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11 Nov 2014, 06:42
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Hi Experts,
My “judgment date” is coming in a few days and I have tried 3 GMATPrep exams so far with the results as below:
Exam Score Math Score verbal Score Verbal - CR Ave. time Verbal - RC Ave. time Verbal - SC Ave. time
650 47 33 39 2:48 24 1:41 35 1:19
700 45 40 42 2:12 35 2:34 41 1:02
700 48 37 37 2:29 32 1:42 41 1:31
Two major problems I found after reviewed those mock exams:
1, Bad timing on Verbal. I spent about 75-90 seconds on SC and 150 seconds on CR respectively on average, causing me sometimes have to skip on RC passage as a whole;
I really want to know where and how I can make SC within 60-70 seconds per question and make CR within 120-130 seconds per question? For SC, generally, I could figure out right answer immediately after I reviewed those wrong ones, so I think I don’t have the problem on the “knowledge” base but I don’t know how can I speed up a bit.
For CR, I do find 1-2 challenges questions I cant figure out the answer even when I spent quite a few minutes in my after-exam review session, but generally speaking I can pick up the right answer with given generous time, I did all the OG 13 and Verbal 2 CR twice but I have to spend about 3 minutes on each of the questions with correct rate on 90%, but again the real challenge to me is the time, I can not deeply comprehend the passage, build up the logic structure and split over those twisted answers within 120 seconds, I really appreciate it if there is any advice to me.
2, I made a lot careless mistakes over and over again on Math:
I made most of my mistakes on CR, always 6/10 and 4/10 on PS:
a) Overlooked the restriction on “different integers” on an question about median concept;
b) Ignored the possibilities of “multiple of integers” in a ratio problem;
c) mistakenly JUST chose a wrong answer after I figure out the right one;
d) Did not see that the graph already offers the value of the length of a square;
e) In DS, when evaluating (2), mistakenly add (1) into (2);
f) ......
Also, I always lack of time for 1 or 2 questions, I also need to improve my timing strategy on math.
There is nothing about concept, knowledge but purely on my mentality, how can I change that and make me more focus (I m even sitting in a very quiet environment), highly appreciate your advise!
My “judgment date” is coming in a few days and I have tried 3 GMATPrep exams so far with the results as below:
Exam Score Math Score verbal Score Verbal - CR Ave. time Verbal - RC Ave. time Verbal - SC Ave. time
650 47 33 39 2:48 24 1:41 35 1:19
700 45 40 42 2:12 35 2:34 41 1:02
700 48 37 37 2:29 32 1:42 41 1:31
Two major problems I found after reviewed those mock exams:
1, Bad timing on Verbal. I spent about 75-90 seconds on SC and 150 seconds on CR respectively on average, causing me sometimes have to skip on RC passage as a whole;
I really want to know where and how I can make SC within 60-70 seconds per question and make CR within 120-130 seconds per question? For SC, generally, I could figure out right answer immediately after I reviewed those wrong ones, so I think I don’t have the problem on the “knowledge” base but I don’t know how can I speed up a bit.
For CR, I do find 1-2 challenges questions I cant figure out the answer even when I spent quite a few minutes in my after-exam review session, but generally speaking I can pick up the right answer with given generous time, I did all the OG 13 and Verbal 2 CR twice but I have to spend about 3 minutes on each of the questions with correct rate on 90%, but again the real challenge to me is the time, I can not deeply comprehend the passage, build up the logic structure and split over those twisted answers within 120 seconds, I really appreciate it if there is any advice to me.
2, I made a lot careless mistakes over and over again on Math:
I made most of my mistakes on CR, always 6/10 and 4/10 on PS:
a) Overlooked the restriction on “different integers” on an question about median concept;
b) Ignored the possibilities of “multiple of integers” in a ratio problem;
c) mistakenly JUST chose a wrong answer after I figure out the right one;
d) Did not see that the graph already offers the value of the length of a square;
e) In DS, when evaluating (2), mistakenly add (1) into (2);
f) ......
Also, I always lack of time for 1 or 2 questions, I also need to improve my timing strategy on math.
There is nothing about concept, knowledge but purely on my mentality, how can I change that and make me more focus (I m even sitting in a very quiet environment), highly appreciate your advise!
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11 Nov 2014, 11:41
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Hi michaelu,
The key to SC and CR is pattern recognition. If you have to solve every pattern from scratch, then you're going to take a long time. However, if you train yourself to recognize commonly repeated sentence patterns and argument structures, you can instantly and instinctively recognize the points that the GMAT loves to test.
What practice have you done so far? The GMATprep software is great for real, testlike experience--but it's not the best for pattern recognition or test-taking strategy.
Most GMAT classes will go into depth on test-taking strategies; so too will our prep4GMAT mobile app, which you can download to your phone to study on the go. This is the key to speeding up your verbal section.
Hope this helps?
The key to SC and CR is pattern recognition. If you have to solve every pattern from scratch, then you're going to take a long time. However, if you train yourself to recognize commonly repeated sentence patterns and argument structures, you can instantly and instinctively recognize the points that the GMAT loves to test.
What practice have you done so far? The GMATprep software is great for real, testlike experience--but it's not the best for pattern recognition or test-taking strategy.
Most GMAT classes will go into depth on test-taking strategies; so too will our prep4GMAT mobile app, which you can download to your phone to study on the go. This is the key to speeding up your verbal section.
Hope this helps?
11 Nov 2014, 18:25
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Dear Eli,
Thank you so much for your prompt response! So far I have done OG13 twice on SC and CR, once on RC, and 2 CAT tests from Gmatclub.
May I know a bit more details about "pattern recognization" please? meaning common errors in SC, common logic structure, common logic errors and common out of scope statements in the wrong answers please? How can I get into the stage of Pattern Recognization please? This can be attained by practising more questions, or are there some other strategies I can try please?
I found I have to spend some time on digesting and comprehending the meaning of the sentences, if they are twisted in some way, in SC, in CR passages/anwer chioces and even in some of the word translation problem, such as the double negative things......I usually have to spend 1 -1.3 min to read through the CR passage, if its relatively long and twisted before I move to the answer choices. How can I speed up my comprehension process please?
Thansk for the recommdation on the APPs, definetely will try.
Best, Michael
Many thanks,
Thank you so much for your prompt response! So far I have done OG13 twice on SC and CR, once on RC, and 2 CAT tests from Gmatclub.
May I know a bit more details about "pattern recognization" please? meaning common errors in SC, common logic structure, common logic errors and common out of scope statements in the wrong answers please? How can I get into the stage of Pattern Recognization please? This can be attained by practising more questions, or are there some other strategies I can try please?
I found I have to spend some time on digesting and comprehending the meaning of the sentences, if they are twisted in some way, in SC, in CR passages/anwer chioces and even in some of the word translation problem, such as the double negative things......I usually have to spend 1 -1.3 min to read through the CR passage, if its relatively long and twisted before I move to the answer choices. How can I speed up my comprehension process please?
Thansk for the recommdation on the APPs, definetely will try.
Best, Michael
Many thanks,
