How to increase my verbal score

[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!

[jnelson0612]

Hello!
This is a great question and you've given excellent detail. Unfortunately this forum is more to answer specific verbal questions rather than strategy. However, Stacey on the General forum will be happy to help you. Please just repost there: general-gmat-strategy-questions-f9.html

Best wishes!