Do you ever forget quant?

Question

If you take a time gap in preparations, do you ever forget quant skills?

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

There is a chance one can become rusty.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi zs2,

GMAT skills can 'fade' over time, so the first question would be 'how long are you going to be away from your studies?'

As an aside, you already have a 720/Q50, so you can comfortably apply to any Schools that interest you (meaning that continuing to study for the GMAT is almost certainly NOT necessary). We last discussed your plans last July, but you had not finalized a list of Schools at that time. Did you end up applying to any Programs over the last year (and if you did, then what were the results?)?

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

GMATBusters · Answer

Ever? definitely yes. But it depends on the time GAP. 
Also, the accuracy, speed decreases.

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi zs2,

A gap does have a significant effect on your preparation. That's the reason it's important to make a habit of studying everyday. I understand that there might be days on which you cannot find time to study but it's always better to study for one hour at least so that you don't lose touch.

The best way to do that is to have a proper study plan with clear deadlines. When you have tasks assigned, you will have a clear idea of what to study on any given day. This way, you don't have to spend additional time in planning your studies. If you are wondering how to get your personalized study plan, you can get it by signing up for the free trial of GMATWhiz. It takes into consideration the number of hours you can dedicate for studies in a week and then creates a study plan.

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Having said that, if you are getting back to your GMAT prep after a considerable break, then you would need a strategy for that. Please go through the article below to understand the right way to go about it.

GMAT after a break: How to go about it?

Hope it helped. If you have any queries regarding the study strategy, you can get in touch with me using the below link. I will be happy to help.

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MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

Whether you lose your quant knowledge and skills to a significant degree during a break in preparation depends on how long that break is and also on how you have learned in the first place. If you have learned concepts thoroughly, from the ground up, then you'll likely retain your knowledge and skills for a long period of not using them much. If you have learned things on a surface level or memorized formulas and ideas without really understanding them, you won't retain as much.

For instance, you could learn to answer permutations and combinations questions either by applying memorized formulas and patterns or by fully understanding what underlies formulas and patterns and applying that understanding even if you also happen to use formulas or patterns. The more you have done the second rather than the first, the longer you'll retain your ability to answer such questions without applying it.

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