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08 Jan 2024, 09:33
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Hi Guys,
I'm planning to take the GMAT by the end of March; however, I've been struggling with Quant. It took me one month to finish Number Properties, and even with that time, I'm still grappling with hard-level questions. I have always been a high achiever in quantitative subjects, but it seems that I can't crack the GMAT, which is bringing me down. Could you give me advice on how to tackle this and what should be done so that I could be ready by the end of March?
Also, I'm struggling with how to approach a question. Should I read the whole quant question first and then start noting down the important things, or should I note down while reading? I feel that I waste a lot of time noting down without knowing what the next step is. Essentially, I'm looking for the most efficient way to approach a question.
Do Quant questions pattern actually repeat or not? I noticed that the more I solve questions, the more their patterns repeat, so I'm able to solve them faster. Is that a good thing, or is it considered like cheating since I've already seen similar questions, and the actual GMAT will probably have unique questions.
Lastly, should I fully master each topic before moving to the next, or can I move on to the next topic even if I'm still struggling with hard-level questions? I prefer to finish all the theory first with some practice, then master them. This way, I make sure that I finish the theory in time and practice as much as I could before the end of March.
Sorry for the long message, but I truly have no other choice than to take the GMAT by the end of March, so I'll appreciate any kind of advice. Thank you.
I'm planning to take the GMAT by the end of March; however, I've been struggling with Quant. It took me one month to finish Number Properties, and even with that time, I'm still grappling with hard-level questions. I have always been a high achiever in quantitative subjects, but it seems that I can't crack the GMAT, which is bringing me down. Could you give me advice on how to tackle this and what should be done so that I could be ready by the end of March?
Also, I'm struggling with how to approach a question. Should I read the whole quant question first and then start noting down the important things, or should I note down while reading? I feel that I waste a lot of time noting down without knowing what the next step is. Essentially, I'm looking for the most efficient way to approach a question.
Do Quant questions pattern actually repeat or not? I noticed that the more I solve questions, the more their patterns repeat, so I'm able to solve them faster. Is that a good thing, or is it considered like cheating since I've already seen similar questions, and the actual GMAT will probably have unique questions.
Lastly, should I fully master each topic before moving to the next, or can I move on to the next topic even if I'm still struggling with hard-level questions? I prefer to finish all the theory first with some practice, then master them. This way, I make sure that I finish the theory in time and practice as much as I could before the end of March.
Sorry for the long message, but I truly have no other choice than to take the GMAT by the end of March, so I'll appreciate any kind of advice. Thank you.
15 Jan 2024, 08:10
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It's typically a good idea to master each topic before moving on. However, if Number Properties is giving you a really hard time, you might want to skip it for now, work on other topics, and then return to Number Properties later in your prep.
If you feel you need to note important features of a question, you can do so (either while you are reading the question, or after, whatever works best for you). However, as you progress through the course, it would be advantageous (timing-wise) if you didn't need to take notes.
Here are a few articles that may help with your prep:
- Improving Your Accuracy on the GMAT
- How to Increase Your GMAT Quant Score: Top 25 Tips
- How GMAT Students With a Growth Mindset See Their Mistakes
