Road to Verbal: V30 to V40

After 1 month, I took my first diagnostic test using the GMAT Prep software and scored 580 (Q39,V30). I honestly felt defeated because I knew I needed at least a 700+ for the top B-schools. So I decided to work on my Verbal because my SC score was really low, I re-read the MGMAT SC book but looking back now I should have accepted that my issue was not only about putting in the time needed, but also about finding a good online platform with video lectures. I have never been one to study using only books.

I re-read the MGMAT SC but I think I made my situation worse by trying to memorize all the different rules. I was hesitant about spending more money on courses but one day when I was working on some OG SC questions after work, I failed 8 out of the 10 SC questions i had solved so out of frustration, I bought the eGMAT SC course. It was truly a blessing. The way the topics are broken down is incredible. For each video, there is a pre-assessment quiz which was good so that I can access my knowledge on the topic (e.g modifiers, pronouns etc). Then the video explanations explained the topics and addressed common errors. Afterwards a post assessment quiz was given.

After watching half of eGMAT videos, I took another practice test and scored GMAT Prep 2: 640 (Q45, V35). Quite an improvement from V27 but I knew that I needed to find more time to work on SC.

In October, I took the Exam Pack 1 and scored 680 (Q48, V35). I retook the exam again but the questions were 30-40% the same so I scored 770 (Q50, V45) so I didn't get too excited. 2 weeks later, I finished the remaining verbal videos and took another practice test and scored 710 (Q48, V40).