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18 Nov 2019, 02:32
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I've been studying for two months, with the 2019 OG and Manhattan as main focus. Have done (most of) the practice questions in the OG and read through the Quant part of the manhattan. I've been neglecting the verbal part a bit, since the verbal section is my strong one. I struggle with quant and time management.
Nevertheless, I've done my first practice exam and the score was 450. My goal on test day is 530. I'm not too disappointed with my score of 450, however, I realized I've had the wrong approach studying for this test. I focused too much on practice questions and took my time doing them. I started doing questions almost instantly, learning by solving problems. This is how I've studied before with success, but the GMAT is so much more different from what I've done in the past.
At this point I can solve most of the questions on quant, but it takes a lot more time than two minutes. The same goes for the verbal section. Applying the theory fast enough and not being able to "think" about the problem I face made me realize I don't have the theory behind both Quant and Verbal so seamlessly I can apply it instantly. I didn't have time for at least four questions on each part Quant and Verbal. I also found IR hit me like a hammer, I was not used to these types of questions.
So, my question is what to do next. Should I focus on going through the literature more ambitious? Should I continue doing questions but with more time management? It sucks to have been "studying wrong" but I have to face it and just move on. I've got about 1-2 h/weekdays and at least 8-10 hours on the weekends ahead.
Any help would be most helpful. Cheers.
Nevertheless, I've done my first practice exam and the score was 450. My goal on test day is 530. I'm not too disappointed with my score of 450, however, I realized I've had the wrong approach studying for this test. I focused too much on practice questions and took my time doing them. I started doing questions almost instantly, learning by solving problems. This is how I've studied before with success, but the GMAT is so much more different from what I've done in the past.
At this point I can solve most of the questions on quant, but it takes a lot more time than two minutes. The same goes for the verbal section. Applying the theory fast enough and not being able to "think" about the problem I face made me realize I don't have the theory behind both Quant and Verbal so seamlessly I can apply it instantly. I didn't have time for at least four questions on each part Quant and Verbal. I also found IR hit me like a hammer, I was not used to these types of questions.
So, my question is what to do next. Should I focus on going through the literature more ambitious? Should I continue doing questions but with more time management? It sucks to have been "studying wrong" but I have to face it and just move on. I've got about 1-2 h/weekdays and at least 8-10 hours on the weekends ahead.
Any help would be most helpful. Cheers.
18 Nov 2019, 05:46
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I've been studying for two months, with the 2019 OG and Manhattan as main focus. Have done (most of) the practice questions in the OG and read through the Quant part of the manhattan. I've been neglecting the verbal part a bit, since the verbal section is my strong one. I struggle with quant and time management.
Nevertheless, I've done my first practice exam and the score was 450. My goal on test day is 530. I'm not too disappointed with my score of 450, however, I realized I've had the wrong approach studying for this test. I focused too much on practice questions and took my time doing them. I started doing questions almost instantly, learning by solving problems. This is how I've studied before with success, but the GMAT is so much more different from what I've done in the past.
At this point I can solve most of the questions on quant, but it takes a lot more time than two minutes. The same goes for the verbal section. Applying the theory fast enough and not being able to "think" about the problem I face made me realize I don't have the theory behind both Quant and Verbal so seamlessly I can apply it instantly. I didn't have time for at least four questions on each part Quant and Verbal. I also found IR hit me like a hammer, I was not used to these types of questions.
So, my question is what to do next. Should I focus on going through the literature more ambitious? Should I continue doing questions but with more time management? It sucks to have been "studying wrong" but I have to face it and just move on. I've got about 1-2 h/weekdays and at least 8-10 hours on the weekends ahead.
Any help would be most helpful. Cheers.
Nevertheless, I've done my first practice exam and the score was 450. My goal on test day is 530. I'm not too disappointed with my score of 450, however, I realized I've had the wrong approach studying for this test. I focused too much on practice questions and took my time doing them. I started doing questions almost instantly, learning by solving problems. This is how I've studied before with success, but the GMAT is so much more different from what I've done in the past.
At this point I can solve most of the questions on quant, but it takes a lot more time than two minutes. The same goes for the verbal section. Applying the theory fast enough and not being able to "think" about the problem I face made me realize I don't have the theory behind both Quant and Verbal so seamlessly I can apply it instantly. I didn't have time for at least four questions on each part Quant and Verbal. I also found IR hit me like a hammer, I was not used to these types of questions.
So, my question is what to do next. Should I focus on going through the literature more ambitious? Should I continue doing questions but with more time management? It sucks to have been "studying wrong" but I have to face it and just move on. I've got about 1-2 h/weekdays and at least 8-10 hours on the weekends ahead.
Any help would be most helpful. Cheers.
my humble advice will be: (this works for me)
Read a chapter from Manhattan Quant guides, and then do the problems regarding that topic/or chapter. There is a list of related official questions at the end of every book.
when you are doing a question, do similar questions. this is what I mean: for every question use gmatclub, use timer, read experts(mainly Bunuel) explanations and then scroll down to the bottom of that thread, you will see 5 more questions link. DO ALL the FIVE. Use the learning from earlier questions and from MGMAT guides.
* "GMAT Club Master Directory" has all the OG questions link.
Remember to take TAKEAWAYS from every question. the takeaways should be like:
IF I SEE ________ IN MY FUTURE PROBLEMS, I WILL DO ______ TO SOLVE THEM!
hope this will help.
good luck.
18 Nov 2019, 07:46
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Musique
I've been studying for two months, with the 2019 OG and Manhattan as main focus. Have done (most of) the practice questions in the OG and read through the Quant part of the manhattan. I've been neglecting the verbal part a bit, since the verbal section is my strong one. I struggle with quant and time management.
Nevertheless, I've done my first practice exam and the score was 450. My goal on test day is 530. I'm not too disappointed with my score of 450, however, I realized I've had the wrong approach studying for this test. I focused too much on practice questions and took my time doing them. I started doing questions almost instantly, learning by solving problems. This is how I've studied before with success, but the GMAT is so much more different from what I've done in the past.
At this point I can solve most of the questions on quant, but it takes a lot more time than two minutes. The same goes for the verbal section. Applying the theory fast enough and not being able to "think" about the problem I face made me realize I don't have the theory behind both Quant and Verbal so seamlessly I can apply it instantly. I didn't have time for at least four questions on each part Quant and Verbal. I also found IR hit me like a hammer, I was not used to these types of questions.
So, my question is what to do next. Should I focus on going through the literature more ambitious? Should I continue doing questions but with more time management? It sucks to have been "studying wrong" but I have to face it and just move on. I've got about 1-2 h/weekdays and at least 8-10 hours on the weekends ahead.
Any help would be most helpful. Cheers.
Nevertheless, I've done my first practice exam and the score was 450. My goal on test day is 530. I'm not too disappointed with my score of 450, however, I realized I've had the wrong approach studying for this test. I focused too much on practice questions and took my time doing them. I started doing questions almost instantly, learning by solving problems. This is how I've studied before with success, but the GMAT is so much more different from what I've done in the past.
At this point I can solve most of the questions on quant, but it takes a lot more time than two minutes. The same goes for the verbal section. Applying the theory fast enough and not being able to "think" about the problem I face made me realize I don't have the theory behind both Quant and Verbal so seamlessly I can apply it instantly. I didn't have time for at least four questions on each part Quant and Verbal. I also found IR hit me like a hammer, I was not used to these types of questions.
So, my question is what to do next. Should I focus on going through the literature more ambitious? Should I continue doing questions but with more time management? It sucks to have been "studying wrong" but I have to face it and just move on. I've got about 1-2 h/weekdays and at least 8-10 hours on the weekends ahead.
Any help would be most helpful. Cheers.
Hi Musique,
Given your scores in your previous mocks, and your performance in OG questions. I would say there are certainly some conceptual gaps and you may need to solidify your base first. As your score in Verbal has constantly been a bit low, I believe you should subscribe to a well designed course to improve you score in Verbal. I believe you may be able to complete the entire online course in 1 month.
To improve your scores in verbal, you can consider e-gmat verbal online or the e-gmat verbal live course. They are both amazing courses especially designed for non-natives. They offer almost 25% of their courses for free so you can try out their free trial to decide which one you want to go for. Plus the e-gmat Scholaranium which is included in both the courses is one of the best verbal practice tools in the market. You can easily track your progress in that you can identify your strengths and analyze and improve on your weak areas,
Further taking multiple mocks might help. Apart from the GMATPREP, Manhattan GMAT tests and Veritas Prep Tests in my experience have good verbal and Quant section and will certainly help you point out and improve your weak areas.
Further another advantage of taking many mocks is to build up your stamina. Apart from the GMATPREP tests, taking practice tests of any major GMATPREP company ought to do that.
I would also encourage you to purchase Official GMAT practice Question form mba.com for some great additional practice.
Hope this helps. All the best!
