How to improve SC

Question

I have just started with my GMAT preparation and plan to take it in March. SC has always been a pain area for me and I always struggle with grammar rules. How should I make progress in this section and from where to start? TIA!

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Hi ,

Since you have mentioned that you have a lot of materials, i am not going to talk about courses or materials. I like to share couple of important points that helped me

1) Follow 'Project SC Butler' and try to answer questions posted daily. You can find the forum here
https://gmatclub.com/forum/project-sc-b ... 81043.html

2)Start following experts in SC Forum and follow the solutions they post. One can learn many things from the experts post.

All the best for your preparation.

EducationAisle · Answer

Hi Sagar, on one hand, you state that you are  starting  your preparation, while you also state that SC has  always  been a pain area.

Can you let us know your past experiences with GMAT and which resources (and what results) have you had?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Sagart21,

A planned Test Date in March gives you 3.5-4.5 months of potential study time - which is great.

A couple of weeks ago, you posted that you were planning to take your first practice CAT/mock in early December. Is that still your plan? I ask because that initial score data can help to define your current skills, strengths and weaknesses - as would likely help to define how you should approach your studies (in terms of mapping out an appropriate Study Plan and the study materials that you should use).

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Sagart21 · Answer

Hi Rich,

Yes that's the plan still, I am appearing for CAT on 29th November. Then I'll move on to XAT and GMAT, and will take diagnostic test next month.

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logro · Answer

Hey Sagar - Get a baseline score and then do practice sets of verbal questions

Sub-700 level SC questions are mechanical, you can easily solve them once you get a good grasp of the rules

I would suggest you to go through the manahttan prep SC book or Aristotle SC book If you looking for a course, e-gmat has helped me improve my SC

Sagart21 · Answer

Hey logro, thanks for the suggestion! 
I have a lot of material, Manhattan and OG looks better options as per feedback from lot of people. Will check Aristotle as well after that.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Sagart21,

I have the perfect article for you!

GMAT Sentence Correction: 8 Essential Tips

If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out.

Sagart21 · Answer

Thanks for sharing the links Scott! I'll go through it and contact you for any doubts.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Sagart21,

Since you are dealing with multiple Exams, you should probably focus on your upcoming Exam (on November 29th) for now - and shift to your GMAT studies afterwards.

As far as that initial GMAT Diagnostic CAT/mock is concerned, you shouldn't try to over-prepare for it. That initial Exam is really meant to measure your natural skills, strengths and weaknesses - and you'll improve on that first result over time as you learn more about the Tactics, patterns and little 'secrets' of the Exam.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Sagart21 · Answer

Yeah that sounds right, thanks Rich!

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akadiyan · Answer

Hi,

Since you have mentioned that you have lot of materials i am not going to touch on courses or materials. I like to share couple of important points that helped me in my prep

1. Start to follow Project SC Butler. Start to answer daily questions posted in the forum and also learn from other candidates and official questions.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/project-sc-b ... 81043.html

2.Follow Experts in the SC Forum.
Follow all the solutions posted by the experts and one can learn so much from the approach and solutions of the experts.

All the best for your prep.

Sagart21 · Answer

Hi akadiyan,
Thanks for letting me know about the Project SC Butler, I did not know it. 
I'll check the forum as well.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Sure thing!

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Sagart21,

Since we discussed a tentative 'start' to your GMAT studies in December, are you now done with your other Exams? If you are, then it would be a good idea to take that initial CAT/mock sometime soon (perhaps this weekend). Once you have your Scores, you should post back here (or you can feel free to PM me directly) and we can discuss the results and how you might best proceed with your studies.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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