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06 Dec 2015, 15:34
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Hi,
About a week back I made up my mind to study for the GMAT and give the exam at the earliest. On that very day I gave a mock test to judge my initial performance, and figure out my weaknesses. I scored a 600 on the veritasprep free sample test. I also realized that my most major weaknesses were (in descending order):
1. Critical Reasoning
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Data Sufficiency
4. Integrated Reasoning (Complete)
For the last week, I focused my studies primarily on Critical Reasoning and Data Sufficiency, studying from the Manhattan series.
Today I gave another sample test, the one provided by the official GMAT website through its free software. I managed a score of 740 as per the review. The section-wise breakup was
----------- Scaled --------- Percentile
IR------------ 3 ---------------- 24
Quant------ 50 ---------------- 90
Verbal------ 40 ---------------- 90
Total------- 740 --------------- 97
This time, CR was no longer a weakness, and I managed to do pretty well on almost all CR questions. RC still remains a major challenge for me, and as you can obviously see, my IR continues to be extremely weak.
In the Quant section, again Data Sufficiency proved to be a challenge, and the majority of wrong answers were from DS.
Now, I understand that it's easier to score higher on the sample test given by the GMAT software, as compared to the tests given by other companies. My primary concern here how do I plan my studies and sample tests so as to maximize my productivity. I hope to be able to give the GMAT by mid-Feb.
What should be my preferred source of study to cover my biggest weaknesses? How much time should I devote to studying the theory for each section? Should I primarily focus on studying the theory, or practice? And what sample tests should I give which could give me a more fair judgement of my capability?
I would greatly appreciate your responses. Thanks in advance.
About a week back I made up my mind to study for the GMAT and give the exam at the earliest. On that very day I gave a mock test to judge my initial performance, and figure out my weaknesses. I scored a 600 on the veritasprep free sample test. I also realized that my most major weaknesses were (in descending order):
1. Critical Reasoning
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Data Sufficiency
4. Integrated Reasoning (Complete)
For the last week, I focused my studies primarily on Critical Reasoning and Data Sufficiency, studying from the Manhattan series.
Today I gave another sample test, the one provided by the official GMAT website through its free software. I managed a score of 740 as per the review. The section-wise breakup was
----------- Scaled --------- Percentile
IR------------ 3 ---------------- 24
Quant------ 50 ---------------- 90
Verbal------ 40 ---------------- 90
Total------- 740 --------------- 97
This time, CR was no longer a weakness, and I managed to do pretty well on almost all CR questions. RC still remains a major challenge for me, and as you can obviously see, my IR continues to be extremely weak.
In the Quant section, again Data Sufficiency proved to be a challenge, and the majority of wrong answers were from DS.
Now, I understand that it's easier to score higher on the sample test given by the GMAT software, as compared to the tests given by other companies. My primary concern here how do I plan my studies and sample tests so as to maximize my productivity. I hope to be able to give the GMAT by mid-Feb.
What should be my preferred source of study to cover my biggest weaknesses? How much time should I devote to studying the theory for each section? Should I primarily focus on studying the theory, or practice? And what sample tests should I give which could give me a more fair judgement of my capability?
I would greatly appreciate your responses. Thanks in advance.
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06 Dec 2015, 17:13
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Hello there !
Seems like you have already cracked the hacks of the GMAT to bag a great score.
Some of the recommendations from my side based on your results would be :
- Subscribe to one test series (Manhattan or Veritas or princeton etc...)
Don't toggle here and there as that might not give you the right picture.
Take there 1st test to set the benchmark, Give the tests every 2 weeks in and measure your progress.
- Focus on your weak areas and do some study for the theory as well as practice.
But don't stop practicing some regular topics as well in which you are already stronger.
Mainly, GMAT is an ability test so you need to keep your ability fresh for all concepts so time and again just do some questions for things you are already good at as well.
- Devoting time is crucial and the most important thing here is regularity.
Even if you can devote couple of hours a day or 10~15 hours a week, its fine but it should be regular to keep things fresh.
- Set a target for your GMAT, may be 750+ or something, it's important to have a goal in mind as well.
Just as a suggestion, if you are planning to target applications for 2016 entry, then you should better start working on the applications as well and may be consider giving the GMAT earlier.
All the best !
Cheers !
Dhiraj
Seems like you have already cracked the hacks of the GMAT to bag a great score.
Some of the recommendations from my side based on your results would be :
- Subscribe to one test series (Manhattan or Veritas or princeton etc...)
Don't toggle here and there as that might not give you the right picture.
Take there 1st test to set the benchmark, Give the tests every 2 weeks in and measure your progress.
- Focus on your weak areas and do some study for the theory as well as practice.
But don't stop practicing some regular topics as well in which you are already stronger.
Mainly, GMAT is an ability test so you need to keep your ability fresh for all concepts so time and again just do some questions for things you are already good at as well.
- Devoting time is crucial and the most important thing here is regularity.
Even if you can devote couple of hours a day or 10~15 hours a week, its fine but it should be regular to keep things fresh.
- Set a target for your GMAT, may be 750+ or something, it's important to have a goal in mind as well.
Just as a suggestion, if you are planning to target applications for 2016 entry, then you should better start working on the applications as well and may be consider giving the GMAT earlier.
All the best !
Cheers !
Dhiraj
RachitGmat16
06 Dec 2015, 19:23
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Hi RachitGmat16,
If you really have been studying for just a week or so, then you are clearly a naturally strong Test Taker. Before I can offer any suggestions on your plans going forward, I'd like to know a bit more about your overall timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When do you plan to apply to Business School?
3) Do you know which Schools/Programs you plan to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
If you really have been studying for just a week or so, then you are clearly a naturally strong Test Taker. Before I can offer any suggestions on your plans going forward, I'd like to know a bit more about your overall timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When do you plan to apply to Business School?
3) Do you know which Schools/Programs you plan to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
