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hi all,

I am new to this forum and need help. I got 620 before and I need 700 +. I was pretty good in qt but nowdays i am feeling that I am loosing my sprit and memory. I can not remember the solutions for the questions that i did earlier. I used to do most of the maths in my mind. but now, i can not do even by pen and paper. Its pretty strange.

I do not know what to do. please help me to get back my

thanks for your help.

fistail

gmahn · Answer

Fistail,

welcome to GMAT. Part of GMAT is about losing spirit, memmory and plenty of things in your way. There were times when I thought I'd never do it, but in the end, I got a 760 in my second attempt, so don't worry.

A 620 is not a bad score for first try (I got 660 on mine) and you can improve around 100 points in one/two months (depending on your amount of study). Right now, you have the basics, so you have to improve them and control the details that will send you to break the 700.

There are plenty of strategies in this forum. Search a bit and I'm sure you'll find the right one. However, in the end is about practice, practice and practice (and finding the right material).

Good luck!

Fistail · Answer

gmahn,

Thank you for your reply and kind advises. I do not have problem in understanding the methods and rules. my main problem is that i do not remember.

How to increase my memory and make my mind sharpe that I had before. I scored that score in a few months of study. I thought I would do cross 700 but now it seems that i can not maintain my earlier score.

I need more advises from gmat club members so that i can improve my memory and sharp calculation.

thanks
fistail.

seofah · Answer

Fistail,
Everyone forgets what he/she learns, although it depends on a person as well. I belong to the camp who forgets fast. 
You can do two things:
1) try to improve your memory and focus - Eat more nuts and do regular exercises (I mean sports) . They improve memory and increase focus. 
2) use your problem to your advantage. Someone who forgets fast, learns fast as well - I know it from my own experience. Start by planning your study schedule and aim to spend first few weeks to revise old material.

excelgmat · Answer

I will give you a spiritual advice. Are you a christain? Well then every morningor evening look into your god's eyes for 5 minutes. Try thhis and you will succeed.

Fistail · Answer

Thank you, "botirvoy" and "excelgmat" for your suggestion. I will practice your suggestive approaches. 
Thank you again,

fistail

Sergey_is_cool · Answer

The best way to improve your memory is just practicing solving problems. After about 10 problems of the same kind you will remember who to solve the 11th

Sergey_is_cool · Answer

Oh yeah it might sound strange, but video games (puzzles, and other logical games) help to remember a lot of information. It's my own experience and I don't know if it will work for you.

Fistail · Answer

Thanks Sergey_is_cool. Thank you all.

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