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08 Nov 2024, 05:40
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Hello everyone,
I’d like some advice on how to improve and further doing my GMAT prep. Here’s my situation:
Background and Study Routine:
I’ve been studying for around 3 months, putting in 2-3 hours each day while balancing an internship. My target is to score at least 645 by the end of November, with a possible second attempt planned for mid-December if necessary.
Mock Test Scores:
I recently took three mocks with the following scores:
- 575 (V81, Q76, D78)
- 555 (V82, Q74, D77)
- 525 (V74, Q80, D74) – this was from the official GMAT free mock test.
I’m currently using OG2023-2024 as my main study resource and supplementing with Manhattan Prep for specific areas (like number properties and critical reasoning). I’ve known from the start that Quant is my weak point, so after my second mock I focused exclusively on Quant for the past two weeks and have seen fewer mistakes there. However, I’m still a bit shocked by my scores (especially for my Verbal
) and could really use some guidance.
Study Plan for the Next 3-4 Weeks:
Verbal:
I’ve been maintaining an error log and noticed I’m especially weak on inference questions, followed by main idea questions. Any tips on improving inferences? My current plan is to work through 10 CR questions and 2-3 RC passages (about 23 questions) in 45 minutes per day.
Quant:
I’m seeing improvements, but I feel a bit lost because my weak areas seem to shift as I progress (seems like the error rate for different sections are all not well lol), feel like I am stuck and every area is weak area. So, my plan is to continue redoing OG questions, focusing on one set per day to update my error log.
DI:
This has been challenging since I didn’t really prepare for it. So far, I’ve only done OG DS questions and a 5-day TTP DI course on graph interpretation. Now, I’m redoing my DS mistake questions and aiming to complete 5-10 questions daily from the GMAT DI Butler 2024. Any suggestions for DI would be really helpful!
Main Challenges:
1. Time Management: I often run out of time for the last 3 questions in each section. Despite timing myself during practice, I’m struggling to improve. Any tips for better time management would be great!
2. Achieving My Target Score of 645: I’d love to know if you think this is achievable in four weeks, and any advice on focusing my studies would be amazing.
Thank you all in advance, any input would be really appreciated! Wish you a lovely November!
I’d like some advice on how to improve and further doing my GMAT prep. Here’s my situation:
Background and Study Routine:
I’ve been studying for around 3 months, putting in 2-3 hours each day while balancing an internship. My target is to score at least 645 by the end of November, with a possible second attempt planned for mid-December if necessary.
Mock Test Scores:
I recently took three mocks with the following scores:
- 575 (V81, Q76, D78)
- 555 (V82, Q74, D77)
- 525 (V74, Q80, D74) – this was from the official GMAT free mock test.
I’m currently using OG2023-2024 as my main study resource and supplementing with Manhattan Prep for specific areas (like number properties and critical reasoning). I’ve known from the start that Quant is my weak point, so after my second mock I focused exclusively on Quant for the past two weeks and have seen fewer mistakes there. However, I’m still a bit shocked by my scores (especially for my Verbal
) and could really use some guidance.Study Plan for the Next 3-4 Weeks:
Verbal:
I’ve been maintaining an error log and noticed I’m especially weak on inference questions, followed by main idea questions. Any tips on improving inferences? My current plan is to work through 10 CR questions and 2-3 RC passages (about 23 questions) in 45 minutes per day.
Quant:
I’m seeing improvements, but I feel a bit lost because my weak areas seem to shift as I progress (seems like the error rate for different sections are all not well lol), feel like I am stuck and every area is weak area. So, my plan is to continue redoing OG questions, focusing on one set per day to update my error log.
DI:
This has been challenging since I didn’t really prepare for it. So far, I’ve only done OG DS questions and a 5-day TTP DI course on graph interpretation. Now, I’m redoing my DS mistake questions and aiming to complete 5-10 questions daily from the GMAT DI Butler 2024. Any suggestions for DI would be really helpful!
Main Challenges:
1. Time Management: I often run out of time for the last 3 questions in each section. Despite timing myself during practice, I’m struggling to improve. Any tips for better time management would be great!
2. Achieving My Target Score of 645: I’d love to know if you think this is achievable in four weeks, and any advice on focusing my studies would be amazing.
Thank you all in advance, any input would be really appreciated! Wish you a lovely November!
08 Nov 2024, 06:43
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Hey EL01,
Here are a few suggestions to help you get to that 645 target:
Verbal - You are doing great here. Just to clarify—are you using official GMAT questions for your practice? If not, I’d recommend focusing on official questions only.
Quant- OG alone might not be enough for a higher score. Supplement with resources like Manhattan Prep or Math Revolution to work on tougher areas.
DI- It looks like DI needs more time in your schedule. Prioritize official DI questions.
Lastly, if you find any question difficult mark and move on. All the best.
Here are a few suggestions to help you get to that 645 target:
Verbal - You are doing great here. Just to clarify—are you using official GMAT questions for your practice? If not, I’d recommend focusing on official questions only.
Quant- OG alone might not be enough for a higher score. Supplement with resources like Manhattan Prep or Math Revolution to work on tougher areas.
DI- It looks like DI needs more time in your schedule. Prioritize official DI questions.
Lastly, if you find any question difficult mark and move on. All the best.
EL01
12 Nov 2024, 19:55
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Hi EL01,
Your timeline is tight, but achieving your target score of 645 is possible with a strong focus on topical practice across the board. Your mock scores and error logs suggest that there are gaps in multiple areas, and a systematic approach is essential to address them. So, let's look at the benefit of topical practice using quant as an example.
Let's say you want to practice Number Properties. You can do so by answering 50 or more questions just from Number Properties: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc.
After each problem set, it's crucial to delve into the questions you answered incorrectly. For instance, if you stumbled on a remainder question, take a moment to reflect. Was it a careless error? Did you fail to apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that eluded you? This analysis is key to your learning process.
By carefully analyzing your mistakes, you will be able to fix your weaknesses efficiently and, in turn, improve your GMAT quant skills. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant, verbal, and DI topics.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Good luck!
Your timeline is tight, but achieving your target score of 645 is possible with a strong focus on topical practice across the board. Your mock scores and error logs suggest that there are gaps in multiple areas, and a systematic approach is essential to address them. So, let's look at the benefit of topical practice using quant as an example.
Let's say you want to practice Number Properties. You can do so by answering 50 or more questions just from Number Properties: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc.
After each problem set, it's crucial to delve into the questions you answered incorrectly. For instance, if you stumbled on a remainder question, take a moment to reflect. Was it a careless error? Did you fail to apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that eluded you? This analysis is key to your learning process.
By carefully analyzing your mistakes, you will be able to fix your weaknesses efficiently and, in turn, improve your GMAT quant skills. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant, verbal, and DI topics.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Good luck!
