How do I go from 635 to 655+?

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Hi,

I recently took mock test 2 and got 635 (Q81, V85, DI78). My mock 1 score was 595 (Q82, V82, DI75).

I had given GMAT classic last year and have a score of 680 (Q48, V34). However, when I appeared for GMAT Focus in March, I got a poor 535.

I have been studying since May now and aim to give GMAT by mid August. I have been practicing official questions from the guide and gmatclub.

Any suggestions on how do I improve to 655+?

Thanks

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GmatKnightTutor · Answer

For CR, consider checking out Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for Critical Reasoning. For RC, becoming familiar with how inference questions work could be helpful as well. If you can find a study buddy who is strong on DI and could use your help with areas of the GMAT you're strong on, that could be worth something to consider including as well. There's a study buddy thread on gmatclub you could check out/sign up to.

How to score high on GMAT Verbal.

How to score high on GMAT Verbal.

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi thelady02,

You seem to be very close to your target score (recent 635). Is there a reason you're looking to change your approach?

thelady02 · Answer

Hi Ajitesh,

Thanks for the kind words. I’m essentially looking for any strategies to help me reach a 700+ equivalent since I’m planning to give the test in a few weeks.

I’m not sure how do I proceed from here because I have been practising official questions for all the 3 sections but need some more improvement.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi thelady02,

So, the good news is that you are in a pretty nice spot!

That said, you must continue to find your holes and fix them to improve your score. Topical practice is a great way to do that.

For example, let’s say that you want to practice Number Properties. You can do so by answering 50 or more questions just from Number Properties: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc.

After each problem set, thoroughly analyze your incorrect questions. For example, if you got a remainder question wrong, ask yourself why. Did you make a careless mistake? Did you not properly apply the remainder formula? Was there a concept you did not understand in the question?

By carefully analyzing your mistakes, you will be able to fix your weaknesses efficiently and, in turn, improve your GMAT quant skills. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant, verbal, and DI topics.

For some more advice, here is a great article you can check out:

How to Improve Your GMAT Score

thelady02 · Answer

Thanks, Scott for replying. I agree I have been making careless mistakes on quant and DI.

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