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08 Mar 2015, 05:24
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Hey guys,
its been almost 5 months since I started preparing for GMAT. I had to start off with the basics of grammar and math because I didn't know/remember any to begin with. After all these months, I can proudly say I have learnt quiet a lot in both verbal and quant. Due to circumstances, I have to write it in a week or 2 weeks at most.
Quant: sucks big time, after completing some 400 questions and after completing OG 15. I get less than 15 out of 41 in practice tests, even though the I had better luck with the 400 and OG questions completed over time. Every time I think I know most there is to know and how to approach a question, I face super difficult questions ( its not adaptive tests), they make little sense to me. How can I improve?
Verbal: I get only about 1/3 in RC right and need a find a method to approach it. I tried different methods such as making short notes or creating a mental map and they didnt work. I find my self using more of an understanding approach and this does not let get all the answers right.
SC and CR is going alright, even though I only get 60% right in each. I have a major problem in CR with EXCEPT and example questions.
I know I am very math challenged, but I think my only opportunity is to get a very good score in Vebral and okayish score in quant.
Please help me :/. How can I improve in a short period of time?
its been almost 5 months since I started preparing for GMAT. I had to start off with the basics of grammar and math because I didn't know/remember any to begin with. After all these months, I can proudly say I have learnt quiet a lot in both verbal and quant. Due to circumstances, I have to write it in a week or 2 weeks at most.
Quant: sucks big time, after completing some 400 questions and after completing OG 15. I get less than 15 out of 41 in practice tests, even though the I had better luck with the 400 and OG questions completed over time. Every time I think I know most there is to know and how to approach a question, I face super difficult questions ( its not adaptive tests), they make little sense to me. How can I improve?
Verbal: I get only about 1/3 in RC right and need a find a method to approach it. I tried different methods such as making short notes or creating a mental map and they didnt work. I find my self using more of an understanding approach and this does not let get all the answers right.
SC and CR is going alright, even though I only get 60% right in each. I have a major problem in CR with EXCEPT and example questions.
I know I am very math challenged, but I think my only opportunity is to get a very good score in Vebral and okayish score in quant.
Please help me :/. How can I improve in a short period of time?
08 Mar 2015, 09:01
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Hi,
Plan:
1. Signup for a test series (I signed up for six Manhattan GMAT prep tests)
2. Write the first test. (match the test taking experience to the real thing to the highest degree possible)
3. Analyse your performance and look for which is/are your weakest area(s)
4. Spend four to five days working on only that/those area(s)
5. Take the second test
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4
7. Write the third test
8. Repeat steps 3 and 4
You get the idea right
Background: This tip comes from my personal experience.
Principle:
Law of Diminishing return - improvement made over a given period of time is significantly higher if you're working on a weakness than on a strength
Caution:
Paralysis by Analysis - When your time is short, grab a strategy that sounds workable and take action ASAP. Don't spend too much time hunting.
All the best.
Regards,
Entwistle
Plan:
1. Signup for a test series (I signed up for six Manhattan GMAT prep tests)
2. Write the first test. (match the test taking experience to the real thing to the highest degree possible)
3. Analyse your performance and look for which is/are your weakest area(s)
4. Spend four to five days working on only that/those area(s)
5. Take the second test
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4
7. Write the third test
8. Repeat steps 3 and 4
You get the idea right
Background: This tip comes from my personal experience.
Principle:
Law of Diminishing return - improvement made over a given period of time is significantly higher if you're working on a weakness than on a strength
Caution:
Paralysis by Analysis - When your time is short, grab a strategy that sounds workable and take action ASAP. Don't spend too much time hunting.
All the best.
Regards,
Entwistle
08 Mar 2015, 12:06
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Hi zatspeed,
You've described some significant problems that will probably take some time to 'fix.'
I'd like to know a bit more about your studies so far and your timeline/plans.
1) You say that you've studied for 5 months, but what does that mean exactly? What were you doing? How much time were you spending each week on your studies?
2) What resources have you used?
3) What is your score goal?
4) How have you been scoring on your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
5) Why do you have to take the GMAT in 1-2 weeks?
6) If you don't score at an acceptable level, what will you do next?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You've described some significant problems that will probably take some time to 'fix.'
I'd like to know a bit more about your studies so far and your timeline/plans.
1) You say that you've studied for 5 months, but what does that mean exactly? What were you doing? How much time were you spending each week on your studies?
2) What resources have you used?
3) What is your score goal?
4) How have you been scoring on your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
5) Why do you have to take the GMAT in 1-2 weeks?
6) If you don't score at an acceptable level, what will you do next?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
