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Jevano
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Concentration: Finance, Finance
Schools: Rotman '23 (A$)
GPA: 3.59
WE:Asset Management (Mutual Funds and Brokerage)
23 Nov 2020, 23:11
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I have been studying for the GMAT since September and have my exam at the end of December, my target score is at least a 720. However on the GMAT practice test a few days ago I score a disappointing 610 36Q 38V(I got this score with time to spare in both verbal and quant).
I am not too worried about my verbal score I know I can improve it with a little effort. I read expensively and realize that even if I dont recall the exact grammar rule I am able to deduce which sentence is correct in the sentence correction and I have always been fair good at reading comprehension since high school. The 38V on the practice test was because I got discouraged from the quant section and started guessing a few on the verbal just to get the test done.
What I am worried about is the quant section. I realize I am having numerous problems with the quant section that bring down my score.
Firstly and my major problem is time. For some questions it takes me too much time to think through what is being asked then to set up an equation, etc. to solve the questions, and after about 30-50s I start to panic. I also tend to rush through the question because of the constant fear of running out of time.
This lead to the other issue, accuracy. Outside of my GMAT prep and over the years I have developed a habit of skim reading where I can quickly grasp context and meaning but that gets me in trouble when the quant section asked me for X and I solved for Y.
Also, I maybe a bit dyslexic (pardon the self diagnosis), I tend to get simple calculations wrong such as 3+2 vs 3*2 and would only realize after doing a 1min long calculation only to realize my answer isnt in the answer choice. I have gotten better at limiting that type of error though.
Last there are questions I just have no clue what I am being asked or how to solve, especially the hard questions.
My prep thus far
I have watched all the Magoosh videos and done all the easy and medium questions and about 100 hard questions. Magoosh predicts a score between 42-44
I have also done ~600 OG questions.
I find the Magoosh questions easier than those in the OG. On the Magoosh questions I am scoring 70%-80% on the easy and medium questions and 50%-60% on the OG easy and medium questions.
I only have 30 days remaining, which includes a full time job 70+ hours a week, hence why I am writing this at 1am my time, and drafting essays for 4 MBA programs by December. I need advise on the best way forward for me now.
I have been focusing on improving on the medium and easy questions while largely ignoring the hard questions. I have also been drilling the GMAT flash cards to ensure I dont lose sight on the fundamentals.
I am not too worried about my verbal score I know I can improve it with a little effort. I read expensively and realize that even if I dont recall the exact grammar rule I am able to deduce which sentence is correct in the sentence correction and I have always been fair good at reading comprehension since high school. The 38V on the practice test was because I got discouraged from the quant section and started guessing a few on the verbal just to get the test done.
What I am worried about is the quant section. I realize I am having numerous problems with the quant section that bring down my score.
Firstly and my major problem is time. For some questions it takes me too much time to think through what is being asked then to set up an equation, etc. to solve the questions, and after about 30-50s I start to panic. I also tend to rush through the question because of the constant fear of running out of time.
This lead to the other issue, accuracy. Outside of my GMAT prep and over the years I have developed a habit of skim reading where I can quickly grasp context and meaning but that gets me in trouble when the quant section asked me for X and I solved for Y.
Also, I maybe a bit dyslexic (pardon the self diagnosis), I tend to get simple calculations wrong such as 3+2 vs 3*2 and would only realize after doing a 1min long calculation only to realize my answer isnt in the answer choice. I have gotten better at limiting that type of error though.
Last there are questions I just have no clue what I am being asked or how to solve, especially the hard questions.
My prep thus far
I have watched all the Magoosh videos and done all the easy and medium questions and about 100 hard questions. Magoosh predicts a score between 42-44
I have also done ~600 OG questions.
I find the Magoosh questions easier than those in the OG. On the Magoosh questions I am scoring 70%-80% on the easy and medium questions and 50%-60% on the OG easy and medium questions.
I only have 30 days remaining, which includes a full time job 70+ hours a week, hence why I am writing this at 1am my time, and drafting essays for 4 MBA programs by December. I need advise on the best way forward for me now.
I have been focusing on improving on the medium and easy questions while largely ignoring the hard questions. I have also been drilling the GMAT flash cards to ensure I dont lose sight on the fundamentals.
24 Nov 2020, 04:14
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Jevano
Hi Jevano,
I understand that you are currently struggling with Quant and you are unable to manage your time as you have 70+ hours of work a week. These are most common concerns faced by students who prepare for GMAT. So, don't worry! You are not alone. It's just that you need to have the right study plan and need to understand how to approach GMAT quant questions. I can definitely help you with that.
Before suggesting you the right study plan and how to approach your GMAT prep, I would want to know a few more details. I would suggest you to get in touch with me over a call to discuss the same. Meanwhile, if you need any help with the study plan, you can sign up for the free trial of GMATWhiz and get your personalized study plan for free. You can get in touch with me over a call using the below link.
24 Nov 2020, 11:22
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Hi Jevano,
Since your quant score is stuck around 36, moving forward, you should follow a linear and structure study plan. In other words, follow a study plan that allows you to learn each GMAT quant topic individually and then practice each topic until you’ve gained mastery. Let me expand on this idea further.
For example, if you are learning about Number Properties, you should develop as much conceptual knowledge about Number Properties as possible. In other words, your goal will be to completely understand properties of factorials, perfect squares, quadratic patterns, LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, and remainders, to name a few concepts. After carefully reviewing the conceptual underpinnings of how to answer Number Properties questions, practice by answering 50 or more questions just from Number Properties. When you do dozens of questions of the same type one after the other, you learn just what it takes to get questions of that type correct consistently. If you aren't getting close to 90 percent of questions of a certain type correct, go back and seek to better understand how that type of question works, and then do more questions of that type until you get to around at least 90 percent accuracy in your training. If you get 100 percent of some sets correct, even better. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant topics.
When you are working on learning to answer questions of a particular type, start off taking your time, and then seek to speed up as you get more comfortable answering questions of that type. As you do such practice, do a thorough analysis of each question that you don't get right. If you got a remainder question wrong, ask yourself why. Did you make a careless mistake? Did you not properly apply the remainder formula? Was there a concept you did not understand in the question? By carefully analyzing your mistakes, you will be able to efficiently fix your weaknesses and in turn improve your GMAT quant skills.
So, work on accuracy and generally finding correct answers, work on specific weaker areas one by one to make them strong areas, and when you take a practice GMAT or the real thing, take all the time per question available to do your absolute best to get right answers consistently. The GMAT is essentially a game of seeing how many right answers you can get in the time allotted. Approach the test with that conception in mind, and focus intently on the question in front of you with one goal in mind: getting a CORRECT answer.
In order to follow the path described above, you may need some new quant materials, so take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for the best quant courses.
You also may find it helpful to read this article about How To Increase Your GMAT Quant Score.
Feel free to reach out with further questions.
Good luck!
Since your quant score is stuck around 36, moving forward, you should follow a linear and structure study plan. In other words, follow a study plan that allows you to learn each GMAT quant topic individually and then practice each topic until you’ve gained mastery. Let me expand on this idea further.
For example, if you are learning about Number Properties, you should develop as much conceptual knowledge about Number Properties as possible. In other words, your goal will be to completely understand properties of factorials, perfect squares, quadratic patterns, LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, and remainders, to name a few concepts. After carefully reviewing the conceptual underpinnings of how to answer Number Properties questions, practice by answering 50 or more questions just from Number Properties. When you do dozens of questions of the same type one after the other, you learn just what it takes to get questions of that type correct consistently. If you aren't getting close to 90 percent of questions of a certain type correct, go back and seek to better understand how that type of question works, and then do more questions of that type until you get to around at least 90 percent accuracy in your training. If you get 100 percent of some sets correct, even better. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant topics.
When you are working on learning to answer questions of a particular type, start off taking your time, and then seek to speed up as you get more comfortable answering questions of that type. As you do such practice, do a thorough analysis of each question that you don't get right. If you got a remainder question wrong, ask yourself why. Did you make a careless mistake? Did you not properly apply the remainder formula? Was there a concept you did not understand in the question? By carefully analyzing your mistakes, you will be able to efficiently fix your weaknesses and in turn improve your GMAT quant skills.
So, work on accuracy and generally finding correct answers, work on specific weaker areas one by one to make them strong areas, and when you take a practice GMAT or the real thing, take all the time per question available to do your absolute best to get right answers consistently. The GMAT is essentially a game of seeing how many right answers you can get in the time allotted. Approach the test with that conception in mind, and focus intently on the question in front of you with one goal in mind: getting a CORRECT answer.
In order to follow the path described above, you may need some new quant materials, so take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for the best quant courses.
You also may find it helpful to read this article about How To Increase Your GMAT Quant Score.
Feel free to reach out with further questions.
Good luck!
