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19 Jul 2014, 03:09
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So, I am kinda scared since I signed up for my GMAT for 19th September. Just took my first prep test and Scored 310. Trying to work as hard as I can, but at times, while giving the test I felt the time was too less to even understand complex passages. Apart from that, maths and geometry takes a bit of my time as well.
Is there an easier way / tools you guys can suggest to reach 700 in a couple of months?
Thanks.
Is there an easier way / tools you guys can suggest to reach 700 in a couple of months?
Thanks.
19 Jul 2014, 15:39
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That's going to be tough, but it depends a lot on why you're getting that score. Did you run out of time before completing one or both of the main sections? There is a substantial penalty for not completing questions, so if you did time out you will get a big jump just by speeding up and guessing at the end.
On the math side, if you knew all this material well once upon a time but you have simply forgotten, it's not always too hard to get back up to speed. However, if some of these concepts were always a struggle, it might take a bit longer to improve.
In verbal, learning and practicing new strategies can certainly make a difference, but if it takes you a long time to read and comprehend, the improvement process can be a long one. On the other hand, some people find that they simply need to focus their attention differently. For instance, maybe you are getting stuck on small details instead of reading for the larger point.
I can give more precise recommendations if I know more about your experience, but in any case you should start right away with a full prep program and see what you can do. There should certainly be many areas in which you can improve your performance!
On the math side, if you knew all this material well once upon a time but you have simply forgotten, it's not always too hard to get back up to speed. However, if some of these concepts were always a struggle, it might take a bit longer to improve.
In verbal, learning and practicing new strategies can certainly make a difference, but if it takes you a long time to read and comprehend, the improvement process can be a long one. On the other hand, some people find that they simply need to focus their attention differently. For instance, maybe you are getting stuck on small details instead of reading for the larger point.
I can give more precise recommendations if I know more about your experience, but in any case you should start right away with a full prep program and see what you can do. There should certainly be many areas in which you can improve your performance!
19 Jul 2014, 19:11
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Thanks for the detailed reply Dmitry. While giving the prep, I made sure I finished it on time. If I got stuck at question which were taking me long to calculate (even if I knew how to). I took a calculated guess, which did not turn out right all the time unfortunately.
Most of the maths questions seem solvable, but here again I guess I wasted my time in thinking of the best solutions and calculations. Misled myself in thinking that maths was my strong point but seems like its more time consuming.
Reading happens quickly, but like you said it takes time for me to comprehend. I find myself reading the entire passage at least twice, or even thrice at times.
Most of the maths questions seem solvable, but here again I guess I wasted my time in thinking of the best solutions and calculations. Misled myself in thinking that maths was my strong point but seems like its more time consuming.
Reading happens quickly, but like you said it takes time for me to comprehend. I find myself reading the entire passage at least twice, or even thrice at times.
