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26 Feb 2021, 06:06
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Hi all,
I´m here because i´m really frustrated. After studying for almost 6 months took my first GMAT online attempt in december and ended up with a shocking 530 (Q35 V28). My first mock without studying was 480 (Q28 V27), so I was devastated. I took a full GMAT course (with tutors) and bought all manhattan books along with the OG, so I couldn´t believe my score. I was studying 3 hours per day and 4 or 5 on weekends.
I decided to study smarter, and to really start analysing my error log. I took the GMAT again after one month and improved verbal but my quant was worse: 570 (Q34 V35). I studied for one more month and went for my thrid attempt with the lowest quant score yet 600 (Q32 V40).
After all these attempts i´ve noticed that I really understand the verbal approach, but I´m still struggling with quant, even though I have a strong quant background.
I was thinking of retaking the GMAT in a month or so, but I really need help with how I´m approaching quant. Some friends suggested TTP so I wanted to know if you think a month is enough for me to go over the full program (taking into account i´m already familiar with the fundamentals). Time management is one of my biggest issues. I´ve been recently diagnosed with ADHD, so losing focus is a big problem for me, I get bored really fast both in the exam and in study sessions.
Thanks for your help!
I´m here because i´m really frustrated. After studying for almost 6 months took my first GMAT online attempt in december and ended up with a shocking 530 (Q35 V28). My first mock without studying was 480 (Q28 V27), so I was devastated. I took a full GMAT course (with tutors) and bought all manhattan books along with the OG, so I couldn´t believe my score. I was studying 3 hours per day and 4 or 5 on weekends.
I decided to study smarter, and to really start analysing my error log. I took the GMAT again after one month and improved verbal but my quant was worse: 570 (Q34 V35). I studied for one more month and went for my thrid attempt with the lowest quant score yet 600 (Q32 V40).
After all these attempts i´ve noticed that I really understand the verbal approach, but I´m still struggling with quant, even though I have a strong quant background.
I was thinking of retaking the GMAT in a month or so, but I really need help with how I´m approaching quant. Some friends suggested TTP so I wanted to know if you think a month is enough for me to go over the full program (taking into account i´m already familiar with the fundamentals). Time management is one of my biggest issues. I´ve been recently diagnosed with ADHD, so losing focus is a big problem for me, I get bored really fast both in the exam and in study sessions.
Thanks for your help!
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26 Feb 2021, 06:32
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TTP is great for Math but it may not work for you because I think your problem lies beyond learning material.
What you need to build is behavioural change. There are 5000 questions in TTP and tons of material. If you’re easily distracted, you have to build a program that prevents distractions. There’s a few ways to do this.
1) put away your phone and get a website blocker that blocks access to all websites other than TTP during study hours.
2) Get a friend/family member/study buddy to sit with you while you study so you can teach them what you learn. This way you may not even need more than 1-2 hours a day because it’s concentrated learning
3) build a reward system and give yourself prizes for finishing lessons/tests so you have something to work towards
4) visualize the feeling you will have when you achieve a high score and keep that feeling in your head as you study. Put up signs of your desired score everywhere: on your phone lock screen, on your laptop etc.
5) The GMAT is a test of logic first and foremost - use this forum to find all the tips and tricks about Quant section besides actually learning the material.
If you want your first month of TTP free PM me, I’m currently using it and I can get you a referral for your first month free.
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What you need to build is behavioural change. There are 5000 questions in TTP and tons of material. If you’re easily distracted, you have to build a program that prevents distractions. There’s a few ways to do this.
1) put away your phone and get a website blocker that blocks access to all websites other than TTP during study hours.
2) Get a friend/family member/study buddy to sit with you while you study so you can teach them what you learn. This way you may not even need more than 1-2 hours a day because it’s concentrated learning
3) build a reward system and give yourself prizes for finishing lessons/tests so you have something to work towards
4) visualize the feeling you will have when you achieve a high score and keep that feeling in your head as you study. Put up signs of your desired score everywhere: on your phone lock screen, on your laptop etc.
5) The GMAT is a test of logic first and foremost - use this forum to find all the tips and tricks about Quant section besides actually learning the material.
If you want your first month of TTP free PM me, I’m currently using it and I can get you a referral for your first month free.
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Updated on: 01 Mar 2021, 05:58
Originally posted by CrackverbalGMAT on 01 Mar 2021, 02:10.
Last edited by CrackverbalGMAT on 01 Mar 2021, 05:58, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by CrackverbalGMAT on 01 Mar 2021, 05:58, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi Dina89
We understand what it feels like when the efforts are invested but the score doesn't reflect the desired improvement.
Instead of giving you straight advice or standard guidelines, we would want the following inputs on your end to suggest a tailor-made approach for you:
(1) How good are you with all the Quants concepts? Have you prepared the concepts with questions corresponding to them? Do you still need to go back to concept videos/notes while stuck at any question?
(2)How much "effective" time of studies do you invest in Quants over weekdays and weekends?
(3)How many questions on average you solve daily in Quants? How many of them are 700+?
(4)Do you invest a good time of thinking on the questions that you could not do or do you google them after 5-10min of trying?
(5)Have you jotted down your strong areas in Quants and do you invest relatively more time on them?
(6)Do you use a timer-based practice?
(7)How often do you revise? Do you incorporate questions specifically 700+ when you revise?
(8)Have you done an error analysis of your mocks and OG?
We look ahead to your inputs based on which we shall suggest you the pointers that may assist you for your attempt!
Thank You,
Devmitra Sen (GMAT Quant Expert)
We understand what it feels like when the efforts are invested but the score doesn't reflect the desired improvement.
Instead of giving you straight advice or standard guidelines, we would want the following inputs on your end to suggest a tailor-made approach for you:
(1) How good are you with all the Quants concepts? Have you prepared the concepts with questions corresponding to them? Do you still need to go back to concept videos/notes while stuck at any question?
(2)How much "effective" time of studies do you invest in Quants over weekdays and weekends?
(3)How many questions on average you solve daily in Quants? How many of them are 700+?
(4)Do you invest a good time of thinking on the questions that you could not do or do you google them after 5-10min of trying?
(5)Have you jotted down your strong areas in Quants and do you invest relatively more time on them?
(6)Do you use a timer-based practice?
(7)How often do you revise? Do you incorporate questions specifically 700+ when you revise?
(8)Have you done an error analysis of your mocks and OG?
We look ahead to your inputs based on which we shall suggest you the pointers that may assist you for your attempt!
Thank You,
Devmitra Sen (GMAT Quant Expert)
