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26 Apr 2018, 00:53
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Hello!! 
I need advice with my current plan and pace of studying as I want to break the 700 barrier. However, I feel as if i am stuck with my current score and i need to bump it up.
Before moving ahead I would like to give a brief background regarding my journey till here.
I started private coaching for GMAT in November 2017 and soon realized that i had wasted my money. I finished the classes and only started studying in December. I anticipated that one and a half month would be a decent amount of prep time considering full time studies. Meanwhile, since the second deadline for admissions was approaching i went ahead and booked a test date for January 24. In that one and a half month, i focused only on Quants and solved the OG2018 and studied very little of verbal, also from OG, as I was under the impression that i could manage Verbal (Biggest mistake ever). I used up the two free CATs from GMAT prep software and scored a disappointing 500(Q35 V24) and 520 (Q42 V20). I knew i was in deep trouble and still decided to go ahead and give the attempt. On the test day, i was in worse shape as i was scared, panicked, under prepared and scored a dismal 460 (Q41 V15). Honestly, till that point i had no guidance, no help and felt very helpless.
Post First Attempt:
Decided to tackle Verbal first. I read several posts on GMAT club regarding how to improve on Verbal and went through the various study plans. I started solving 5 RC's everyday. For SC, i read the MGMAT SC Book but also purchased the Aristotle SC Grail. For CR, I bought the Powerscore Bible and also went through MGMAT CR. I have invested almost the whole of February and first half of March in Verbal Preparation.
Reading Comprehension- i think i have fairly improved a lot.
Sentence Correction- I all the rules memorized but struggle a bit with meaning based sentences.
Critical Reasoning- I do well at few question types but not so good at others.
Moving on to Quants:
I felt i should brush up my basics again. I downloaded the GMAT Club Math Book and went through the whole PDF and at the same time made flash cards for formulas i knew i would forget. I practiced the OG again and timed the questions. Post that, i started solving questions from Gmat Club question banks, sometimes topic wise and sometimes difficulty wise. I can manage both Sub 600 level and 600-700 level questions within the two min time frame. It is the 700-800 level questions i am struggling at. Besides this, i have MGMAT guides for Quants too and i have covered only a few of them.
CAT scores:
MGMAT 2: 580 (Q39 Q31)
MGMAT 3: 580 (Q38 Q32)
MGMAT 4: 550 (Q39 V28)
Official GMAT free software(restest): 620 (Q42 V34)
Official GMAT Exam pack 1: 610 (Q43 V31)
MGMAT 5: 600 (Q41 V32) {Given two days back with the new shorter version of the Exam}
I have analysed all the above CATs and made an error log and reviewed my mistakes.
Where i think i am going Wrong
:
- I spend a little too much time on the initial few questions and as a result panic and rush at the end, in turn making mistakes.
- Do i need more practice in both sections? or do i need to still work on basics?
- How much more time should i spend studying? (since i am not working right now i can study full time)
- Should i solve questions difficulty wise or topic wise? and should i purchase any more books?
I really need some tips, suggestions, comments, insights and any help with strategies. There is something that i am missing here and a new perspective on this situation will be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!
I need advice with my current plan and pace of studying as I want to break the 700 barrier. However, I feel as if i am stuck with my current score and i need to bump it up.
Before moving ahead I would like to give a brief background regarding my journey till here.
I started private coaching for GMAT in November 2017 and soon realized that i had wasted my money. I finished the classes and only started studying in December. I anticipated that one and a half month would be a decent amount of prep time considering full time studies. Meanwhile, since the second deadline for admissions was approaching i went ahead and booked a test date for January 24. In that one and a half month, i focused only on Quants and solved the OG2018 and studied very little of verbal, also from OG, as I was under the impression that i could manage Verbal (Biggest mistake ever). I used up the two free CATs from GMAT prep software and scored a disappointing 500(Q35 V24) and 520 (Q42 V20). I knew i was in deep trouble and still decided to go ahead and give the attempt. On the test day, i was in worse shape as i was scared, panicked, under prepared and scored a dismal 460 (Q41 V15). Honestly, till that point i had no guidance, no help and felt very helpless.
Post First Attempt:
Decided to tackle Verbal first. I read several posts on GMAT club regarding how to improve on Verbal and went through the various study plans. I started solving 5 RC's everyday. For SC, i read the MGMAT SC Book but also purchased the Aristotle SC Grail. For CR, I bought the Powerscore Bible and also went through MGMAT CR. I have invested almost the whole of February and first half of March in Verbal Preparation.
Reading Comprehension- i think i have fairly improved a lot.
Sentence Correction- I all the rules memorized but struggle a bit with meaning based sentences.
Critical Reasoning- I do well at few question types but not so good at others.
Moving on to Quants:
I felt i should brush up my basics again. I downloaded the GMAT Club Math Book and went through the whole PDF and at the same time made flash cards for formulas i knew i would forget. I practiced the OG again and timed the questions. Post that, i started solving questions from Gmat Club question banks, sometimes topic wise and sometimes difficulty wise. I can manage both Sub 600 level and 600-700 level questions within the two min time frame. It is the 700-800 level questions i am struggling at. Besides this, i have MGMAT guides for Quants too and i have covered only a few of them.
CAT scores:
MGMAT 2: 580 (Q39 Q31)
MGMAT 3: 580 (Q38 Q32)
MGMAT 4: 550 (Q39 V28)
Official GMAT free software(restest): 620 (Q42 V34)
Official GMAT Exam pack 1: 610 (Q43 V31)
MGMAT 5: 600 (Q41 V32) {Given two days back with the new shorter version of the Exam}
I have analysed all the above CATs and made an error log and reviewed my mistakes.
Where i think i am going Wrong
:- I spend a little too much time on the initial few questions and as a result panic and rush at the end, in turn making mistakes.
- Do i need more practice in both sections? or do i need to still work on basics?
- How much more time should i spend studying? (since i am not working right now i can study full time)
- Should i solve questions difficulty wise or topic wise? and should i purchase any more books?
I really need some tips, suggestions, comments, insights and any help with strategies. There is something that i am missing here and a new perspective on this situation will be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!
26 Apr 2018, 10:43
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Manasi1223
Hi,
Best thing about your prep score is that you have more score in GMAT prep than MGMAT tests. MGMAT tests inflate your score a bit and gives you higher score. GMAT prep is correct indicator of your score. It's good that you have reviewed your CATs and made and error log as well. Things that you are going through is very common. Since you have analysed your CATs, and you better know your weaknesses, you should start by solving the questions from easiest level to the harder ones. Lowest level questions are very much underrated but they help you in building strong foundation.
As you are free full time, you can study for 5 to 8 hours a day, using sufficient breaks. Don't study more than 2 hours in a stretch.
You should work more on your timing issues. Review your mistakes and concepts often, as that will be really helpful for your confidence. Try to improve your accuracy in SC to score high in Verbal.
QZ
26 Apr 2018, 14:53
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Hi Manasi1223,
Based on your recent CAT Scores, you've made some nice improvements since your initially began your studies. GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your recent CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 590 +/- a few points). Many Test Takers who use a 'book heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level - and since your recent studies have been book heavy, it's possible that this has happened to you as well. By extension, to hit your Score Goal, you'll likely need to invest in some, new non-book resources that emphasize Tactics.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your timeline and goals:
1) When are you planning to retake the GMAT?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Based on your recent CAT Scores, you've made some nice improvements since your initially began your studies. GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your recent CAT score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (about 590 +/- a few points). Many Test Takers who use a 'book heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level - and since your recent studies have been book heavy, it's possible that this has happened to you as well. By extension, to hit your Score Goal, you'll likely need to invest in some, new non-book resources that emphasize Tactics.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your timeline and goals:
1) When are you planning to retake the GMAT?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
