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23 Jul 2024, 18:49
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I've been reflecting on my GMAT progress for the past couple months and feel like I've hit a plateau where my score is not improving past 500s. My target score is 675.
For the past couple months, I have been taking exams every other weekend - reviewing the exam using an error log and then during the week doing timed sets from the online question bank of 4Q for Quant, Verbal, and DI daily. I also made flashcards for 'when I see X, do X' for strategies and common issues I encounter. I allocate an hour to committed study daily during the week, and aim to have 3 hour on Satuday for test and Sunday for revising the exam. I've started noticing patterns and similar questions types, but in overall I need to increase my score across all sections. I have used up almost all of the practice exams at this point and am looking for additional resources.
My exam date is in November, so I have rougly 4 months before test date. I'm committed to revisiting my exam strategy and study approach and looking for advice and input.
Here are the breakdowns of my tests:
3/24- 555 (Q74, V81, DI77)
5/4 - 565 (Q77, V80, DI77)
6/8 - 585 (Q77, V82, DI78)
6/16 - 515 (Q77, V82, DI78)
6/23 - 525 (Q74, V81, DI73)
6/29 - 575 (Q75, V80, DI80)
7/23 - 555 (Q78, V77, DI78)
For the past couple months, I have been taking exams every other weekend - reviewing the exam using an error log and then during the week doing timed sets from the online question bank of 4Q for Quant, Verbal, and DI daily. I also made flashcards for 'when I see X, do X' for strategies and common issues I encounter. I allocate an hour to committed study daily during the week, and aim to have 3 hour on Satuday for test and Sunday for revising the exam. I've started noticing patterns and similar questions types, but in overall I need to increase my score across all sections. I have used up almost all of the practice exams at this point and am looking for additional resources.
My exam date is in November, so I have rougly 4 months before test date. I'm committed to revisiting my exam strategy and study approach and looking for advice and input.
Here are the breakdowns of my tests:
3/24- 555 (Q74, V81, DI77)
5/4 - 565 (Q77, V80, DI77)
6/8 - 585 (Q77, V82, DI78)
6/16 - 515 (Q77, V82, DI78)
6/23 - 525 (Q74, V81, DI73)
6/29 - 575 (Q75, V80, DI80)
7/23 - 555 (Q78, V77, DI78)
24 Jul 2024, 10:26
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Including/mentioning which areas of the GMAT you find slippery could be helpful. If CR is a problem, for example, consider checking out Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for Critical Reasoning. Posted debriefs by people who've scored well/improved their scores could also be useful to see what they did/used during their prep journeys.
How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.
How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.
26 Jul 2024, 07:46
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Hi gmat2324,
If I'm being honest, when I look at your prep routine, I see the main issue is that it's very question-heavy, which is likely why you have not seen the improvement you'd like to see. The good news is that if you can adjust your prep strategy to a topical learning and practice approach, I do think you'll see the improvement you are looking for. Let's use quant as an example.
615 is a great start! Regarding how to move forward with your prep, I recommend focusing on a strategy consisting of topical learning and practice. In other words, focus on just one topic at a time and practice that topic until you achieve mastery.
For instance, let's consider your study of Number Properties. First, immerse yourself in all aspects of this topic, and then, focus solely on Number Property questions. After each problem set, take the time to delve into your incorrect answers. This self-reflection is a powerful tool that allows you to understand your learning process and make significant improvements. For instance, if you made a mistake in a remainder question, ask yourself why. Was it a careless error? Did you not apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that you didn't grasp?
By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all Quant, Verbal, and DI topics.
For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, here is a great article:
The Best Way to Study for the GMAT
If I'm being honest, when I look at your prep routine, I see the main issue is that it's very question-heavy, which is likely why you have not seen the improvement you'd like to see. The good news is that if you can adjust your prep strategy to a topical learning and practice approach, I do think you'll see the improvement you are looking for. Let's use quant as an example.
615 is a great start! Regarding how to move forward with your prep, I recommend focusing on a strategy consisting of topical learning and practice. In other words, focus on just one topic at a time and practice that topic until you achieve mastery.
For instance, let's consider your study of Number Properties. First, immerse yourself in all aspects of this topic, and then, focus solely on Number Property questions. After each problem set, take the time to delve into your incorrect answers. This self-reflection is a powerful tool that allows you to understand your learning process and make significant improvements. For instance, if you made a mistake in a remainder question, ask yourself why. Was it a careless error? Did you not apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that you didn't grasp?
By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all Quant, Verbal, and DI topics.
For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, here is a great article:
The Best Way to Study for the GMAT
