Need to get over the 600 barrier!!:(

[sheshank.kumar]

Hi,
I have been preparing for over a month for my Gmat and have 3 weeks left. I have been giving mocks from the beginning of my prep and so far I have been able to score only between 580-610.

My performance while preparing individual topics is decent and each time I give an exam I am more comfortable and positive about my performance. However, the scores contradict it all.
I have identified that in Math, I tend to get slow on the tougher sums and I have also seen that consecutive wrong answers are quite responsible for the lower scores.
Range of math- 38-45.

Verbal: I cannot seem to rely on any one of the test areas. My performance in RC, CR and SC varies a lot in each Mock- it has become more mood specific. How do I prepare/ practice better to be able to reach a decent score- I want to score a 35. So far I have been between 29-31.

Please advise a strategy.
Really desperate!:-/

[StaceyKoprince]

Most people study for 3-4 months minimum, so to start, 2 months may simply not have been enough time.

You don't mention your goal score, but if it's a lot higher than your current scoring range, then you will likely need more than 3 weeks to get there. (eg, if you are going for a 700, it's unlikely that you will get there in 3 weeks.) I know that's probably not what you were hoping to here, but it's better to have a realistic view and make good decisions accordingly.

One major cause of the "I feel like I'm learning but my scores aren't moving much" phenomenon is timing - if you've got timing problems, it will mess up the whole section.

You can use this article to analyze your recent MGMAT CATs to see whether you have timing problems (and learn more about your strengths and weaknesses):
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

Then come back here and tell us the results of your analysis. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. Part of getting better is developing your ability to analyze your results - figure out what they mean and what you think you should do about them!)

Also, please let me know:
- your goal score
- what study materials you have available
- how you have been studying so far

And check out this article for other resources, in particular the How To Study section:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmat/