I need Help! I'm stuck in 550 avg score on Gmat

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Hello everyone,  
 
 I'm coming here to ask for some help. I want to enroll in an MBA program starting in 2026 in Europe. I began my GMAT journey around mid-February. I am using Magoosh as my study provider, and I started seriously in March 2025.  
 
 My scores in my mock tests are as follows:  
     Year   
   Test   
   Date   
   Total Score   
   Q   
   V   
   DI   
 
    2025   
   Test 0 - LBS Test   
   05-Feb   
   485   
   75   
   75   
   72

Magoosh Mock Test 1   
   08-Mar   
   525   
   78   
   76   
   74

MBA Official Test 1   
   15-Mar   
   555   
   78   
   78   
   76

Magoosh Mock Test 2   
   29-Mar   
   505   
   78   
   78   
   71

Magoosh Mock Test 3   
   20-Apr   
   565   
   79   
   81   
   75

MBA Official Test 2   
   27-Apr   
   525   
   78   
   76   
   74

I’m not a native speaker, so I think verbal is one of my weaknesses. On the other hand, I believe that Quant is my strongest area, but I am not improving much in it, and I don’t know why. In Data Insights, I have mixed feelings; I don’t find it particularly hard, but my scores keep dropping. In every test I’ve taken, I struggle a lot with time in this section. 
 I'm very open to any advice, whether it's about a different provider, study plan, tutor, or something else.  
 
  Goals:   
 
   MBA Intake 2026 in Europe   
  Score Goal: Over 650 (more than 600)  
  I plan to take the GMAT test on June 14th to then prepare for the IELTS (6 weeks more)

yc168 · Answer

It's probably easier for you to improve in Quant. Try using an error log to find out your weak topical area(s), and then drill by topic.

kingbucky · Answer

Your progress from 485 to 565 is solid, and 650+ is achievable by June 14! For verbal, as a non-native speaker, focus on CR —practice 10 questions daily. Quant’s stagnating (78-79); target weak areas like probability using GMAT Club’s tagged questions. DI’s time crunch is common—prioritize MSR. Study 6 hours daily, split evenly, and use an error log. Take one official mock weekly. Magoosh is fine, but add GMAT Official Guide for variety. You’re on track—keep pushing!

shishimaru · Answer

Congrats on hitting 565! Verbal’s your hurdle, so try Manhattan Prep’s verbal guides for CR and SC—do 5 passages daily to build confidence. Quant’s stuck at 78-79; review algebra and number properties fundamentals with Magoosh’s videos, then hit hard questions. DI’s timing issue needs TPA practice—use GMAT Official Practice for 10 daily timed sets. Cut study to 5-6 hours, with 2 hours per section, and log mistakes. Take a mock every 10 days. Your plan’s solid, but a tutor for verbal could boost you to 650. Stay consistent and rest well!

supremekai · Answer

Awesome effort climbing to 565! 
Quant’s stuck; hit statistics and word problems with GMAT Club’s Forum quiz to push past 79. DI’s time crunch needs MSR drills—use GMAT Club for 10 questions daily, targeting 8 correct. Magoosh works, but add GMAT Official Practice for realism. Take a mock every 8-10 days. You’re set for 650+ by June—keep at it and rest up!

Sketchitesh · Answer

1. You need to start the error log. Work on weakness. 
2. Master 1 topic at a time. Use streak method, easy (20 right in a row) move to next level until you are (18 in a row for medium) and 15-17 for 700 level. 
3. Never leave any question unattempted. 
4. Keep tab on time, any question looks going beyond 2.5 mins guess mark and move on. 
My 0.02$

Missinga · Answer

Try to find your weak sections and then use Fourim Quiz to solve quizzes at various difficulty levels. Also, take note of mistakes you make, try to write why the mistake was made and how it can be avoided next time.

Hope it helps! Good luck with your prep

Hope it helps! Good luck with your prep

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi darg71,

Since you seem to need improvement in all sections of the GMAT, here is some advice on how to move forward with your prep.

Regarding improving your GMAT skills, my biggest piece of advice is to ensure you are studying topically. In other words, be sure to focus on just ONE quant or verbal topic at a time and practice just that topic until you achieve mastery. If you can study that way, you will start seeing incremental improvement.

For example, let's say you are studying Number Properties. First, you'll need to learn all you can about that topic, and then practice only Number Property questions. After each problem set, thoroughly analyze your incorrect questions. For example, ask yourself why if you got a remainder question wrong. 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 and verbal topics.

For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, here is a great article:

The Best Way to Study for the GMAT

Good luck!

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Year	Test	Date	Total Score	Q	V	DI
2025	Test 0 - LBS Test	05-Feb	485	75	75	72
	Magoosh Mock Test 1	08-Mar	525	78	76	74
	MBA Official Test 1	15-Mar	555	78	78	76
	Magoosh Mock Test 2	29-Mar	505	78	78	71
	Magoosh Mock Test 3	20-Apr	565	79	81	75
	MBA Official Test 2	27-Apr	525	78	76	74