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ec41tp
Joined: 16 Apr 2016
Last visit: 23 Mar 2017
Posts: 5
Location: Brazil
Schools: Judge"18 (A) HBS '19 (D) Yale '19 (II)
GMAT 1: 730 Q48 V42
GPA: 3.9
WE:Research (Finance: Investment Banking)
03 Sep 2016, 16:31
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To all my fellow GMAT takers and masters!
I have been dedicating a large part of my spare time over the last few months preparing for the GMAT. I have done over 200 hours of studying since the beginning of May and my score is pretty much at the exact same place as it was when I first decided to study for the exam.
As you can see from the table attached the results are largely unchanged in the 650 house, with a relatively strong verbal and mediocre quant score.
My study strategy has been as follows:
Material used: Manhattan GMAT Workbooks
Optimus Prep full website access with 6 CAT exams and around 4000 question bank.
Optimus Prep private tutor for over 10 hour lessons.
Optimus Prep, I have done all classes and homework associated. Which is over 100 hours.
Official guide 3 sample CAT exams.
I spend 1 hour a day during weekdays doing questions and watching the lessons (focused around 85% of my time in the quantitative part). The weekend I spend around 10 to 15 hours working on questions and going through some of my week spots. I work long hours during the week so it is hard to dedicate any more time to the exam than I already have. It has been 3 months of dedication and I am not seeing the results.
I would like to have a clear plan of attack for the next 2 months so I can get at least 710 on my GMAT. I know it is easier said than done, but I am prepared to put the work if I have the right road map. I need to know what material to use, if I need to identify my weaknesses in the smallest detail. If the help of a tutor would improve my score (remember I have already spent a considerable amount with a tutor). How many hours I need to spend a week, so by mid November I am consistently scoring above 700 in prep tests.
I thank you all for sharing such amazing instructions and stories. This journey has so far been much easier with all the discussions and testimonies on the forum!
Kind Regards,
Thales
I have been dedicating a large part of my spare time over the last few months preparing for the GMAT. I have done over 200 hours of studying since the beginning of May and my score is pretty much at the exact same place as it was when I first decided to study for the exam.
As you can see from the table attached the results are largely unchanged in the 650 house, with a relatively strong verbal and mediocre quant score.
My study strategy has been as follows:
Material used: Manhattan GMAT Workbooks
Optimus Prep full website access with 6 CAT exams and around 4000 question bank.
Optimus Prep private tutor for over 10 hour lessons.
Optimus Prep, I have done all classes and homework associated. Which is over 100 hours.
Official guide 3 sample CAT exams.
I spend 1 hour a day during weekdays doing questions and watching the lessons (focused around 85% of my time in the quantitative part). The weekend I spend around 10 to 15 hours working on questions and going through some of my week spots. I work long hours during the week so it is hard to dedicate any more time to the exam than I already have. It has been 3 months of dedication and I am not seeing the results.
I would like to have a clear plan of attack for the next 2 months so I can get at least 710 on my GMAT. I know it is easier said than done, but I am prepared to put the work if I have the right road map. I need to know what material to use, if I need to identify my weaknesses in the smallest detail. If the help of a tutor would improve my score (remember I have already spent a considerable amount with a tutor). How many hours I need to spend a week, so by mid November I am consistently scoring above 700 in prep tests.
I thank you all for sharing such amazing instructions and stories. This journey has so far been much easier with all the discussions and testimonies on the forum!
Kind Regards,
Thales
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03 Sep 2016, 18:39
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Hi ec41tp,
To improve quant, we recommend examining multiple variations off of the same core question type so you are prepared when the same kind of question is asked in a slightly different way.
If you are looking for more diversity in practice tests, we recommend that you try the GMAT Pill Practice Test here: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-test/
Best of luck!
To improve quant, we recommend examining multiple variations off of the same core question type so you are prepared when the same kind of question is asked in a slightly different way.
If you are looking for more diversity in practice tests, we recommend that you try the GMAT Pill Practice Test here: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-test/
Best of luck!
06 Sep 2016, 08:44
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Hi ec41tp,
Since your score has plateaued in the-mid 600 range, you may consider adjusting your study routine to help master GMAT quant and verbal and thus hit your score goal of 710. I see that you have been doing a lot of practice questions. Did you fully learn the concepts behind those questions first? When doing those questions, are you practicing one topic at a time (such as Number Properties, Rates, Work, etc.) until you have mastered it? Or are you answering random practice questions covering various topics? If it’s the latter, you may consider practicing numerous questions from one topic before moving to the next, to better help you find and fix any remaining weak areas within each topic.
For example, if you are practicing Number Properties you want to make sure that you can practice a variety of questions from that topic: LCM, GCF, prime factors, divisibility, remainders, etc. The results of that practice will help you to determine how well you have mastered that topic and to determine your remaining weaknesses within that topic. Such focused practice should help you further build your quant knowledge and help you achieve a higher quant score. You can also follow a similar method for verbal practice.
To help diagnose your GMAT quant strengths and weaknesses, I welcome you to take my free 37-question quant diagnostic. After completing the diagnostic, you are 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.
Here’s an article that may help you better understand how to design a robust GMAT study plan.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to me directly.
Since your score has plateaued in the-mid 600 range, you may consider adjusting your study routine to help master GMAT quant and verbal and thus hit your score goal of 710. I see that you have been doing a lot of practice questions. Did you fully learn the concepts behind those questions first? When doing those questions, are you practicing one topic at a time (such as Number Properties, Rates, Work, etc.) until you have mastered it? Or are you answering random practice questions covering various topics? If it’s the latter, you may consider practicing numerous questions from one topic before moving to the next, to better help you find and fix any remaining weak areas within each topic.
For example, if you are practicing Number Properties you want to make sure that you can practice a variety of questions from that topic: LCM, GCF, prime factors, divisibility, remainders, etc. The results of that practice will help you to determine how well you have mastered that topic and to determine your remaining weaknesses within that topic. Such focused practice should help you further build your quant knowledge and help you achieve a higher quant score. You can also follow a similar method for verbal practice.
To help diagnose your GMAT quant strengths and weaknesses, I welcome you to take my free 37-question quant diagnostic. After completing the diagnostic, you are 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.
Here’s an article that may help you better understand how to design a robust GMAT study plan.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to me directly.
