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20 Oct 2022, 18:09
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Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice on how to study more effectively.
I took my first GMAT last weekend after studying for two months and got a 690 . My goal is 740 or more and have about a month to do so.
For the past two months, I have been mainly focusing on quant because initially I took some random practice exams online and scored between V41-47 for verbal. I thought my quant percentile was weaker and generally don't feel confident about my quant, so I focused on that. But in the OG practice exams, I scored way lower for verbal. In the actual exam, I scored similar scores as in my practices and essentially did not improve at all. I am confused about how to study next, because I thought I have a good grasp on the fundamentals.
Should I find a tutor? How should I balance my time spent on quant versus verbal? How should I practice pacing? I have attached some more information below and would appreciate any pointers.
Timeline
08/25 Started Studying
09/04 (OG Practice Exam 1) - 700 Q48 V38 IR8
10/09 (OG Practice Exam 2) - 700 Q47 V38 IR4
10/16 (Actual Exam) - 690 Q48 V36 IR2 AWA6
Study Strategy
I am a full time economic consultant and spent about 10-15 hours studying each week. I realized that I may need to do more after my first actual exam.
I have studied quant topic by topic using the GMAT Club megathread. I usually read the posts under the topic, make some notes, then test myself with 5-10 questions using the quiz builder. I note down the questions I get wrong with explanations and redo those periodically. I have not spent as much time on verbal other than practicing OG questions.
I usually struggle with timing on quant and have fewer problem with verbal. But in the actual exam I ran out of time for about 3 questions for verbal and had to rush through 3 questions in quant.
I took my first GMAT last weekend after studying for two months and got a 690 . My goal is 740 or more and have about a month to do so.
For the past two months, I have been mainly focusing on quant because initially I took some random practice exams online and scored between V41-47 for verbal. I thought my quant percentile was weaker and generally don't feel confident about my quant, so I focused on that. But in the OG practice exams, I scored way lower for verbal. In the actual exam, I scored similar scores as in my practices and essentially did not improve at all. I am confused about how to study next, because I thought I have a good grasp on the fundamentals.
Should I find a tutor? How should I balance my time spent on quant versus verbal? How should I practice pacing? I have attached some more information below and would appreciate any pointers.
Timeline
08/25 Started Studying
09/04 (OG Practice Exam 1) - 700 Q48 V38 IR8
10/09 (OG Practice Exam 2) - 700 Q47 V38 IR4
10/16 (Actual Exam) - 690 Q48 V36 IR2 AWA6
Study Strategy
I am a full time economic consultant and spent about 10-15 hours studying each week. I realized that I may need to do more after my first actual exam.
I have studied quant topic by topic using the GMAT Club megathread. I usually read the posts under the topic, make some notes, then test myself with 5-10 questions using the quiz builder. I note down the questions I get wrong with explanations and redo those periodically. I have not spent as much time on verbal other than practicing OG questions.
I usually struggle with timing on quant and have fewer problem with verbal. But in the actual exam I ran out of time for about 3 questions for verbal and had to rush through 3 questions in quant.
20 Oct 2022, 23:11
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Hi hotchillipepper,
I've put some thoughts down below:
I've put some thoughts down below:
hotchillipepper
Non-official tests can be useful, but the official practice tests generate the most reliable score estimates. If you haven't already taken all six official practice tests, I strongly recommend that you purchase the paid tests (tests 3 & 4 and 5 & 6).
hotchillipepper
A tutor may be able to help make your prep more efficient, and may be able to give you expert opinion, especially on your blind spots. However, there's no way to be absolutely sure that you will benefit from working with a tutor. As for your second question, on the basis of the limited information in your post, I think you need to work equally hard on both quant and verbal. Finally, for pacing, here's one way to manage time on your exam.
hotchillipepper
You may be able to address some of these issues by working a little harder and taking more practice tests. Given that you haven't really spent much time on verbal, I think you're in a very good position to get your target score, should you go ahead with a second attempt.
21 Oct 2022, 00:13
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Consider working on your solving approach for Verbal if you think your fundamantels are solid. May boost your score. Had a 6-hour student go from a V41 to a V45 in about 10 days, for example, on a retake. Perhaps work with a study buddy with strong Verbal skills.
