Scores not improving

[MariaR697]

Hi, Im writing this post because i desperately need some help. I have been studying for the GMAT since I finished my class (Almost 3 months ago), and my scores are not improving. On my first CAT attempt before the first class I got 550, which I thought was good for the first time. Then on the 2nd attempt I got 570 and on the 3rd I got 580. I had the post course assessment appointment and the instructor gave me a few suggestions, which I followed.

One of the suggestions was to practice critical reasoning (my overall score was 33%) so I spent 2 weeks working on them. Then I spent 1 week working on SC and RC. I decided then to do another CAT just to see what my Verbal score would be; to my surprise it was even worse than the last 2 CATS I had done.

I dont understand what Im doing wrong. What should I do?

Thanks!

[StaceyKoprince]

I'm sorry that you're struggling with the test. We'll dig in and figure out what's going on.

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

Then, use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CATs (this should take you a minimum of 1 hour):
http://tinyurl.com/analyzeyourcats

Based on all of that, figure out your strengths and weaknesses as well as any ideas you have for what you think you should do. 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!)

Please also feel free to reach out to your teacher (if you have lost his/her email address, contact the office to get it - gmat@manhattanprep.com or 800.576.GMAT). I'm sure she or he would be happy to help!