No Prep 530 (Q32 V31) - Need comprehensive quant course

Based on your first mock test score, I assume that your basic level of Quant is sufficient, so I recommend Math Revolution as an outstanding course for you to level up your Quant score to 49+. (I only take Math Revolution course, so I cannot compare it with empowerGMAT)

As its customer who has taken full course for about 2 weeks, I've experienced my improvement in Quant score. The course is clear, concise and straightforward.

Before making up your mind, you can take its free trial course to make sure whether it is suitable for you. Good luck!

Hey,

Thanks for your feedback, where did you start with your quant and do you think math revolution covers the basics well enough for someone with C grades in math all through university.

I remember before I took Math Revolution course, I had scored between 41-45 to GMAT Club Quant tests. Then Math Revolution helped me scored 49 in my 2nd GMAT Prep (My 1st Quant GMAT Prep score is 44). During the course I took, Math Revolution offered from basic to advanced level, so sometimes I skipped a lot in introductory/basic lessons. Therefore, I guess that these are the areas you can get many benefits. To make sure, I suggest that you contact directly to Math Revolution for further detail.

Hi VarunW,

Raising a 530 to a 720+ will take some serious work - and you'll have to make some significant improvements to how you handle BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections. Thankfully, you've given yourself LOTS of potential study time, which is good. By focusing on the GMAT now - so that you can 'lock in' a competitive score - you'll likely find it less stressful to work on your applications later on.

That all having been said, you can proceed in a couple of different ways. You would likely find it beneficial to invest in a GMAT Course of some type (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led). If you wanted to focus on honing your 'math skills' before focusing on GMAT style questions, then you could also do that. For free math practice and help, I recommend that you set up an account at Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org). The site is completely free and makes the learning a bit more fun and 'game-like' (as opposed to the dry academic approach taken by most books). While the site is vast, you should limit your studies to basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry. After spending a little time re-building those skills, you could focus on your GMAT studies. Of course, you might be able to develop your math skills while building your GMAT Quant skills - so you should consider both options.

Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it. We have a variety of those resources at our website (www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them then choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

If you have any additional question, then just let me know.

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Rich

Hi VarunW,

I’m glad you reached out! While a 530 is a solid starting score, I agree that you need some quant improvement.

With regard to study materials, there are many options to help you with GMAT quant. To determine which course may be the best fit for you, you can check out the verified course reviews here or on Beat The GMAT. Most online study courses offer a free or low-cost trial, so you can give each one a test drive.

My course, Target Test Prep, offers a full-access $1 trial that expires after 5 days. The course is quite robust, with 20 chapters and 3,000+ practice GMAT quant questions. Over the years, we’ve been able to help students who, like you, have needed to relearn all aspects of GMAT quant.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me directly.

Thanks Rich and Jeff for your input, what I've decided is that I've found a fairly cheap $350(CAD) for 10hrs private tutor with a good reputation locally, I'm going to start here and will probably check out either TargetTestPrep, EMPOWERgmat or math revolution when I hit my wall with the tutor (if I do).

Your input was very valuable and I greatly appreciate it!

Sounds good! If you would like some extra quant practice, I also welcome you to take my free 37-question quant diagnostic. After completing the diagnostic, you will be provided with a detailed analysis of your proficiency level of all GMAT quant topics, as well as an opportunity to discuss your diagnostic results with me or another TTP instructor/coach.

I'll be sure to complete that after the 10 hours of tutoring + all the homework I'm assigned from the tutor as a gauge of how my quant skills have improved. (HOPEFULLY LOL)