Hi, there. I'm happy to help.

First of all, you may find this blog about skipping vs. guessing useful ----
http://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/guessing-a ... -the-gmat/

Second of all, it's very important to understand the distinction between blind guessing (any of the 5 answers could be correct) vs. eliminating one or more answers and guessing from the remaining answer (what GMAC calls "solution behavior"). The former, on average, will not bring you any net gain, but the latter will, on average, increase your score. In particular, remember on DS --- you almost always can eliminate some answers. Suppose you determine the individual statements are insufficient by themselves --- then the answer would have to be (C) or (E). If you get to that point in a DS, and realize it will take several minutes to determine between those remaining two choices, then guess randomly and move on. If you guess random from two choices over several questions in a section, that will be mathematically in your favor: on average, that will raise your score. OF course, use that strategy only when you don't see a clear and quick path to the solution, and use the time saved to calculate answer to questions you can solve.

Finally, as I assume you are aware, the GMAT in 3 days will involve an Integrated Reasoning section. Here's a free eBook I wrote on the IR section:
http://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/gmat-integ ... ing-ebook/

I hope all that is helpful. Let me know if you have any further questions.

Mike
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Dear badbeatjackpot

I don't know, but if I had to guess, it sounds to me that this past GMAT wasn't much of a fluke. Finishing the section is very important --- it's much better to guess on a few hard ones in the middle, than miss a few doable ones at the end of the section. I think your chances to break the 600 ceiling are very strong.

Practice this new strategy, and I hope you remain calm and level-headed enough during the real GMAT to implement it just as well. May the Force be with you.

Let me know if you have any last minute questions.

Mike
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Hi everyone. I took my exam on the 14th and I'm happy to post that I scored 650. I know its not that high but considering I didn't know how to solve half of the quantative questions a month ago, I am super happy with the results. All I needed was a 600 so I am very relieved.
My unofficial score showed that my quantative was 56% but my verbal saved me at 87%.

I guess everyone has their strengths...

I just wanted to thank the Gmatclub because I came here quite often while studying. There were some great resources here