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05 Jul 2014, 22:58
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Hi all,
I took my first GMAT recently and got 700 (Q45 - 63%, V40 - 91%). I've scheduled a retake in 5 weeks, and really want to bump up my quant score to at least a 70%tile, and aiming for 80%tile. Can folks make recommendations on what the most effective resources are for doing so?
I've taken all the MGMAT CATs, the 4 Official GMAT prep tests, and 6 Veritas Prep CATS. My quant score has ranged between the 60th to high 70th percentiles, while my verbal has always been 90%+. My official prep test scores range from 710 to 760--again, mostly boosted by my verbal scores.
I've studied the MGMAT guides thoroughly for at least six months, and my own assessment is that, while I have all the quant fundamentals down (e.g. I know the basic ratios and theory, as well as the basic strategies like smart numbers and backsolving), I just can't seem to make the pieces fit together on 700 to 800 level questions.
Given that I've exhausted the basic guides, and have done most of the prep tests, how should I best approach my quant review? What resources should I use? As a start, I plan on reviewing the MGMAT quant questions in much more detail and dive into the subject areas I know I am weakest on (e.g. rates / work).
Thank You
I took my first GMAT recently and got 700 (Q45 - 63%, V40 - 91%). I've scheduled a retake in 5 weeks, and really want to bump up my quant score to at least a 70%tile, and aiming for 80%tile. Can folks make recommendations on what the most effective resources are for doing so?
I've taken all the MGMAT CATs, the 4 Official GMAT prep tests, and 6 Veritas Prep CATS. My quant score has ranged between the 60th to high 70th percentiles, while my verbal has always been 90%+. My official prep test scores range from 710 to 760--again, mostly boosted by my verbal scores.
I've studied the MGMAT guides thoroughly for at least six months, and my own assessment is that, while I have all the quant fundamentals down (e.g. I know the basic ratios and theory, as well as the basic strategies like smart numbers and backsolving), I just can't seem to make the pieces fit together on 700 to 800 level questions.
Given that I've exhausted the basic guides, and have done most of the prep tests, how should I best approach my quant review? What resources should I use? As a start, I plan on reviewing the MGMAT quant questions in much more detail and dive into the subject areas I know I am weakest on (e.g. rates / work).
Thank You
06 Jul 2014, 05:25
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Hi Alliance314,
You should go through the MCATs that you have already taken and print the analysis reports.
Go through them and try to figure out patterns in your wrong answers.
Do you do more DS wrong ?
Is your probability weaker than number systems?
Spend a good time analysing the problem areas and then pick up one area at a time and proctice 30-40 questions on that. Quant is all about practice. That shpuld halp you make feel confident.
After 2 weeks, take a test and you will see a difference for sure.
Meanwhile, dont forget to practice verbal regularly. You dont want to risk that.
Good luck !!
Dont forget to press KUDOS
You should go through the MCATs that you have already taken and print the analysis reports.
Go through them and try to figure out patterns in your wrong answers.
Do you do more DS wrong ?
Is your probability weaker than number systems?
Spend a good time analysing the problem areas and then pick up one area at a time and proctice 30-40 questions on that. Quant is all about practice. That shpuld halp you make feel confident.
After 2 weeks, take a test and you will see a difference for sure.
Meanwhile, dont forget to practice verbal regularly. You dont want to risk that.
Good luck !!
Dont forget to press KUDOS
06 Jul 2014, 05:40
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Alliance314
Hi all,
I took my first GMAT recently and got 700 (Q45 - 63%, V40 - 91%). I've scheduled a retake in 5 weeks, and really want to bump up my quant score to at least a 70%tile, and aiming for 80%tile. Can folks make recommendations on what the most effective resources are for doing so?
I've taken all the MGMAT CATs, the 4 Official GMAT prep tests, and 6 Veritas Prep CATS. My quant score has ranged between the 60th to high 70th percentiles, while my verbal has always been 90%+. My official prep test scores range from 710 to 760--again, mostly boosted by my verbal scores.
I've studied the MGMAT guides thoroughly for at least six months, and my own assessment is that, while I have all the quant fundamentals down (e.g. I know the basic ratios and theory, as well as the basic strategies like smart numbers and backsolving), I just can't seem to make the pieces fit together on 700 to 800 level questions.
Given that I've exhausted the basic guides, and have done most of the prep tests, how should I best approach my quant review? What resources should I use? As a start, I plan on reviewing the MGMAT quant questions in much more detail and dive into the subject areas I know I am weakest on (e.g. rates / work).
Thank You
I took my first GMAT recently and got 700 (Q45 - 63%, V40 - 91%). I've scheduled a retake in 5 weeks, and really want to bump up my quant score to at least a 70%tile, and aiming for 80%tile. Can folks make recommendations on what the most effective resources are for doing so?
I've taken all the MGMAT CATs, the 4 Official GMAT prep tests, and 6 Veritas Prep CATS. My quant score has ranged between the 60th to high 70th percentiles, while my verbal has always been 90%+. My official prep test scores range from 710 to 760--again, mostly boosted by my verbal scores.
I've studied the MGMAT guides thoroughly for at least six months, and my own assessment is that, while I have all the quant fundamentals down (e.g. I know the basic ratios and theory, as well as the basic strategies like smart numbers and backsolving), I just can't seem to make the pieces fit together on 700 to 800 level questions.
Given that I've exhausted the basic guides, and have done most of the prep tests, how should I best approach my quant review? What resources should I use? As a start, I plan on reviewing the MGMAT quant questions in much more detail and dive into the subject areas I know I am weakest on (e.g. rates / work).
Thank You
I am going to talk about things you probably already know. But trust me, if you focus on following 3 issues and you should score at least 48-50.
Problem 1: Lack of complete knowledge
1) You said that you are facing difficulties with 700-800 level questions. I hope you know all the basic formulas/methods/topics in maths. For example : Formula of area of trapezoid, surface area of cylinder or cube, basic permuntation and combination, compound interest ratesetc. If not, learn all the tougher formulas as well - there are hardly 10-15 of them - and they are not really tough
2) Practice few tough problems on these assumed to be tough concepts.
Problem 2: Silly mistakes and traps
3) You sure are making silly mistakes: read complete question, question stem and options - take few seconds to figure out whats being asked and whats given - avoid silly mistakes. Sometimes we misinterpret the questions and find them too easy. For example you solved the question right but missed the part where it said that "X" is a "Positive Integer". Be slow at such easy questions make sure you are not missing anything.
4) You sure are missing traps: Most of the times the question itself is easy but we couldn't figure out how to solve it. Remeber that the questions is indeed not tough. Collect all your knowledge about the topic, retry and if still stuck - move on.
Problem 3: time management
5) Don't spend more than 3 minutes on any questions. If you haven't got it till 3, chances are you will not get it - move on.
