How to improve Quant from 440 to 700 level strategically

Question

QUANT-
a)I went through the review of the test and after going through Quant questons which I solved wrong, everytime I had a feeling that, oh this was so easy,I knew it but I was not able to do it or If I was able to do it I went wrong in the end but the initial process of solving was correct (did some silly mistake). I have MGMAT 5th edition for Quant and gone through basics, I have QG 15 and QG 15 review.I have solved OG twice and OG review once(although I have forgotten the OG review questions as I have solved them 2-3 months ago).
b)Other major issue is TIME management.I am falling short of TIME and because of that losing some easy questions and getting a little bit panicky at the end.

Now I need some question bank( some new questions,which would test me) to get the confidence . I personally know the basics (550 level).I really do know that I have done the basics till 550 level(but I want to boost it till 600) and then want to improve upto 700.Please note I am looking for GMAT level questions of around 700
Please suggest me how to move ahead and get confidence of 550-600 level and how to then improve upto 700 level Quant. My aim is 700+ and I will reschedule the test accordingly and will take a test only when I am confident enough of scoring 700

Please Note GMAT prep 1 exam I was able to attempt 37 Questions(though last 3-4 questions in a hurry) But I got only 19 questions right.
Please guide me accordingly.Eagerly waiting to get few positive responses

BrentGMATPrepNow · Answer

Regarding time management: I suggest that you manage your time in batches of 5 questions. To that end, you can use the following Milestone Charts to keep you on track:

These times are easily remembered so you can quickly jot them on your noteboard on test day.

This (and more) is covered in our free GMAT time management video at https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/general-gmat-strategies?id=1244

Also, early in one's studies, it's a good idea to use a stopwatch to help get an idea of what 2 minutes feels like. This tip and others can be found in these articles on "making friends with time on the GMAT"
https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/mak ... %93-part-i
https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/mak ... 93-part-ii

Cheers,
Brent

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi 89renegade,

Before I can offer the advice that you're looking for, I'd like to know a bit more about your studies so far:

1) How long have you studied?
2) Have you used any other materials besides the books that you listed?
3) How have you scored on each of your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each)?

4) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

BrentGMATPrepNow · Answer

To improve your quantitative score, I believe that you should compartmentalize your learning and take the time to master each topic (e.g., percents, ratios, exponents, statistics, etc.). This means that, for each topic, you should: 
1) Learn the underlying concepts (rules, attributes, notation, etc.) 
2) Learn GMAT-specific strategies related to that topic 
3) Practice dozens of questions all related to that one topic. 
4) Don't stop working on that topic until you have mastered it

Then, and only then, move on to the next topic.

To help you focus on one topic at a time, you can use GMAT Club's tagging feature.

You should also spend a lot of time reviewing the responses from the Experts on this site. They model the steps one should take when tackling math problems.

Cheers,
Brent

89renegade · Answer

Hello Rich,

1)I started to study from Nov 2015
2)Nope,I havent used any material other than OG 15,OG 15 review(Qand V) and Manhattan entire set of 5th edition.Is 5th edition the latest one ?
3) I have solved GMAT prep Test 1 (Completely demoralized me ,please find the attached screenshot) Quant was able to complete the test but for Verbal unable to do so, ,solved only 37/41

4)My plan was to take the test around mid march, but not a hurry , Anytime this year before July

5)Planning to apply From October 2016 for 2017

89renegade · Answer

Hello Guys,
I practiced Quant and Verbal since last 2 months and gave MGMAT CATs and surprisingly on both I scored 590 and on both V31 and Q41.
Now the question is how to form a strategy post CAT and what exatly is needed to get a jump of 110 points hereafter.
I nedd some advice regarding this.

KR,Saurabh

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi 89renegade,

I'm sorry for not responding to your earlier post back in February - given the highly volume of message that I deal with, it must have gotten 'buried' and I missed it. Since then, it looks like you've made some nice improvements to your score. I'd like to know more about how you've been studying over the last few months:

1) What materials have you used?

When you took your CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as when you'll likely take your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)? 
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions before?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

89renegade · Answer

Hi,
So for your questions,
1) 1st CAT took quant and verbal with all necessary requirement breaks timings etc.2nd CAT with Essay and IR with all required exam settings and ambience and steps required by GMAC.Score-590 on both tests.
2)yes both at 2:30 pm same as exam time
3)As I told first test was without IR and essays but rest all as per GMAC standards.Second test took all sections and set the timings and breaks same as that of actual GMAT.
4)I have solved 600-700 level and 700-800 level questions from GMAT club and OG 15,OG review books ,For verbal I have solve OG,OG review and Comprehensive SC questions as well some question set of Kaplan,OG,GMAT prep,Manahattan clubbed together with different levels.3-4 questions from CR and SC in verbal I found quite known but rest was new

I now want to practice in such a way that along with the practice I could finish my remaining 4 MGMAT CATs and 3 GMAT prep CATs.Myfinal exam the D-day is on 18th June.So need some strategy to boost up to q48 and v37
Quant analysis after test(problem areas) 
PS-Rate and work,Percent,Ratio,
DS-Odd even,Positive negative,algaebra and sometimes numbers,Divisibilityand Remainder(700-800level)
Timing for quant also a problem(especially MGMAT tests, 3questions ,I have to randomly guess ,happened on both the tests)
Verbal problem areas-
SC-700-800 level mostly parallelism,comparison and pronoun errors mixed together in a sentence.So after shortlisting to last 2 choices going wrong while selecting final.
CR- Assumption,Conclusion and Evaluate (700-800 only)
RC- major issue too many wrongs I have got.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi 89renegade,

With a Test Date on June 18th, you have less than 3 weeks of study time remaining. Unfortunately, raising a 590 to a 700+ in that time is not a realistic goal, so you should consider pushing back your Test Date. While you could certainly take your GMAT as scheduled, you'll almost certainly have to take it again - if you don't mind spending the extra money, then you might still find that initial Official Test to be valuable (in that you can experience the Official GMAT and use that knowledge to better prepare for your retake). To hit your score goal, you'll have to make some significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

sarang1601 · Answer

Hi,
I gave Gmat Prep mock 10 days back with out any preparation and my score was 480 (Q42,V16)
I have started my verbal preparations from Manhattan series(CR,RC,SC) & have GMAC official quant guide along with OG 15.
on a average I am studying 3hr every day which goes upto 5 on sundays,
Pls advice I am planning to give exam in Aug/Sep.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi sarang1601,

You might want to start your own thread by posting this message as a new post (and not as a 'reply' to someone else's post). That having been said, I have a few additional questions about your timeline and goals:

1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

sarang1601 · Answer

Hi Rich,
My goal is 700+ and I am planning to give exam somewhere in Aug/Sep as i am eying ISB - last date for registration in first phase is 20th Oct.

Thanks

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