verbal score stuck at 36

[schwerbrad]

Quick background: English is my primary language and I first took the GMAT last March, scoring a 600 (Q-36 V-36). I recently took the MGMAT live class and stuck with one of the instructor's suggested prep strategies (breaking the OG into sections and then breaking each of the sections into thirds, being able to complete each third before moving onto the next.).

I just returned from my 2nd official attempt and received a score of 660 (Q-44 V-36). My two GMAT Prep practice exams were 640 and, most recently (yesterday), 680 (Q-44 V-39). My Quant range was 42-46 and my verbal range was 36-39 for the MGMAT and GMAT Prep practice exams.

I'm thinking about watching each "Thursdays with Ron" video before my next exam. Does anyone have any other suggestions to raise my verbal score. I was shocked to see my quant score go from 36 to 44 only to see my verbal score go nowhere.

Thanks in advance!

[StaceyKoprince]

The good news is that Q did get better (and your overall score - congratulations!).

Okay, for verbal, two things. Because you took our course, you're eligible for a free Post-Exam Assessment (if you haven't done it already). This is a phone call with an instructor to debrief from the test and come up with a plan to re-take it. Send an email to studentservices@manhattangmat.com and request the Post-Exam Assessment.

You can also continue to get advice here if you'd like. I need a better idea of 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!)