{"id":4039,"date":"2010-09-01T04:00:49","date_gmt":"2010-09-01T12:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=4039"},"modified":"2010-08-06T02:42:54","modified_gmt":"2010-08-06T10:42:54","slug":"know-when-to-hold-%e2%80%98em-pacing-on-data-sufficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/know-when-to-hold-%e2%80%98em-pacing-on-data-sufficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Know when to hold \u2018em: Pacing on Data Sufficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over these past few months of posting blogs on BTG, you\u2019ve probably noticed that I like to associate important GMAT concepts with common situations. Well, with regards to pacing on data sufficiency questions, the best way to approach them is to know the material and content through and through. However, while on the actual GMAT and as you practice with CAT tests, keep in mind the words of Kenny Rogers, The Gambler<\/em>:<\/p>\n

You Got to Know When to Hold Them\u2026<\/h3>\n

As you are working through some of the most difficult Data Sufficiency problems, we always stress not to do any more calculations then you need to. However, some questions require a hefty amount of manual calculations. If you know you will be able to get the right answer but it might take you a bit longer than you like \u2013 that is ok! But, realize you\u2019ll have to go faster on another question. While some questions require more work than others, with enough practice, you will know which questions you should spend your time. <\/p>\n

\u2026You Got to Know When to Walk Away\u2026<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ll all been there. We work through a question and we get stuck at some point. If you find that you\u2019re stuck on a data sufficiency question, realize that you can stare at the question for another 30 seconds or quickly evaluate the parts of the question you do know \u2013 i.e. if you know for sure Statement 1 or 2 is sufficient or insufficient. From what you know, a quick guess is far superior to spending another couple minutes hoping an epiphany will come.<\/p>\n

\u2026And Know When to Run\u2026<\/h3>\n

On the extremely rare occasion (hopefully!), there may be a question that you\u2019re just not sure how to approach. If you don\u2019t understand the question (or if you understand the question but are not sure where to go with it), you should guess and move on, quickly. It is better to guess at 1 minute instead of 2 minutes - and, even better to guess at 30 seconds instead of 1 minute. <\/p>\n

...You Never Count Your Money Sitting At The Table\u2026<\/h3>\n

This may be the most important statement \u2013 don\u2019t look behind you as you are working through the test. Perhaps you guessed on a question or two. Perhaps you just remembered how to answer a previous question. Perhaps you thought the last question was entirely too easy and that might mean you aren\u2019t doing as well as you typically do. Perhaps you won\u2019t do well enough on this test and be relegated to complete and utter obscurity?!?! Stop! You must always focus on the hand (or question) in front of you. Nothing good happens when you think about previous questions. Stay focused on the task at hand.<\/p>\n

\u2026There\u2019ll Be Time Enough for Counting, When the Dealing (or the test) is Done.<\/h3>\n

Once the test is over, then you can count the questions that could have been. However, surprisingly, you won\u2019t actually care anymore. You\u2019ll get your fantastic score and start dreaming about the acceptance letters that you\u2019re going to be getting\u2026 Best of luck as you continue studying!<\/p>\n

Brian Fruchey<\/em>
\nKaplan GMAT<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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