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Exam 3 weeks away - change current study plan? [#permalink] New post   06 Aug 2023, 17:46
I've taken 3 official GMAT practice exams, 1 e-GMAT test, and 1 Princeton Review exam over the past month, and I'm happy that my score has been increasing, but given that my official exam is 3 weeks away, I'm wondering whether I should change my study plan.

7/15: 680 (35V | 48Q | 5 IR) Official GMAT Practice Exam, took at a coffee shop, approximately 10-15 minute breaks between each section
7/23: 650 (37V | 43Q | 5 IR) Princeton Review, took at home, approximately 10-15 minute breaks between each section
7/29: 670 (36V | 45Q | 8 IR) Official GMAT Practice Exam, took at a coffee shop, strict 8 minute breaks
8/5: 710 (38V | 49Q | 8 IR) Official GMAT Practice Exam, took in a private room at a library, strict 8 min breaks
8/6: 720 (42V | 46Q) e-GMAT exam, took in a library, although it was not in a private room nor quiet setting as there were children screaming and running around

Since my official exam is in 3 weeks, I'm considering to do the following, but I'm wondering if anyone has any other ideas based on my score history:

Week 1 (this week):
- M-F, do 30 Q and 30 V medium-hard GMAT official practice questions daily, review correct and incorrect questions
- Sat: Take Official GMAT practice exam in private library room, strict 8 min breaks
- Sun: Take e-Gmat practice exam in private library room, strict 8 min breaks

Week 2:
- M-F: Do 30Q and 30V hard GMAT official practice questions daily, review correct and incorrect questions
- Sat: Take official GMAT practice exam, private library room, strict 8 min breaks
- Sun: Take e-Gmat practice exam in private library room, strict 8 min breaks

Week 3:
- M-Th: Do 30Q and 30V hard GMAT official practice questions daily, review correct and incorrect questions
- Friday: BREAK
- Sat: Take e-GMAT practice exam, review incorrect answers for all mock tests taken
- Sun: BREAK
- Mon: EXAM DAY at noon. In the morning, do 5 easy/medium questions for Q and V each as warm-up

Also, I'm wondering if I should take Manhattan Prep practice exams instead of e-GMAT practice exams. I've heard good things about both, but I'm not sure if one is more accurate than the other. Is there a consensus on which is more accurate?

Thanks everyone!
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Re: Exam 3 weeks away - change current study plan? [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2023, 00:07
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- M-Th: Do 30Q and 30V hard GMAT official practice questions daily, review correct and incorrect questions


Might be good to mix in some EASY and MEDIUM questions. If you have the Official-Guide, leveraging the online Wiley version could be helpful to create timed practice sets. May want to save 1 or 2 Official Mocks in case you retake for any reason as well.

If you feel your fundamentals are solid, consider working on your solving approach. May boost your score a bit. Had a student for example who went from a V41 to a V45 in about 10 days on a retake. Perhaps work with a study buddy who is strong on a section (i.e. RC) you're not to see how they approach it. There's a study buddy thread on gmatclub you can check out/sign up to.

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Re: Exam 3 weeks away - change current study plan? [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2023, 08:00
If things are going good, stick to the plan
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Re: Exam 3 weeks away - change current study plan? [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2023, 12:53
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Hi factsfollow.

If you plan to do all those questions timed, one adjustment you could make is to do some untimed just to give yourself more time to refine your strategies and skills.

For some tips on how to practice for best results, see this post.

The Best GMAT Practice Methods
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Re: Exam 3 weeks away - change current study plan? [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2023, 19:25
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Hi factsfollow,

Regarding your plan, I think you can stick to taking just official practice exams. Also, feel free to keep us updated as you take them.
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