Gmat Quant Section

Hi Qazi Shakeeb,

Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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

Most of those questions are already discussed in detail here. Just type the first line of the question in the search box and you will get the corresponding link. The links discuss various methods. Go through them all. With practice, you will get comfortable with them.

It is overwhelming, my friend.

1st) Don't worry, thousands and thousands of ppl felt or feell the same, it proves that you are normal
2nd) Find a tutor to help you (it was my preference, I highly recommend you that) or a course that fits to your budget.
3rd) Enjoy the journey

Best,

Felippe

Hi Qazi Shakeeb,

If you are struggling with OG questions, it may be an indication that you have not fully learned each GMAT math topic prior to practicing those questions. Thus, you might consider first learning each GMAT quant topic prior to doing random practice from the OG.

Remember, the GMAT is such a challenging exam because there are relatively few questions asked in a given exam, yet those questions come from a huge topic pool. Thus, the best way to get a great GMAT score is to have a thorough understanding of all the topics that may be tested on the exam. To develop such mastery, you want to strive for linear and targeted learning and follow that with focused practice. In other words, you want to master one topic before you move to the next. Have you been able to study in this way?

For example, if you are learning about Number Properties, you should learn as much as possible about that topic: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc. After that, be sure that you practice with a lot of questions (50 or more) just on Number Properties. The results of that practice will help you to determine how well you have truly mastered that topic.

Here’s an article that may help you better understand how to design a robust GMAT study plan.

Also, you may consider using some more robust prep materials in addition to the OG. While the Official Guide is a great book because it has official questions from past GMATs, there are not enough questions given about each topic to provide full exposure to all GMAT topics. Additionally, the questions are presented in a random order, so it’s challenging to use the OG for focused practice.

Have you considered an online self-study course? In comparison to GMAT prep books, self-study courses typically provide detailed study plans and have granular analytics, so you can easily track your progress as you move through the course. By being able to track your progress, you will remain more engaged, and you’ll be able to more accurately forecast when you are ready to take your real GMAT. If you would like to learn more about which online resources are available, check out the verified course reviews here or on Beat The GMAT.

If you have any further questions feel free to reach out.

Good luck!