HELP needed with GMAT planning

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Hi guys,

I have been studying for GMAT since October last year and I feel I have not been doing it very well.
So far, I took 3 practice tests and one real GMAT test. My scores:

Practice test #1 460; Q34 V19
Practice test #2 550; Q38, V28
Practice test #3 560; Q44, V27
Real GMAT test 530; Q40, V22

During my online GMAT test on the 2nd of Jan, I had some connectivity issue because of which I really panicked and got quite a bad score. My test was constantly reconnecting and in the IR section the software crashed and I couldn't answer 5 questions and it got submitted. Thanks to that, Pearsons said I can retake it for free and I have now booked it for 13th of Feb. I booked it for a month later because I need to improve my score.

For my university, I need a score between 680-700. But I am not able to cross 600, for my resources I have been using Manhattan GMAT guides and the official guides for questions and also free trials of the Economist's GMAT programme. I really am struggling with Data Sufficiency questions and Sentence Correction questions. I also feel that I spent a lot more time studying the concepts than actually practising them. For the quant section, I have completely aced geometry but I am struggling with number properties and combination and permutations topic.

I would be very grateful if someone can help me with creating a study plan for the next month to achieve my target score. I am not very good at planning and it clearly has not been going well. I would also be up for anyone wanting to study together for the GMAT.

Russ19 · Answer

The link below might be useful for you: https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-study-p ... l#p1680625

shameekv1989 · Answer

I think you should dedicate more time learning the concepts and targeting focused practice on those concepts after each. And move to a new topic only after you have gotten 100% accuracy in sub-600, 85% above in 600-700 and 55-60% in 700+ level questions.

Rushing GMAT wouldn't help you. 560-580 -> 680-700 is a huge jump. 560-580 range shows you still lack the concepts required to ace the GMAT. So either opt for a structured course such as TTP for Quant and probably e-GMAT for Verbal or if you wish take the above link and prepare your own study plan covering the different topics.

All the best!!

DisciplinedPrep · Answer

goapsa1 - A 150-200 points score improvement from a 530 level in a one-month period may not be easy; you must follow a structured study plan and approach the test in a very strategic manner, given you have a limited period of time. I recommend that you take a look at our in-house study plan available in the below link.

GMAT Study Plan - 2020 Edition

GMAT Study Plan - 2020 Edition

MathRevolution · Answer

Hello goapsa1,

GMAT club is one of the great platforms to get information about the GMAT official test, Study plan, Section wise instructions, and many more.

Your current GMAT score is shaky. You can schedule a Free counseling(https://calendly.com/mathrevolution/1-on-1-session) session for 20 mins with one of our experts to have detailed advice on your current study plans.

A couple of things that can be a noticeable barrier to your scores would be some or all of the below.

• Not detailed knowledge of GMAT Math pattern and Question types
• Inefficiency by using time-consuming Conventional method to tackle DS and PS questions still
• No expert support (maybe) who can tutor, analyze, and guide you during your learning
• Lack of many updated questions and practice in the recent exam trend
• Not well aligned with time to solve questions.

Precisely, there has to be one end-to-end solution encompassing all the points mentioned above. We also want to understand your approach to solving PS and DS questions. You can try our free diagnostic test https://www.mathrevolution.com/diagnostic/dtExamMember and receive a comprehensive study guide by topic. This test will clearly help you understand your weak areas.

Your study plan will now change as you are already ready with the vital concepts and their application. The diagnostic test report will give us detailed insight into various topics and your performance. After an in-depth analysis, we will draw out the category of the topics in which you are already better and those where you need more improvement. Also, we will be able to compare your performance while solving the PS and DS questions

Also, make a note of various possible combinations to achieve a score of 650+. The possible scores will help you track your performance after taking the mock or practice test. It will also help you maintain balance in both the sections, and you will always be in a great position to allot the study hours to a specific area accordingly.

The possible score combinations for 650+: Q should be Q 46, 47, 48, and V should be V33, 34, 35.

We recommend that you must learn the Variable Approach for solving DS questions and the IVY approach for solving PS questions in order to improve your accuracy and save time while solving the question types.

The most important thing for you will be learning and commanding the Variable Approach for DS questions and IVY Approach for PS questions. These approaches are the robust self-designed time-saving techniques that will help you learn efficiently, thus raising your score in the quick nick of time.

Register with MathRevolution https://www.mathrevolution.com/member/signup to get access to our 7-day full on-demand course (27 topics, 490 subtopics, and 1,500 questions) for free trial lessons.

700+ level questions https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/questionbank are separately available, too. Start with the learning of the concepts. Make a habit of taking notes during the initial learning of the concepts.

After registering, you will have access to the practice section. Initially, try solving the DS and/or PS questions from very easy and easy category questions on the topic(s) you have learned. You may also connect with one of our experts to get one of the best tutoring supports, which will help understand the topic(s) and solve questions and learn how to manage time and accuracy.

Adding to the same, mastery of the Variable Approach to solve DS questions and the IVY approach to solve PS questions would add a feather to the cap. Below is the useful link we will recommend you to visit on GMAT club to experience the power of DS and IVY approaches.

Ultimate Q51 guide: https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-ultimate ... l#p1613600

Breakdown of GMAT math questions and types: https://gmatclub.com/forum/overview-of- ... l#p1641411

Regular tests will reflect the positive change in the score, and hence, your confidence will boost up. Gradually, with the help of mock tests, you will be able to compete with time and hence will be able to learn time-management.

We appreciate your time and patience in reading this reply.

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Success is within your reach.
Good luck!

Punit Joshi
Math Revolution Team

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi goapsa1,

I see that all this time you have shuffled through a few resources and did not follow any specific study plan for your preparation. But from now on, I would suggest you to follow a more structured process, focus on the methodology and do your prep in the right way. Because GMAT tests your application more than the concepts, it's important that you focus on learning the right methodology than on practicing questions.

You can go through this   article   to understand the  right way to create a study plan for GMAT . Having said that, I would suggest you to follow a structured process to prepare for GMAT. By structured, I mean:

The right way to prepare: 
  Learn the concepts of a topic (For example, start with the subject-verb pair concept in SC module) 
 Then learn the right methodology to solve the question types from that topic (Learn the right methods to approach questions of subject-verb pair, how to identify errors and how to eliminate answer choices) 
 Practice a few questions to get used to the methodology 
 Move to the next topic only if you get a decent accuracy in the quizzes 
 Repeat the process for all the topics 
 Once you are done with all the topics, start taking timed quizzes

This is how you should go about your preparation. Learning the right methodology and working on your weak areas are the two important steps in the learning process. Make sure you to go through the solution of every question you solve. By going through I mean, analyze each step of the solution, identify at which step you faltered, compare your approach with the right one and then nullify the gaps if any. This is the best method to learn the right methodology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65n8_LIbPIM

If you feel that the resource you are currently using helps you with all the above aspects ( most importantly with the methodology ), then you can stick with that. If not, I would suggest you to switch to a resource which can help you with the methodology and also helps you to work on your weak areas. If you need a personalized study plan, you can get it for free by signing up for the free trial of GMATWhiz.

I can suggest you in a better way if you can provide me a bit more information about how you prepared till now and your weak areas. This information will help me understand your concerns and guide you in a better way. You can use the below link to get in touch with me.

Click here to schedule a call

ojas19 · Answer

Hey,
I recently scored a 770 (Q51, V44) on the GMAT. To share my perspective of how you should go about preparing for your GMAT attempt, I am organizing a GMAT Strategy chat session alongside a fundraiser for SaiJyot, a registered NGO running a free elementary school for about 60 unprivileged kids.

Schedule: 4 pm, Sunday, January 17, 2021

The session would be really helpful for anyone planning to take up the GMAT, be it someone just starting prep or someone a day away from their booked slot. I would also be answering any questions you all might have.

Register here:  bit.ly/GMAT-SaiJyot

For queries, contact-
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