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Thank you Janielle and Rich,
Thanks a lot for your valuable comments!
I know that unanswered questions would account on serious penalties, but its true that I was in a situation to answer the final 9 questions of my verbal section in 7 minutes! so I just guessed the random choices, and adding to it the final 4 questions wr RC questions.......so I didn't even read the question......I just selected some options and finished the test....! I have given the 2 free gmat prep CATs and scored 510,570. but i really didn't expect a score of 420 !

I used only the OG materials and some free questions form EGMAT, nothing more than that....as you said.....in that time I thought that it would be enough....! actually I got this idea from one of my friend who boasted that he scored 610 in 10 days of preparation and upon his reference i relayed only the OG and nothing more is needed.

on accepting your serious comments.........I'm planing to process my applications for the early action deadlines which is dated sept-oct for most of the colleges. its true that 300 points increase might be foolish but some thing inside me says that i can make it!

I can dedicate all the time i have for the next 3 moths to my GMAT ! and as jainelle said.......I'm planing to start from the scratch........strengthening the fundamentals....!! and Rich Im more comfortable in self study mode.....! so Im looking for materials that would exactly suit me...!
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Hi sathish419,

When it comes to studying for the GMAT, there are a variety of different options. Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it. We have a variety of those resources at our website (www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them then choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

If you have any additional question, then you can feel free to contact me directly.

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well my friends.....I have just given my GMAT and returned with a disappointing score of 420 (Q 35 V 15), Though I admit that my preparation was not optimal ( mere 20 days of preparation with not more than 5 hours a day)and underestimated the giant!! The verbal score actually shook my spine and I still cant figure out why it drooped to the bottom.
I was using the OG and some free E-Gmat prep options.(miscalculated and thought not to spend too much :( )
so now.....seeking help from all my family mates to help me, guide me to prepare myself for the next battle..!!
I'm applying for fall 2018 admissions, and so planing to take my next GMAT by July end, targeting 700!
I have already pulled myself out from my early blood sucking projects so I don have any time constrains, I can dedicate up to 8 hours a day!
Need suggestions in choosing the study materials ,online courses, tips, tricks ect ect.....!

Hey Sathish,

A score of 420 implies lack of basics. Your first course of action should be thoroughly studying an entire curriculum. Q35 implies that your basic Math knowledge is fine. You need to work on GMAT Quant. If self study is what works best for you, great! There are enough resources to help test takers study on their own - there are books that discuss all important concepts and videos which do the same thing but through instructor explanations.
Try out our resources here: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/
The DS book, the SC video lecture and a practice test are available for you to try out.
The on demand course seems to be the most suitable for you. Check out its details here: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/gmat-on-demand/