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24 Aug 2016, 03:12
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Dear Team,
Thanks for the great advise on this forum and I need them the most now
i'm facing a bit of a gripe in prep.
ive given total of 3 CATs
1.480 (V23 Q33)
2.610(Q42 V31)
3.570(Q44 V25)
but i'm facing inconsistent results despite covering topics . i cant seem to improve my scores. i practice only from GMAT prep/OG/Quant+Ver review books for original GMAT questions. Studying too much caused me to burnout and am getting stressed over this.
please help!!
Thanks for the great advise on this forum and I need them the most now
i'm facing a bit of a gripe in prep.
ive given total of 3 CATs
1.480 (V23 Q33)
2.610(Q42 V31)
3.570(Q44 V25)
but i'm facing inconsistent results despite covering topics . i cant seem to improve my scores. i practice only from GMAT prep/OG/Quant+Ver review books for original GMAT questions. Studying too much caused me to burnout and am getting stressed over this.
please help!!
24 Aug 2016, 12:26
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Hi adityanarayanan01,
In your original posts, you stated that your score goal was 600+; a couple of weeks ago, you asked about what it would take to improve to the 700+ level. Each of those 2 goals would require different advice, so what is your current score goal? And are you still planning to take the GMAT on September 2nd?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
In your original posts, you stated that your score goal was 600+; a couple of weeks ago, you asked about what it would take to improve to the 700+ level. Each of those 2 goals would require different advice, so what is your current score goal? And are you still planning to take the GMAT on September 2nd?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Updated on: 03 Nov 2016, 17:43
Originally posted by JeffTargetTestPrep on 24 Aug 2016, 17:36.
Last edited by JeffTargetTestPrep on 03 Nov 2016, 17:43, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by JeffTargetTestPrep on 03 Nov 2016, 17:43, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi adityanarayanan01,
Based on your description of how you have been studying, it’s quite possible that you have not fully learned all GMAT topics prior to taking your practice exams and thus are seeing inconsistent scores. So, prior to taking any more practice exams, you may consider adjusting your study routine to allow you to fully learn each GMAT topic.
When developing a new study routine, be sure that is allows for for linear and targeted learning and focused practice. In other words, you want to master one topic before you move to the next.
For example, if you are learning about Number Properties, you should learn everything possible about that topic: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc. After that, be sure that you practice with a lot of questions (50 or more) just on Number Properties. The results of that practice will help you to determine how well you have truly mastered that topic. You will want to follow this study routine for verbal (sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension).
To allow for such focused learning and practice, you may consider using a self-study course rather than a book. In comparison to GMAT prep books, self-study courses typically provide detailed study plans and have granular analytics, so you can easily track your progress as you move through the course. By being able to track your progress, you will remain more engaged, and you’ll be able to forecast when you are ready to take your real GMAT.
Once you feel you have fully learned all the important GMAT topics, but not before, start taking Official MBA.com tests to track your progress. You can start with the two free exams. After that you can purchase exam pack 1 and exam pack 2. At this stage your practice test scores should be more consistent and more reflective of your GMAT score goal.
Also, feel free to read my article that provides some actionable steps that you can follow to help achieve your GMAT score goal.
Good luck!
Based on your description of how you have been studying, it’s quite possible that you have not fully learned all GMAT topics prior to taking your practice exams and thus are seeing inconsistent scores. So, prior to taking any more practice exams, you may consider adjusting your study routine to allow you to fully learn each GMAT topic.
When developing a new study routine, be sure that is allows for for linear and targeted learning and focused practice. In other words, you want to master one topic before you move to the next.
For example, if you are learning about Number Properties, you should learn everything possible about that topic: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc. After that, be sure that you practice with a lot of questions (50 or more) just on Number Properties. The results of that practice will help you to determine how well you have truly mastered that topic. You will want to follow this study routine for verbal (sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension).
To allow for such focused learning and practice, you may consider using a self-study course rather than a book. In comparison to GMAT prep books, self-study courses typically provide detailed study plans and have granular analytics, so you can easily track your progress as you move through the course. By being able to track your progress, you will remain more engaged, and you’ll be able to forecast when you are ready to take your real GMAT.
Once you feel you have fully learned all the important GMAT topics, but not before, start taking Official MBA.com tests to track your progress. You can start with the two free exams. After that you can purchase exam pack 1 and exam pack 2. At this stage your practice test scores should be more consistent and more reflective of your GMAT score goal.
Also, feel free to read my article that provides some actionable steps that you can follow to help achieve your GMAT score goal.
Good luck!
