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Hello everybody!
I've just finished the OG11 Quant sections, and I wanted to share my results with you and also ask for advice.
I have elaborated a PDF with all the information, if you would take a minute to check it out
From PS I observe a consistent performance all over the section, as you know problems get difficult as you advance, and the results are quite similar between the first half (17/83%) and the second (23/77%). So far, my conclusion is that there are some topics which I have to improve and study the type of questions in which I commited mistakes.
In DS section there's a clear decline in the second half of the book (39/61%) compared to the first (11/89%), so I'll have to go a bit beyond my actual level in this type of questions and look for similarities in the questions I failed.
In the Errors by Topic graph I can see an obvious need to improve my Arithmetic and Algebra skills. There's a significant number of Geometry errors but normally I couldn't remember some formulas, so I just need to focus on my Geometry Template. It was surprising that the pattern of the errors in PS and DS is practically identical, that makes easier the topics in which I'll have to focus later.
Finally, it is significant that almost 50% of my errors were reported as 'Careless Error'. It seems that I have to read the question more thoroughly and pay more attention to what's being asked for.
I plan to take GMAT October 16th, seems like I have plenty of time, what would you recommend?
I planned for the next 15 days to revise the basics and focus on my Error Log, after that I will try the hardest material, like GMAT Club Tests.
I'm looking forward to hear your comments,
thanks for your time!!
I've just finished the OG11 Quant sections, and I wanted to share my results with you and also ask for advice.
I have elaborated a PDF with all the information, if you would take a minute to check it out
From PS I observe a consistent performance all over the section, as you know problems get difficult as you advance, and the results are quite similar between the first half (17/83%) and the second (23/77%). So far, my conclusion is that there are some topics which I have to improve and study the type of questions in which I commited mistakes.
In DS section there's a clear decline in the second half of the book (39/61%) compared to the first (11/89%), so I'll have to go a bit beyond my actual level in this type of questions and look for similarities in the questions I failed.
In the Errors by Topic graph I can see an obvious need to improve my Arithmetic and Algebra skills. There's a significant number of Geometry errors but normally I couldn't remember some formulas, so I just need to focus on my Geometry Template. It was surprising that the pattern of the errors in PS and DS is practically identical, that makes easier the topics in which I'll have to focus later.
Finally, it is significant that almost 50% of my errors were reported as 'Careless Error'. It seems that I have to read the question more thoroughly and pay more attention to what's being asked for.
I plan to take GMAT October 16th, seems like I have plenty of time, what would you recommend?
I planned for the next 15 days to revise the basics and focus on my Error Log, after that I will try the hardest material, like GMAT Club Tests.
I'm looking forward to hear your comments,
thanks for your time!!
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Nice pdf analysis ... one suggestion in the bar graph is actually showing the number or errors in PS and DS but not the percentage of wrong answers, which can be misleading like probability you have 2 wrong but the questions is out of how many ? OG11 has probably 4 probability PS questions and 2 wrong would be like 50% wrong, which obviously is much more important than probably algebra which is like say 25% wrong.
In general I guess you are in 38-43 range in Quant, as OG 11 really doesnot have the ultra tough questions.
I would suggest the following for the next 60 days that you have - not sure about your verbal skills so strictly talking about quant
Day 1-15 - review error log and get strong in ur basics/concepts/formulas - you cannot afford to go wrong in GMAT because you forgot the formula for calculating the area of a triangle
Day 16 - take GMATPrep as a checkpoint to see where you stand
Day 17-45 - Start with the GMATClub tests - 25 - so say one per day, before you start doing the second day GMATClub test review your previous day error log, it will improve your performance as you go forward.
Day 46 - Another GMATPrep - you should be in the 48+ range for quant
Day 47 - 58 - Review your error logs and try to take GMATPrep every third day to improve your stamina and getting used to 4 hour exam scenario.
Day 59 - Meditate/Chill out/Watch a movie
Day 60 - Watch your screen show 750+
Please keep in mind that this is strictly a quant plan and assuming you have atleast 2 or 3 hours in weekdays and 6 hours on weekends and your verbal would fit in between the above plan.
I hope this helps
In general I guess you are in 38-43 range in Quant, as OG 11 really doesnot have the ultra tough questions.
I would suggest the following for the next 60 days that you have - not sure about your verbal skills so strictly talking about quant
Day 1-15 - review error log and get strong in ur basics/concepts/formulas - you cannot afford to go wrong in GMAT because you forgot the formula for calculating the area of a triangle
Day 16 - take GMATPrep as a checkpoint to see where you stand
Day 17-45 - Start with the GMATClub tests - 25 - so say one per day, before you start doing the second day GMATClub test review your previous day error log, it will improve your performance as you go forward.
Day 46 - Another GMATPrep - you should be in the 48+ range for quant
Day 47 - 58 - Review your error logs and try to take GMATPrep every third day to improve your stamina and getting used to 4 hour exam scenario.
Day 59 - Meditate/Chill out/Watch a movie
Day 60 - Watch your screen show 750+
Please keep in mind that this is strictly a quant plan and assuming you have atleast 2 or 3 hours in weekdays and 6 hours on weekends and your verbal would fit in between the above plan.
I hope this helps
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