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Importance Diagnostic Test [#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2014, 23:26
Hi everyone!

I am a new member :o and I have started my preparation two weeks ago, building my study plan and reviewing some basic maths concepts. My key question right now is, What importance should I give to the diagnostic test? It is the first one that I do and I will start learning the best strategies after that! If I get a 550 and I need to achieve 730 should I get worried? :oops: I plan to study 3 months (10 hours a week)
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Re: Importance Diagnostic Test [#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2014, 23:40
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It is to understand your starting place and track your progress.
You need a starting place and destination. It is, what it is. It is a diagnostic.... 450 is more worrisome.
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Importance Diagnostic Test [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 11 Sep 2014, 23:17
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Hi,

Taking a diagnostic test at the beginning is a good thing. It will give you an area to start tracking your progress from. Without you cannot judge your progress. In addition, most practice exams range + or - 30 points from each other. Do not take tests every week, it is not necessary. If you are taking a test in 3 months, you could get away with at taking them every other week give or take, but they are unnecessary to be done weekly. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.

Good luck with your studies!
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Originally posted by evansgherzi on 11 Sep 2014, 12:58.
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Re: Importance Diagnostic Test [#permalink] New post   11 Sep 2014, 14:14
Thank you very much!;) Definitely I will do the diagnostic exam to track my performance!
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Re: Importance Diagnostic Test [#permalink] New post   12 Sep 2014, 05:44
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Hi,

I am very glad I was able to help a little. If you want, let me know how you do after the next practice exam, I may be able to make some study suggestions. Good luck with everything!

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