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K, I just got through SC and finally feel that I have a better idea of how sentences should be structured. Now on to practicing DS. Any recommendations on books or questions that would help with this area. My biggest problem is (1) trying out different numbers (I always find doing this time consuming) and (2) staring at these questions like a deer caught in a head light (also wastes time). Any suggestions?

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Your question is two fold round two:

1. DS problems require good problem solving skills. It is a word problem that needs to be translated into an equation.

2. Reducing the problem and either eliminating answers you are positive are not viable or answering the question.

1) takes practice and bring comfortable with DS problems. You can't do 2) until you have some proficiency in 1).

We have a strategy posted on DS problems (see the strategy link in my sig). Take note: This strategy assumes you can break the DS problem down to the simplest form and then work to eliminate incorrect answers. I have an example posted in the strategy link to provide a bit of additional explanation.
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Hey guys,

K, I just got through SC and finally feel that I have a better idea of how sentences should be structured. Now on to practicing DS. Any recommendations on books or questions that would help with this area. My biggest problem is (1) trying out different numbers (I always find doing this time consuming) and (2) staring at these questions like a deer caught in a head light (also wastes time). Any suggestions?

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You can try the Tags: viewforumtags.php
or you can always try PR 1012 for targeted practice. Not sure what else to recommend.
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is one month sufficient for a retake? I'm in the same case and I must admit i don't want to spend too much time and waste my energy.
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is one month sufficient for a retake? I'm in the same case and I must admit i don't want to spend too much time and waste my energy.
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Really depends. If you feel that you just panicked and your practice scores are pretty high - sure. If you are at 650 consistently and you want a 720, then it may take longer. Pathfinder spent a year and went from 720 to 680 - many people who retake get a lower score (does not hurt but is discouraging).
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Motivating... ahaha
Verbal is my weakness and I think I'll put all my energy during one month through it. Reading reading reading.
What can I do to improve my RC? Is it intersting to do LSAT tests ? I don't know Lsat because I'm not american. Is it worth trying ?
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Hey guys, just wanted to thank you for all your help! I retook the test today and got a 710 (47Q 40V). Working on my sentence correction definitely helped out. I used the Manhattan Sentence Correction book but I think any GMAT book that teaches the fundamentals will be helpful. I wish you all the best.
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