GMAT exam in 4 weeks, looking for strategies

Question

Hi Guys,

I'm planning to take GMAT on 10th July. I have been studying with OG but that seems out of any strategy to attempt questions. So, I am looking for options to get prepared with strategies about attempting different questions. Specifically, I am having difficulty with DS.

Help in this regard would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Kinshook · Answer

Hi  imranwch 
You can try question banks in GMATClub and filter DS questions of various difficulty level and from various sources including OGs.
If you want to build fundamentals MGAT strategy guides may help you.

Hope it helps!

imranwch · Answer

Thanks for your reply, yes, GMAT strategy guide is something I am looking for.

Is it more helpful to signup for paid services like kaplan, e-gmat or gmatwhiz etc? Or recourses from GMATClub are fine enough to get a good score?

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DisciplinedPrep · Answer

imranwch  - I do not want to sound difficult but learning new strategies and applying them on the test that is scheduled four weeks from now do not seem to be a good move. You may want to master concepts, learn strategies, and then take several practice tests. Only when your practice test scores are in the range of 30 points of your target score, you are good to take the test.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi imranwch,

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:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what 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)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) 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

imranwch · Answer

Hi EMPOWERgmatRichC,

Please find below my answers to your questions.

Look forward to hear from you soon.

Thanks

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi imranwch,

Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so since you've been studying for just one month, you should not expect to have mastered any aspects of the GMAT just yet.

GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your 2 CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 460 +/- a few points). You handle certain aspects of the GMAT consistently well, but you also make certain consistent mistakes. Statistically-speaking raising a 460 to the point that you can consistently score 600+ will likely require at least another 2-3 months of consistent, guided study - and you'll have to make significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Thankfully, the GMAT is a consistent, predictable Exam, so you CAN train to score at a higher level. Based on the application deadline you listed, you only have about 4 weeks of potential study time though, so there will likely be a limit to how much you can improve in that time.

The information in your last post appears to have been 'cut off', but it sounds as though the University of Saskatchewan has some type of minimum GMAT Score requirement. What is that requirement? I ask because that aspect of your application would be the immediate concern - and if you don't have enough time to hit that Score, then you might need to consider pushing back your application.

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

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi imranwch,

Regarding prep courses, in addition to seeking advice in this thread, take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for  the best quant  and  verbal courses , and also read through some  GMAT success stories  to see what materials have worked well for other test-takers.

Also, would you like some general advice on how to improve your verbal and quant skills?

You also may find it helpful to read this article about 
 how to score a 700+ on the GMAT .

Good luck!

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