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01 Jun 2014, 04:13
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Hi all,
I have been studying since February. On my first CAT I got 410 and after 3 months I retake a CAT and scored 330!
I made a lot of progress during these months, I am sure of that (in presume my level is around 500/500 at the moment) because during exercises my range of right answers is around 65-70% or more, the only problem is that I have no confidence with timing and furthermore, while I do some CATs, I am anxious and I think this might be the wall which doesn't allow me to go forward on my GMAT journey.
For now I will do these steps:
1. check the CAT wrong answers and study related arguments;
2. try to do exercises for at least 60-75 mins (timed);
What do you think about? did u have the same problem of mine? How did u overcome it?
Thanks a million in advance!!!!
I have been studying since February. On my first CAT I got 410 and after 3 months I retake a CAT and scored 330!
I made a lot of progress during these months, I am sure of that (in presume my level is around 500/500 at the moment) because during exercises my range of right answers is around 65-70% or more, the only problem is that I have no confidence with timing and furthermore, while I do some CATs, I am anxious and I think this might be the wall which doesn't allow me to go forward on my GMAT journey.
For now I will do these steps:
1. check the CAT wrong answers and study related arguments;
2. try to do exercises for at least 60-75 mins (timed);
What do you think about? did u have the same problem of mine? How did u overcome it?
Thanks a million in advance!!!!
02 Jun 2014, 08:57
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Focus on reviewing your mistakes and hold yourself accountable so that you will never make the same mistake again.
When it comes to learning -- seeing how someone else approaches that same problem can help.
For example, we recommend our students pause our videos and attempt the question themselves. Then un-pause the video and watch how we approach that same question.
Lastly, re-attempt the question.
This helps to maximize retention of learned concepts in an audio-visual manner that involves repetition of newly gained thought processes.
As an example, try the above exercise with this: https://www.gmatpill.com/criticalreasoni ... Estate.mp4
When it comes to learning -- seeing how someone else approaches that same problem can help.
For example, we recommend our students pause our videos and attempt the question themselves. Then un-pause the video and watch how we approach that same question.
Lastly, re-attempt the question.
This helps to maximize retention of learned concepts in an audio-visual manner that involves repetition of newly gained thought processes.
As an example, try the above exercise with this: https://www.gmatpill.com/criticalreasoni ... Estate.mp4
06 Jun 2014, 11:55
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It sounds like you might need a better strategy for debriefing after your practice exams.
After you take a simulation test (sim test), don’t forget to debrief! You can improve your study strategy immensely by simply debriefing after each simulation test. Debriefing means taking the time to examine your score assessment and using the information to develop a strategic plan for improving your score.
You should conduct a debriefing soon after each test while the test questions are still fresh in your mind. A good debriefing can take almost as long as the test itself.
Look at each question in your score assessment carefully, and determine why you answered it correctly or not. If you answered it incorrectly, what could you have done differently? It’s no use making sweeping statements like “I will pay more attention during studying.” It’s much more valuable to tell yourself tips like “I must remember to plug in negative and positive numbers in inequalities.”
Also, take a look at your time management strategy. Which types of questions took longer? On which questions did you spend too little time?
Another tip: look for recurring patterns within each test. Do your areas of weakness remain the same from test to test? If so, you may not be reviewing these topics properly. This may be a sign that you should schedule a one-to-one tutor session about this subject.
Don’t forget to document your debriefing sessions so you can read your notes before your next simulation test. Good luck!
After you take a simulation test (sim test), don’t forget to debrief! You can improve your study strategy immensely by simply debriefing after each simulation test. Debriefing means taking the time to examine your score assessment and using the information to develop a strategic plan for improving your score.
You should conduct a debriefing soon after each test while the test questions are still fresh in your mind. A good debriefing can take almost as long as the test itself.
Look at each question in your score assessment carefully, and determine why you answered it correctly or not. If you answered it incorrectly, what could you have done differently? It’s no use making sweeping statements like “I will pay more attention during studying.” It’s much more valuable to tell yourself tips like “I must remember to plug in negative and positive numbers in inequalities.”
Also, take a look at your time management strategy. Which types of questions took longer? On which questions did you spend too little time?
Another tip: look for recurring patterns within each test. Do your areas of weakness remain the same from test to test? If so, you may not be reviewing these topics properly. This may be a sign that you should schedule a one-to-one tutor session about this subject.
Don’t forget to document your debriefing sessions so you can read your notes before your next simulation test. Good luck!
