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Hi all. Taking my second GMAT in 2 weeks. On my first one I got a Q44, despite getting a Q50 on the official practice exam I took a few days earlier. On the official practice exam I took prior to that practice exam, I got Q49. So I know I can score above Q44.
I'm training Quant these next two weeks using the GMAT Club CATs, and I find them to be extremely difficult. On one I got a Q50, on the other two I received far lower than that (think 30th percentile).
Is this kind of variance normal? Does it reflect poor quality in the GMAT Club tests, or just my own weakness in the quant section? Also, is it best to treat these CATs like the real-deal? Should I skip questions if too much time has gone by, or should I stay on a problem and try and solve it even if it jeopardizes my pace? Finally, where are the best resources for tackling these kinds of 700+ problems : mixtures, interest, percent changes, counting
I'm training Quant these next two weeks using the GMAT Club CATs, and I find them to be extremely difficult. On one I got a Q50, on the other two I received far lower than that (think 30th percentile).
Is this kind of variance normal? Does it reflect poor quality in the GMAT Club tests, or just my own weakness in the quant section? Also, is it best to treat these CATs like the real-deal? Should I skip questions if too much time has gone by, or should I stay on a problem and try and solve it even if it jeopardizes my pace? Finally, where are the best resources for tackling these kinds of 700+ problems : mixtures, interest, percent changes, counting
19 Dec 2019, 22:58
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Hi SolomonD,
Q50 is 85 percentile and a Q44 is 52 percentile. So, Yes your scores show a lot of variation.
If you have touched a Q50 in few mocks (assuming that you don’t remember those questions of that test prior), your concepts seem to be be in place.
I feel you need to really work on your strategy for Quants like timing, making intelligent guesses, etc.
It’s crucial to get those initial 10 questions and final 5-6 questions correct, even if you’re taking a bit more time than usual (more than 2 min). Make sure you’re accuracy is in place for these questions and from questions 11 - 25 make sure you’re timing is maintained to compensate for the extra time spent on the rest, you may have to guess few questions basis that (make sure to avoid consecutive guesses).
Try the above method in few mocks initially and see if it’s giving you desired results.
GMATCLUB quant tests are one of the best tests available in the market, so I feel your strategy is holding you for the score.
Also, you’ll need to do practise of higher level questions. You may search for 700-800 level questions pdf for quants in the forum. I’m sure it will do you lot of good.
All the Best
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Q50 is 85 percentile and a Q44 is 52 percentile. So, Yes your scores show a lot of variation.
If you have touched a Q50 in few mocks (assuming that you don’t remember those questions of that test prior), your concepts seem to be be in place.
I feel you need to really work on your strategy for Quants like timing, making intelligent guesses, etc.
It’s crucial to get those initial 10 questions and final 5-6 questions correct, even if you’re taking a bit more time than usual (more than 2 min). Make sure you’re accuracy is in place for these questions and from questions 11 - 25 make sure you’re timing is maintained to compensate for the extra time spent on the rest, you may have to guess few questions basis that (make sure to avoid consecutive guesses).
Try the above method in few mocks initially and see if it’s giving you desired results.
GMATCLUB quant tests are one of the best tests available in the market, so I feel your strategy is holding you for the score.
Also, you’ll need to do practise of higher level questions. You may search for 700-800 level questions pdf for quants in the forum. I’m sure it will do you lot of good.
All the Best
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20 Dec 2019, 00:40
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SolomonD - No denying that the quant questions in GMAT Club Test Center are very similar to the ones on GMAT Prep and the real-GMAT. For few test-takers attempting full-length Quant Section tests do not improve timing; instead, you should take small Quant quizzes consisting of 5 questions over 2-3 weeks time. When you take those quizzes, please try to complete individual questions within 2 min. You MUST review the solution post every quiz attempt. I'm sure you'll make significant gains over 2 to 3 weeks if you practice in an above-mentioned manner.
