Scored 590 in GMATprep for the second time..please help!

[amulyahwr]

I scored 590 for the second time in GMAT prep ...my GMAT is on 26th July..Quant 49 but verbal 21...please help...dont know wat to do with verbal...already read official guide 12th edition,done manhattan SC ...m reaally worried about test.

[utesoma]

you should provide more detail on your former preparation in order to receive help.

[Chris Knight]

Best thing is to study grammar heavily. What have you done for prep with verbal beside going through questions?

[amulyahwr]

Dear Chris

I had written my GMAT and I would really appreciate if you could help me with the application process. To brief out, my profile is as follows:

1. Currently working as an Assistant System Engineer, Tata Consultancy Services.(will have 1 year experience on 27 Sept,2012)

2. Pursued B.Tech in Computer Engineering(CGPA: 7.151/10 or 71.15%)(2007-2011).

3. Completed my schooling in year 2007 with 89% in 10th and 79% in 12th.

4. GMAT score : 640(Q:49/V:28) (unofficial score, official score yet to receive)

5. Yet to give TOEFL

6. Some of pre-requisites of my target institutions are:
6.1 AACSB accredited( in addition other accreditations can also be there)
6.2 Must be affordable with respect to tution fess and living expenses.
6.3 Must have good placement record

Perhaps it will be really helpful if anyone can suggest me good universities.
I was an active student and conducted National Level event while pursuing my B.Tech. I am good in quantitative and analytical area. I can share more about me and my achievements during college time. I like to draw,sketch and paint for which I had received awards in school and university.

With regards

Amulya Gupta

[Chris Knight]

My honest opinion for you would be to take a lot of time to study for the verbal section. You have a good record, but are only 1 year out of school. This is a negative along with your verbal score. Fortunately, the two can work together if you take time to prep. Learn your grammar rules and improve this area. As you take time (this doesn't happen overnight) studying the English language you will be at 3-4 years of work experience, which will put you in a position to apply for some schools. It is good to be ahead of the game, which you are, but do not force the issue.

[amulyahwr]

Dear Chris

Thanks for your opinion. I really appreciate it. But still if you would like to consider me for which schools would you suggest me as per my prerequisites. I know its difficult for me to get through this time but I want to give a shot and apply to the universities. I will prepare again for GMAT as suggested by you.

With regards

Amulya Gupta