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Both bad V29 Q27. My aim is 640 points, this is what I need to get into the business school.


I would actually suggest the Optimus Prep Course - it is very extensive and starts with basics, so pretty much what you need at this stage. You don't need to blast through any of the stuff you already know which Economist does well with their adaptive platform. Magoosh is a good option but they don't offer as many Questions (800 vs. 5,000) so you will benefit from that as well from additional CAT's

You can compare courses here: https://gmatclub.com/marketplace/courses

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It's kind of frustating that I am so bad. I don't know how to handle it to be honest, because my GPA at my University is pretty good and I thought I would do better.
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Hi Ramesh,

Many Test Takers are unhappy with their first Diagnostic CAT scores, so you're not alone. It's important to remember that the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. With a 640 score goal, you'll have to make some big improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections, so you have to make sure that you've given yourself enough time to learn the content and the proper Tactics.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) Your post implies that you're interested in just 1 School; what School is it?
4) How do you know that you "need" a 640?

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