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CLTpkg
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30 Jan 2017, 17:22
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Hey guys,
I'm about 3 weeks, coming up on 4 weeks of studying. I've been going through the MGMAT guides and have just completed book 2. I've only been averaging around 60% when I do practice questions in the OG. Note that I usually only do 2 sets of OG practice questions per book (about 20 questions) so that I can save the OG questions for later in my studies. Maybe this is a mistake?
I have also been supporting my studies with Magoosh videos and practice questions as well as reading the forums. I've been using an error log on all the problems I get wrong as well as other problems that I'm guessing on, but happen to answer correctly.
Before I get too far down the path of studying, I am wondering which method would be more appropriate:
1. Continue to move on to new topics despite only answering about 60% of OG practice questions correctly. Finish all topics and then come back to really hone in on my weaknesses.
2. Stop moving on to new topics and master each topic until I'm scoring 90% or greater on practice questions.
I have time to really get this right, and I want to make sure that I'm using my time in the most efficient way. Sometimes it seems like it may be better to get a grasp on all the topics before coming back and really driving towards perfection. I really don't know.
Thanks in advance for the insight!
I'm about 3 weeks, coming up on 4 weeks of studying. I've been going through the MGMAT guides and have just completed book 2. I've only been averaging around 60% when I do practice questions in the OG. Note that I usually only do 2 sets of OG practice questions per book (about 20 questions) so that I can save the OG questions for later in my studies. Maybe this is a mistake?
I have also been supporting my studies with Magoosh videos and practice questions as well as reading the forums. I've been using an error log on all the problems I get wrong as well as other problems that I'm guessing on, but happen to answer correctly.
Before I get too far down the path of studying, I am wondering which method would be more appropriate:
1. Continue to move on to new topics despite only answering about 60% of OG practice questions correctly. Finish all topics and then come back to really hone in on my weaknesses.
2. Stop moving on to new topics and master each topic until I'm scoring 90% or greater on practice questions.
I have time to really get this right, and I want to make sure that I'm using my time in the most efficient way. Sometimes it seems like it may be better to get a grasp on all the topics before coming back and really driving towards perfection. I really don't know.
Thanks in advance for the insight!
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30 Jan 2017, 20:23
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I prefer approach#1 for you. OG problems are precious and should not be exhausted entirely before learning the foundation content area. After completion of base prep, you can initiate your second level of learning.
https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2013/07/22/the-second-level-of-learning-to-take-the-gmat/
https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2013/07/22/the-second-level-of-learning-to-take-the-gmat/
01 Feb 2017, 20:19
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Hi CLTpkg,
Since you took your first CAT about 4 weeks ago, it would make sense for you to take a new FULL-LENGTH CAT (with the Essay and IR sections) so that we can get a sense of how well your current study routine is helping you to improve. There are clearly lots of subjects that you haven't covered yet, so you shouldn't expect to score a lot higher than before, but you should be able to get a better sense of how well you've retained what you've learned - and whether you're able to turn that into any extra points or not. Once you have that score result, you should post back here and we can discuss how you might adjust your current plan.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Since you took your first CAT about 4 weeks ago, it would make sense for you to take a new FULL-LENGTH CAT (with the Essay and IR sections) so that we can get a sense of how well your current study routine is helping you to improve. There are clearly lots of subjects that you haven't covered yet, so you shouldn't expect to score a lot higher than before, but you should be able to get a better sense of how well you've retained what you've learned - and whether you're able to turn that into any extra points or not. Once you have that score result, you should post back here and we can discuss how you might adjust your current plan.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
