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15 Nov 2014, 18:52
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Hello Everyone,
Thanks for being such a great resource. I request your help to refine my skipping strategy on the quant section. When taking GMATPrep practice tests and the actual test, I achieved higher scores when my skipping strategy was contrary to the common advice of skipping hard questions within 30 seconds.
In my initial strategy, I really tried to answer every question and was pressed for time at the end of the test. So for the last 5-8 problems, I just clicked any answer and make sure I "finished" the test in time. I got those last problems wrong. With this strategy, I got these quant scores on the GMATPrep tests:
45
43
48
Then, I began to change the strategy hoping for a higher score. In the new strategy, I skipped a problem (clicked any answer) as soon as I thought the problem was too difficult or would take too much time. I did this somewhat with a practice test but still spent some time trying to answer problems. On the real test, I skipped as soon as I saw no good path to answering the problem. Here are my scores with that strategy:
44
39 - Real Test
I don't think test-day nerves are to blame for the drop because I did well on the IR and verbal sections. Have you seen better scores when skipping the last ~8 problems? Is that a better strategy or should I refine the "skip in 30 seconds" strategy?
Also, are there more reliable practice tests? I've used all 4 of the GMATPrep tests and rather not repeat them for the sake of accuracy.
Thanks for being such a great resource. I request your help to refine my skipping strategy on the quant section. When taking GMATPrep practice tests and the actual test, I achieved higher scores when my skipping strategy was contrary to the common advice of skipping hard questions within 30 seconds.
In my initial strategy, I really tried to answer every question and was pressed for time at the end of the test. So for the last 5-8 problems, I just clicked any answer and make sure I "finished" the test in time. I got those last problems wrong. With this strategy, I got these quant scores on the GMATPrep tests:
45
43
48
Then, I began to change the strategy hoping for a higher score. In the new strategy, I skipped a problem (clicked any answer) as soon as I thought the problem was too difficult or would take too much time. I did this somewhat with a practice test but still spent some time trying to answer problems. On the real test, I skipped as soon as I saw no good path to answering the problem. Here are my scores with that strategy:
44
39 - Real Test
I don't think test-day nerves are to blame for the drop because I did well on the IR and verbal sections. Have you seen better scores when skipping the last ~8 problems? Is that a better strategy or should I refine the "skip in 30 seconds" strategy?
Also, are there more reliable practice tests? I've used all 4 of the GMATPrep tests and rather not repeat them for the sake of accuracy.
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16 Nov 2014, 14:47
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Hi one1pound,
You definitely do not want to skip the last 8 questions. This will impact your score the most.
As you're taking the test, if you come to a problem that seems too hard, you can skip it. But, you shouldn't skip it, because you might still be able to eliminate some of the answer choices and make an educated guess.
Now, the best option is not to skip anything. There is no such thing as a problem too hard on the GMAT. If you would like to learn more about test taking strategies and skills, work with us.
Hope this helps!
You definitely do not want to skip the last 8 questions. This will impact your score the most.
As you're taking the test, if you come to a problem that seems too hard, you can skip it. But, you shouldn't skip it, because you might still be able to eliminate some of the answer choices and make an educated guess.
Now, the best option is not to skip anything. There is no such thing as a problem too hard on the GMAT. If you would like to learn more about test taking strategies and skills, work with us.
Hope this helps!
16 Nov 2014, 23:04
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one1pound
The adaptive algorithm is such that it doesn't dole out immediate punishment. So you get one question wrong - it will wait and see what you do with the next one. It might give you a similar question or one of slightly lower level. You do that well, you are back on track. Now think what will happen if you make error after error - your score will keep going down. There will be no time to recover. Hence having 6-8 questions wrong in a row is a bad idea.
Since you are planning to retake, focus on your concepts. With a Q39, you certainly have enough scope for improving them. With strong concepts, you will be able to see the big picture and that will automatically increase your speed. You will see that calculations involved are minimal. Worry about your strategy later.
You can check out our practice tests here: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/free-g ... tice-test/
Try one for free. They give quite accurate results.
Also check out our blog for posts on building concepts: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/catego ... mat-quant/
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