verbal has been an issue (with scores in 20s). I really need advise to improve my Verbal score drastically and willing to dedicate the hours needed to bring the improvement.

Currently following the strategy of solving a mix of Verbal questions (at least 30) everyday and analyzing these.

Kindly advise on better strategies as well.

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How much are you scoring in Verbal and what's your weakest area?
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How much are you scoring in Verbal and what's your weakest area?
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The scores are around: 23, 22, 27. I believe that I am making many errors on the Critical Reasoning section. But a bigger problem, I feel is that whenever I began Verbal section, I don't have a specific strategy in mind and when I see the first question, it just makes me anxious, which affects the performance in later areas. Would appreciate any advise on improving on the weaker section as well as dealing with the test anxiety.

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Hi Sagar,

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:

Studies:
1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used over the course of all of your studies?
3) On what 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)?

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4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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I believe that I am making many errors on the Critical Reasoning section.
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Hi Sagar, few basic things to watch out for, in CR:

• In Critical Reasoning questions, separate the Premise (fact) from the Conclusion (the main point).
• At least a basic understanding of causal relationships and the various ways of attacking the causal relationships, comes in handy, especially in Conclusion questions
• One needs to appreciate that a common thread runs across most Critical questions. For example, most Assumptions questions could also double up as Strengthen the conclusion, while in most cases, the opposite of Strengthen the conclusion is Weaken the conclusion.
• For the most part, additional practice on LSAT questions does not help. LSAT tests advanced level Logical reasoning questions, but GMAT Critical Reasoning questions do not require formal know-how of Logical reasoning. Hence, limit your practice to official questions only.
• In most questions, you need to be continuously keep the Conclusion in mind (especially in Strengthen the conclusion, weaken the Conclusion, Assumption, and Evaluate the Argument). The correct answer choice will closely relate to the conclusion. Depending upon the exact question, the correct answer choice will either bridge the gap between the premise and conclusion, provide evidence to support the conclusion, or provide evidence to refute the conclusion.
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