Help required for GMAT strategy/timing

Question

Hi all,

I recently took a GMAT Prep mock and scored a 700(V35, Q49). I'm able to solve most hard questions separately; however, on the mock, timing seems to be an issue, especially for Verbal. I was able to attempt only 27(21 correct) questions and had to guess the remaining 9(3 correct) questions. Any suggestions on improving my timing/strategy/approach towards the test?

Also, I'm planning to take the actual GMAT in a week. My target score is 740(+).
Any and all suggestions are welcome.

plaverbach · Answer

Try to memorize:
Quant:
Question/ time
11/40
21/20
31/2

Verbal
11/45
21/27
31/10

That sad, you should not spend more than 4 min in any question and your guess should not be concentrated toward the last few questions

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Toffelfabriken · Answer

Perhaps my post in  this thread  will be of use to you.

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi Vansh89, Try taking one hour long sectional quizzes - for quant you can take a quiz of 31 questions with a time limit of 62 minutes and for verbal you can take a quiz of 36 questions with 65 minutes. By doing this, you will get adjusted to solving the questions under pressure. Make sure you solve the questions using the right methods. And meanwhile, don't forget to go through your mocks and analyze the solutions of the questions. All the best

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi vansh789,

I have the perfect article for you. If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out.

Timing Strategies For a Higher GMAT Quant Score

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi vansh789,

Many GMATers face pacing issues in the Quant section, the Verbal section or both – so you are not alone. However, it's important to remember that pacing problems do NOT exist on their own - they're the results of OTHER problems. Most GMAT questions can be approached in more than one way, meaning that since you have to guess on so many questions in the Verbal section, "your way" might be the "long way" (and you might also have developed some 'bad habits' during your studies that are leading to inefficient choices when you deal with Verbal questions).

Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

If you scored 700 (or higher) on just this most recent CAT - and you will continue to study (and retest) until you score 740 - then you might want to consider pushing back your current Test Date.

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Rich

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