680 (Q42, V41) to 700 in 3 weeks. How do I improve my quant?

Question

I have been studying 6-7 weeks, and take the exam in ~3 weeks (April 1st).

Disappointed with my results as I've spent a decent amount of time on quant (skipped around on TTP, did all of OG Hard PS and half of OG Hard DS), and for verbal i watched GMAT Ninja and pretty much 0 practice.

Seems that there is the most room for improvement with quant given that I got a 36th percentile score.

What is the best strategy from here? Other than reviewing my error log and maybe finishing up OG DS? Go back and seriously grind TTP? CATs (if so, please direct me where).

Thank you!

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi drahma7.

The way to master Quant is to master one topic at a time in the following way.

- First, review the concepts and strategies a topic involves.
 
- Then, do practice questions involving that topic UNTIMED until you're achieving high accuracy
 
- Finally, work on reducing the time per question until you're correctly answering questions involving that topic at test pace.

By mastering one topic at a time in that way, you'll drive you score up bit by bit until you achieve your goal.

For more on how to master GMAT Quant, see this post.

How to Increase Your GMAT Quant Score: Top 25 Tips

Suraj0184 · Answer

Need to practice topic-wise questions using Forum Quiz. Extremely useful explanations posted by Experts therein.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Working with a study buddy who has strong Quant skills may be helpful. There is a study buddy thread on gmatclub you can check out/sign up to. You could teach Verbal in exchange for Quant, for example. Browsing for similar posts by people who've improved their Quant could also provide some helpful insight.

5 Quant tips

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi drahma7,

Assuming that your Verbal skills are consistently this strong - and that you've been taking your CATs/mocks in a realistic fashion that matches-up with how you will take your Official GMAT - then you are closer to a 700+ Score than you probably realize.

Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi drahma7,

I think the move is to dive back into TTP, but this time follow the study plan exactly as it's laid out. Do you think you can do that? Also, feel free to contact us on live chat if you need any additional advice.

drahma7 · Answer

I hope my verbal skills are this strong consistently. I realized pretty on it's my strong suit, as my TTP diagnostic indicated I did really well with no prep. After watching GMATNinja I was able to get the OG verbal hard problems correct ~80% of the time so I just figured I would focus on quant. I took this mock under as strict conditions as possible. I even got the MGMAT prep test simulation booklet and marker and I used that.

1.) Been studying 15 hours a week.
2.) I have only used my first official free practice exam from officialgmat/mba website 
3.) Took it last Monday and got the scores I outlined in this post. Only one I have ever taken. 
4.) My GMAT is April 1st. I am a college senior and applying deferred. Targeting all T10 + CMU (I have a job lined up in tech and CMU seems well respected in the industry.) Going to start apps the day after my GMAT and work on it through that entire month, prioritizing schools that have deadlines earliest.

drahma7 · Answer

Since I only have 3 weeks, I'm not sure whether I have time to work through TTP like that, although I wish I had done that from the beginning, it seems like if I had I would be good to go haha

drahma7 · Answer

Is forum quiz worth buying rather than using free search feature?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi drahma7,

Since you are planning to apply to some highly-competitive Programs, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement (and the more time that you have to act on that advice, the better). There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

I've also sent you a PM with some additional notes.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]

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