Importance of using Error Tracker in your GMAT prep

Hello,

I would like to discuss the importance of error logging and tracking for your GMAT preparation. I have been using the Target Test Program and it has a fantastic error tracker built into its dashboard that has really helped me log, track and rectify my mistakes during the GMAT preparation.

I believe error logging is a great way to analyze your performance on practice questions/exams. You can either create your own spreadsheet to log and track the mistakes you make as you go through your GMAT prep or even use a personalized, well developed error tracker that comes with a legit GMAT online prep course such as TTP. I have been using the in-built TTP error tracker which is smartly developed to help me record and track my errors as I go through the online prep course. It records my errors in practice questions as I complete the missions/practice tests and logs the reasons I give for not being able to answer the question correctly. Therefore, creating an efficient error tracker for myself to go to when I need to go back and evaluate my performance afterwards. The error tracking exercise helps me look at what type of mistakes I have been making, what type of questions I am not so good at, and the reasons for the mistakes I have been making on solving questions. Essentially, an Error Log/Tracker isn't just a tracking device, it is a way to streamline one’s preparation and optimize the study time as it helps to answer what one could do better to minimize errors and improve performance next time.

Thus, a key take-away here would be to use the error tracker as precisely as possible throughout your preparation so that you can get maximum benefit out of it and improve overall performance on the GMAT.

Hope this helps!

Thanks

Cool insights!

Also, it's good to hear that the TTP error tracker is working so well for you.
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Thx for sharing and feedback.
If you have some screenshots or anything like that, feel free to share them. A picture is worth 1000 words. 😇😎

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Hi Osamahk,

I share Marty's sentiments. We worked hard on the error tracker, so it's cool to see how much you enjoy it.
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In case anyone is using the Official-Guide, consider using the Online Wiley function to keep track of the questions you get incorrect. You can also bookmark and flag questions as well as add notes you can refer back to later. You can perhaps write down a better way you figured out to solve the question, for example. Some quick tips on the gmatknight blog you may find useful on that end (i.e. plugging in "friendly numbers").
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Osamahk, I agree the TTP error log is really amazing.
I agree with GmatTutorKnight, using the online wiley function to practice questions and to keep track of official questions will be helpful.
You can also use the GMAT Club error log to keep track of the errors you make here, and as most of the official questions are already available here, in my opinion it could help you a lot more than the Online wiley function