Please Advice on Action Plan

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Hi All,
I took my Gmat about 20 days ago after preparing for about 4 weeks and am disappointed with the scores I got. My total score is 660, with a breakdown of 47Q and 34V ( AWA score of 4). On the practice exams, I averaged 650 (6 exams) on MGMAT and 710 and 700 on the GMAT Prep two free practice exams. I am planning to retake the exam in 3 weeks. Can you please advice/suggest what strategy I should follow to increase the likelylhood of breaking the 700 barrier.
Should I focus on Math or English?
Any advice which can increase the likelihood of increasing my current score by 20-30 points would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance

[StaceyKoprince]

When you scored 700 and 710 on GMATPrep, did you take the full tests (essay and IR included)? What did you do on the second GMATPrep, which has the same IR section as the first one - did you do a different set of IR questions?

I'm trying to figure out whether those scores may have been artificially inflated because you gave yourself a mental advantage - either skipping sections or doing a section with questions that you'd seen before. Then, you wouldn't have been as tired during Q and V, which can lead to an artificially inflated score.

You scored 47 Q and 34 V, which are both 70th percentile. Because you're about equal in both already, there isn't an obvious answer as to whether you should focus on Q or V.

Do you find it easier to study / learn one of those sections? Do those scores approximately match what you were scoring on your practice tests? Or did you score better / worse on Q or V in practice?

What timing issues do you have? (Everybody has timing issues - the question is just what issues you have!)

You can use the below to analyze your MGMAT CAT (this should take you a minimum of 1 hour):
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

Also, read these two articles:
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/inde ... lly-tests/
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmat/

Figure out your strengths and weaknesses as well as what you think you should do based on that analysis. Then come back here and tell us; 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!)

Finally, I'll just address one thing: unless you have a hard deadline, don't decide now when you're going to retake the test. You can't force this - it's going to take the time that it takes. Better to make sure that your practice scores and skills are solidly where you want them before you go back in again.