Second attampt at GMAT

[arvind87]

Hi,

I took GMAT two days back , scoring a devastating 620(Q47,V21).
More so because I've always been among the top 1% of my class and worked real hard for GMAT.
For the quant section I went through all the manhattan gmat strategy guides. For SC , i did the Manhattan SC, For CR - CR bible...
On mock tests I my scores fluctuated from 600 to 740 on GMAT prep I and 710 on GMAT Prep II.
I was scoring 49 -51 on quant and scores fluctuated mainly because of the verbal section.
While working in each question type of the verbal section i achieved a 90-95 % accuracy , but this would drop when I attempted the entire test.

A major flaw in my preparation was that I was bent on perfecting the study material rather than practicing and analyzing errors. I messed up my timing during the exam..

I want to take GMAT again and am aiming for a 720+(I had hoped for a 750+ initially) . PLease advice a study plan , duration required.. Im also worried because the pattern is changing in June..Is it possible to achieve this.. Im shattered.
My biggest weakness is SC .


Thanks a lot in advance ,
Arvind

[StaceyKoprince]

my scores fluctuated

The two most common causes:
1) timing
2) mental fatigue

So we need to address both of those things.

While working in each question type of the verbal section i achieved a 90-95 % accuracy , but this would drop when I attempted the entire test.

This is 100% normal and exactly what you should expect, actually. So this is telling me that you also need to learn more about how the scoring system works on this test, because I'm almost certain from what you said that you are currently trying to take the test the way you took tests in school. In other words, your primary focus is on getting everything right. If you continue to try to get everythign right, you will NOT get the best score you could get.

How is that possible? Read:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... to-win-it/
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... anagement/

And read the Scoring section of our free e-book The GMAT Uncovered Guide. (You have an account with us - it's already available in there. Just go look for it. :)

Next, the timing issue. Your first task is to change your testing mindset: the first article above (In it to win it) will help with that. Then, start implementing the strategies in the timing article I also linked above. It typically takes about 4-6 weeks to address timing issues, FYI.

Now, you probably also have some content areas on which you need to improve. Use the below article to analyze your most recent MGMAT CATs to help you set up a review plan:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

Then read this:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmat/

That last article contains a lot of the stuff I just told you, but it also contains additional information.

Okay, now I'm reading the second half of your post... and, yes, you're confirming that you did mess up the timing. :) And I totally agree that analyzing problems is CRUCIAL to your success! See the "How To Study" section of the "studying and struggling" article I linked above.

Yes, the test is changing in June, so you have your work cut out for you, but I'm guessing that a significant part of the problem is timing (and probably on quant as well). If you can fix that, that could be a substantial boost to your score right there. And then of course you'll also work on the actual content.

So, do the above and come back here with questions or when you need further advice. Good luck!