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Re: Which problems should one solve first: OG or QuestionBanks? [#permalink]
EMPOWERgmatRichC wrote:
Hi avelez89,

It's unclear how you've been studying so far, but completing "all questions" of a type and then randomly moving on to another category is NOT a good idea. There are certain areas of the Quant and Verbal that are tested more often than others, so they're worth more points AND they're worth coming back to (to review periodically), so that you can keep your skills in those areas sharp.

1) How long have you been studying?
2) What materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?

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Thank you Rich, for your help and time.

1) I´ve only been studying for 2 weeks,I have worked through all MGMAT quant books
2) I have MGMAT books that I plan to read, and then practice problems from OG and Questions banks, and then move on to CATs
3 & 4) I have not yet taken a CAT, but I´m aiming real high (750+). (multiple perfect scores on the SAT). I have not taken any CATs yet as to not waste them, and since I´m aiming so high, I figured I would be reading all the theory and doing all the problems regardless of initial score.
4) Plan to take GMAT in 3 months.

P.D: I was considering using the OG sub-topic lists from the MGMAT books


In the end, I´m not so sure what is the best next step after reading the MGMAT books.

Thanks a lot!!
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Re: Which problems should one solve first: OG or QuestionBanks? [#permalink]
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Hi avelez89,

Taking FULL-LENGTH CATs (including the Essay and IR sections) at regular intervals is a MUST during your training. If you have not taken any yet, then we have NO idea of your actual strengths and weaknesses. As such, you should plan to take a FULL CAT sometime soon (perhaps this weekend). Once you have your scores, you should report back here and we can talk through your study options.

Many Test Takers who use a book-heavy study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular scoring level. While it's too early to know if that will happen to you, you might want to consider investing in a GMAT Course of some type (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led) that will give you the consistent guidance you need to score at a high level.

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