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Of course, learning the concepts is one thing. Making sure that you retain what you’ve learned is another. So, to ensure that what you learn sticks, you must answer many practice questions. Therefore, each time you learn a new topic, answer practice questions on just that topic until you’ve mastered it.
It’s important to note that it’s not enough to just read the material and answer a few questions. In addition, you’ve got to answer a wide variety of questions about a topic before you have truly mastered it. You won’t hit your target score unless you have a solid understanding of the topics. Whether it’s math questions or Critical Reasoning questions or Table Analysis questions, you need to be confident in your ability.
Think of your study process as a cycle: learn, practice, assess, and reinforce. When you learn a concept, immediately apply it to real questions. If you miss some, that’s not a setback — it’s valuable feedback. Review your mistakes, re-learn what you need to, and then try again with fresh questions. The point isn’t just to memorize steps, but to build flexible, reliable understanding.
Let’s say you’ve just studied Assumption questions in Critical Reasoning. Don’t stop after getting a couple right. Work through enough questions so that you can identify the underlying assumption in a variety of argument structures. Make sure you’re seeing different ways assumptions are tested. The same applies to math. If you’ve reviewed weighted averages, try solving problems where the average is given, where it must be calculated, and where it’s embedded in a word problem.
Eventually, you want your grasp of each topic to be automatic. When you see a question, you should be able to quickly recognize what’s being tested and apply the correct strategy without hesitation. That only comes with volume and variety in practice.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
Of course, learning the concepts is one thing. Making sure that you retain what you’ve learned is another. So, to ensure that what you learn sticks, you must answer many practice questions. Therefore, each time you learn a new topic, answer practice questions on just that topic until you’ve mastered it.
It’s important to note that it’s not enough to just read the material and answer a few questions. In addition, you’ve got to answer a wide variety of questions about a topic before you have truly mastered it. You won’t hit your target score unless you have a solid understanding of the topics. Whether it’s math questions or Critical Reasoning questions or Table Analysis questions, you need to be confident in your ability.
Think of your study process as a cycle: learn, practice, assess, and reinforce. When you learn a concept, immediately apply it to real questions. If you miss some, that’s not a setback — it’s valuable feedback. Review your mistakes, re-learn what you need to, and then try again with fresh questions. The point isn’t just to memorize steps, but to build flexible, reliable understanding.
Let’s say you’ve just studied Assumption questions in Critical Reasoning. Don’t stop after getting a couple right. Work through enough questions so that you can identify the underlying assumption in a variety of argument structures. Make sure you’re seeing different ways assumptions are tested. The same applies to math. If you’ve reviewed weighted averages, try solving problems where the average is given, where it must be calculated, and where it’s embedded in a word problem.
Eventually, you want your grasp of each topic to be automatic. When you see a question, you should be able to quickly recognize what’s being tested and apply the correct strategy without hesitation. That only comes with volume and variety in practice.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
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