GMAT score of 590. Need a score of above 650

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Hello everyone,

I have scored 590 in my third attempt. I need a score of 650 plus to apply desired colleges.
I have completed egmat verbal course and also gmat whiz course. Completed all OG questions and test series. Was scoring around 680 in all my OG test series but still landed with a score of 590. I have given more than a year to my studies now and desperately need a score of 650 above. My breakup for score is V24 Q47.
Please let me know the strategy i need to adopt or changes in need to make for my next attempt. I have planned for next attempt in a month or two.
Do i need to give more timed mocks for better preparedness for actual exam or should i go thru all the topics again.
I have realised that i am bad at RC and good in CR.
Appreciate your valuable inputs.
GMAT 1: 530
GMAT 2: 550
GMAT 3: 590

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EducationAisle · Answer

Verbal proved to be your undoing.

Do you have your ESR to share?

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Consider working on Solving Approach. Looking at a gmat scoring grid to see what "sweet spot" combo score can get you to a 650+ may be helpful, too.

8 quick tips that may help your Verbal:

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Leeke254 · Answer

I am sorry you are feeling stuck and a bit disappointed especially with the amount of time it has taken to study. When you feel low, remember that getting your dream score and getting into your dream school will be entirely worth it.

Now as for what you can do, I would propose you look into Target Test Prep (TTP) I have been using it for my studies and for both Quant and Verbal I have seen such a great improvement. The explanations are so detailed and each topic has a lot of practice questions (over 50) that ensure that you fully understand the content. I would propose you try the program before rebooking your exam. Do not get discouraged.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi 23anshul,

I'm sorry to hear that your 3 attempts did not turn out better. Since you've been studying for so long, it's possible that you developed some 'bad habits' during your earlier studies that are currently keeping you from scoring higher. 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:

1) On what dates did you take each of your 3 Official GMATs and what were the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each?
2) How long did you study before each attempt? For this 3rd attempt, how many hours did you typically study each week?
3) What "brands" of CATs/mocks have you used over the course of ALL of your studies?
4) 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)?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

If you took your GMAT at a Test Center, then you might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.

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

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi 23anshul,

Since you need verbal help, I have a great article for you to check out:

How to Score High on GMAT Verbal

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

23anshul · Answer

I have not yet received my official score. Will share one i receive it.

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EducationAisle · Answer

Sure Anshul! That will be great if you can share.

homersimpsons · Answer

this will help https://gmatclub.com/forum/how-to-impro ... l#p1143009

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