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03 Feb 2025, 13:07
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Hey dear community,
as I am short in time and feel a bit lost, I thought it would be a good time to make a forum post. Maybe someone can relate or has clear sight in my fog:
Current situation:
- GMAT is in 16 days
- Minimum goal: 565 / Target goal: 605-655
- First GMAC Mockup after first week of research/ little studying: 395 (Q66 V73 DI70 ) - did horrible on timing and quant basics as well as long verbal texts. I know advanced math concepts, but lack the basics.
- Inititally had 5 weeks, but spent the first 1,5 weeks panicking about creating a syllabus of all the prep material i needed before giving up trying it myself and bought the Magoosh prep course.
- Second (Magoosh) Mockup Exam after 1 week of studying : 525 (Q77 V78 DI74 ) - still didnt feeel a lot of progress was made despite the higher score, maybe I was lucky
- English as a second language (English C1-C2, German as first) makes it harder especially for math to understand some questions perfectly
- Second (Magoosh) Mockup today after 2 weeks of studying: 485 (Q76 V77 DI71) - feels so crushing to fall back since I learned so many new concepts but in the moment of time-pressure, I can not apply it
- Diagnosed (but propably not suffiently certified enough for the GMAT) ADHD
Right now I really have problems with my study structure. I have a few smaller tasks everyday that I need to do (Internship application, bachelor thesis, writing e-mails) and nothing else.
Still I dont feel like I have enough progress. After going through the daily content of Magoosh in the 30 days study plan, the day is almost over (since it takes 4-7 hours to watch the content, make organized notes of the concepts learned and practicing Magoosh questions) and I am exhausted of studying with only little practice afterwards (Magoosh Question Practices with about 10-15 questions per day).
Still, I haven't touched the OG questions from the GMAC e-book yet, and I also didnt really have the time to repeat the notes I made to specific topics to really "cement" the study material correctly.
Are the Magoosh Practice questions a good substitute for the OG questions? I feel like it is more convinient to practice these since i can easily organize them well and get a good analysis of it after. At the OG e-book the questions cant be sorted customly and only by section and difficulty.
Still I feel like I would be missing out without the OG questions. My initial goal was doing 25-40 OG questions everyday, mixed from all 3 sections.
Also I am thinking about doing more than 1 Mockup Exam per week..
I feel somehow unefficient in my daily structure and am frustrated because there is not enough time to practice enough from the OG questions and I feel like I should be making better progress.
A lot of the basic concepts are still not well enough rooted in my brain to be confident in Quant and DI, but I also feel like I dont have enough time to repeat (Content, Errror Log) and practice the basics because I need to progress on the content in the Magoosh Study Plan to not miss out.
Disclaimer: In the old 30 days study plan, Magoosh recommended some of their own Practice Questions as well as OG questions every day - in the new one they released, this is not the case anymore so I wonder.
Anyone else in a similiar situation or has a good advice for my siutation? I would be eternally grateful.
PS: shoutout to Mike McGarry for being the best prep guy out there!
Keep it rolling
Aldi
as I am short in time and feel a bit lost, I thought it would be a good time to make a forum post. Maybe someone can relate or has clear sight in my fog:
Current situation:
- GMAT is in 16 days
- Minimum goal: 565 / Target goal: 605-655
- First GMAC Mockup after first week of research/ little studying: 395 (Q66 V73 DI70 ) - did horrible on timing and quant basics as well as long verbal texts. I know advanced math concepts, but lack the basics.
- Inititally had 5 weeks, but spent the first 1,5 weeks panicking about creating a syllabus of all the prep material i needed before giving up trying it myself and bought the Magoosh prep course.
- Second (Magoosh) Mockup Exam after 1 week of studying : 525 (Q77 V78 DI74 ) - still didnt feeel a lot of progress was made despite the higher score, maybe I was lucky
- English as a second language (English C1-C2, German as first) makes it harder especially for math to understand some questions perfectly
- Second (Magoosh) Mockup today after 2 weeks of studying: 485 (Q76 V77 DI71) - feels so crushing to fall back since I learned so many new concepts but in the moment of time-pressure, I can not apply it
- Diagnosed (but propably not suffiently certified enough for the GMAT) ADHD
Right now I really have problems with my study structure. I have a few smaller tasks everyday that I need to do (Internship application, bachelor thesis, writing e-mails) and nothing else.
Still I dont feel like I have enough progress. After going through the daily content of Magoosh in the 30 days study plan, the day is almost over (since it takes 4-7 hours to watch the content, make organized notes of the concepts learned and practicing Magoosh questions) and I am exhausted of studying with only little practice afterwards (Magoosh Question Practices with about 10-15 questions per day).
Still, I haven't touched the OG questions from the GMAC e-book yet, and I also didnt really have the time to repeat the notes I made to specific topics to really "cement" the study material correctly.
Are the Magoosh Practice questions a good substitute for the OG questions? I feel like it is more convinient to practice these since i can easily organize them well and get a good analysis of it after. At the OG e-book the questions cant be sorted customly and only by section and difficulty.
Still I feel like I would be missing out without the OG questions. My initial goal was doing 25-40 OG questions everyday, mixed from all 3 sections.
Also I am thinking about doing more than 1 Mockup Exam per week..
I feel somehow unefficient in my daily structure and am frustrated because there is not enough time to practice enough from the OG questions and I feel like I should be making better progress.
A lot of the basic concepts are still not well enough rooted in my brain to be confident in Quant and DI, but I also feel like I dont have enough time to repeat (Content, Errror Log) and practice the basics because I need to progress on the content in the Magoosh Study Plan to not miss out.
Disclaimer: In the old 30 days study plan, Magoosh recommended some of their own Practice Questions as well as OG questions every day - in the new one they released, this is not the case anymore so I wonder.
Anyone else in a similiar situation or has a good advice for my siutation? I would be eternally grateful.
PS: shoutout to Mike McGarry for being the best prep guy out there!
Keep it rolling
Aldi
03 Feb 2025, 20:41
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Practice using timer.. topic wise then give mocks official only to see your preparation...
04 Feb 2025, 02:45
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Hey Aldi,
You're not alone—many test-takers struggle with structuring their study time effectively. Given your time constraints and recent score fluctuations, here are a few key suggestions:
1. Prioritize OG questions: While Magoosh is great for learning concepts, OG questions reflect the actual GMAT better. Aim for at least 20-30 OG questions daily, focusing on weak areas.
2. Targeted practice over passive learning: Instead of spending most of your time watching videos and making notes, shift to active problem-solving. Review mistakes thoroughly, but keep moving.
3. Time management drills: Your score drop might be due to timing issues. Practice under timed conditions (e.g., 10 questions in 20 minutes) to simulate test pressure.
4. Strategic mock exams: One full-length mock per week is enough. Instead of increasing frequency, analyze past mocks in depth—identify where you lose points and why.
5. Simplify your routine: Given your ADHD, a structured but flexible plan might help. Set small, achievable goals daily rather than sticking rigidly to a 30-day plan.
Stay consistent, focus on OG practice, and believe in your progress. You still have time to improve before test day!
Good luck! 🚀
You're not alone—many test-takers struggle with structuring their study time effectively. Given your time constraints and recent score fluctuations, here are a few key suggestions:
1. Prioritize OG questions: While Magoosh is great for learning concepts, OG questions reflect the actual GMAT better. Aim for at least 20-30 OG questions daily, focusing on weak areas.
2. Targeted practice over passive learning: Instead of spending most of your time watching videos and making notes, shift to active problem-solving. Review mistakes thoroughly, but keep moving.
3. Time management drills: Your score drop might be due to timing issues. Practice under timed conditions (e.g., 10 questions in 20 minutes) to simulate test pressure.
4. Strategic mock exams: One full-length mock per week is enough. Instead of increasing frequency, analyze past mocks in depth—identify where you lose points and why.
5. Simplify your routine: Given your ADHD, a structured but flexible plan might help. Set small, achievable goals daily rather than sticking rigidly to a 30-day plan.
Stay consistent, focus on OG practice, and believe in your progress. You still have time to improve before test day!
Good luck! 🚀
