Not performing on MGMAT CATs

[ap0045073]

Hello all,

I will be giving my GMAT test on 15th June 2013.

I had been preparing on and off since last year, but changed gears since last two months. However, I am not seeing any improvement at all in my verbal scores.

My MGMAT scores are as follows:
CAT 1 7/2012: V 38, Q 34 total 600 (ran out of time for quant left a question unanswered)
CAT 2 9/2012 V 34, Q 43 total 640 (this time Verbal question was unanswered
MGMAT CAT 3 3/3/2013 v34, q45 650
MGMAT CAT 4 3/23/2013 v35, q44 650
gmat PREP 1 4/21/2013 v38, q50 720
MGMAT CAT 5 4/28/2013 v34, q47 670

I have MGMAT SC book. I'd gone through the book thoroughly and then did the questions from OG 13. My accuracy was fairly decent with only 33 question going wrong out of 140 under timed conditions.

Also, I just completed CR from OG 13 with just 8 questions wrong out of 124. I seem to have a similar accuracy for RC (which I am practicing). I am unable to make out anything out of this. And what's worse is, I do not know how to proceed further, as I am fairly comfortable with the OG 13 questions that I completed.

Though my scores improved over the period, what surprises me is that all the improvement is due to quant scores. Considering I never prepared for quant in last two months, I am unable to gauge my verbal preparation.

Can someone help me resolve this paradox? This is utterly frustrating and demotivating for me :(

AKP

[StaceyKoprince]

Well, it's good that your quant is getting better. :)

For verbal, I need some more detailed data on your strengths and weaknesses in order to advise you. Use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT(s):
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

Then come back here and tell us the results of your analysis and what you think you should do based on that analysis. We'll tell you whether we agree and advise you further. (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!)

Off the top of my head, though, it's often the case that timing and mental stamina are major factors in your score. If your timing is off or if you get too mentally fatigued as the test goes on, your score can stagnate even if you are objectively getting better. (Mental fatigue especially affects verbal, since that's the last section on the test.)