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What am I doing wrong? [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2016, 08:07
Hey All,

I've recently started studying for the Gmat and specifically started with the quant section and broke down all the topics in subsection. The problem is that I've already finished studying one sub-section using the OG, MGMAT books and Magoosh in terms of video lessons and practice questions, however when it comes to putting everything I studied on paper (completing OG questions or other practice questions) I seem to always get stuck and there's a 50/50 chance I get it wrong. I get more answers wrong than I do right. IDK what I'm doing wrong, I study 6 days a week minimum 2 hours a day and I really feel that after studying I do know the material inside and out but I''m not getting as many questions right as I would like to. Any thoughts or suggestions to improve? :|
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Re: What am I doing wrong? [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2016, 11:12
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Hi lifechangingwin,

We talked about these exact issues when you posted an earlier message here:

should-i-start-with-quant-or-verbal-first-197867.html#p1524910

Since it's been some time since then, can you go into a bit more detail about your studies so far:

1) How long have you been studying consistently?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) How have you scored on your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

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Re: What am I doing wrong? [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2016, 21:57
Hi Rich,

I've been studying consistently for about two months now (took a break due to work commitments from the last time we spoke). I was planning to take the exam in May however, that looks like that will have to be pushed back to mid June / early July. I haven't taken a full length CAT yet just have been trying to learn the logic and practice the problems but I seem to always get stumped even though I feel very confidently after learning the concepts. It seems as if the questions trip me out and I don't recover.
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Re: What am I doing wrong? [#permalink] New post   16 Mar 2016, 19:14
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Hi lifechangingwin,

Taking FULL-LENGTH CATs (with the Essay and IR sections) is an essential part of the study process. If you really have not taken any FULL CATs under realistic conditions, then you should plan to take one soon (perhaps this weekend). There's really no other way to accurately assess your skills and get a sense of your strengths and weaknesses than taking a CAT. Once you have that score result, you should post back here and we can discuss your study plan going forward.

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Re: What am I doing wrong? [#permalink] New post   21 Mar 2016, 15:02
Thanks Rich. I will go ahead and do that and come back here...work had me really ted up this past weekend so I was unable to get any real studying in but I am so focused and determined to get this done.
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