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16 Jul 2017, 22:55
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Hi,
I took GMAT an year back and scored 660 Q47 V34, dint order ESR.
For the schools I am aiming for I need to get somewhere around 710. Have been preparing since June 3rd, Gave my first mock yeterday and scored 700 Q48,V38.
Q48 with 49 in PS and 48 in DS. Somewhere I know that I can manage a 49 in the actual GMAT.
My real worry is verbal. SC-36,CR-40 and RC-33. This when I got around 17 SC,11 CR and 13 RC. The average timing for the section was 1.25 for SC;2.3 for CR and 2.15 for RC. I did remember answer for 1 SC question.
My timing went haywire so I had to guess on few CR's and the last RC (I got them wrong). So, in effect I think that taking lot more time in SC is what is my biggest problem.
My SC methodology:
1. Quickly sift through the choices, identify things like(which, where, Has vs have, verb+ing, pronouns etc.)-15-20 secs
2. Read and understand the original choice wrt the meaning and then eliminate (with the differences I found in the initial scan) a few choices.
3. Off the options left I re-read the un-underlined portion with the options at hand. (Here i take a lot of time to zero in on the answer).
I am done with around 70% of OG-SC and my average timing has been around 1.3 mins.
I plan to re-take GMAT in the first week of August. Request experts to please help me with the situation
Sharath
I took GMAT an year back and scored 660 Q47 V34, dint order ESR.
For the schools I am aiming for I need to get somewhere around 710. Have been preparing since June 3rd, Gave my first mock yeterday and scored 700 Q48,V38.
Q48 with 49 in PS and 48 in DS. Somewhere I know that I can manage a 49 in the actual GMAT.
My real worry is verbal. SC-36,CR-40 and RC-33. This when I got around 17 SC,11 CR and 13 RC. The average timing for the section was 1.25 for SC;2.3 for CR and 2.15 for RC. I did remember answer for 1 SC question.
My timing went haywire so I had to guess on few CR's and the last RC (I got them wrong). So, in effect I think that taking lot more time in SC is what is my biggest problem.
My SC methodology:
1. Quickly sift through the choices, identify things like(which, where, Has vs have, verb+ing, pronouns etc.)-15-20 secs
2. Read and understand the original choice wrt the meaning and then eliminate (with the differences I found in the initial scan) a few choices.
3. Off the options left I re-read the un-underlined portion with the options at hand. (Here i take a lot of time to zero in on the answer).
I am done with around 70% of OG-SC and my average timing has been around 1.3 mins.
I plan to re-take GMAT in the first week of August. Request experts to please help me with the situation
Sharath
17 Jul 2017, 08:30
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The best way to improve speed on SC - is to be able to answer the question without reading all the answer choices.
Let's face it - there's tons of reading on the exam - and it takes a toll on your mental capacity. If you are able to figure out how to arrive at the correct answer without reading all the answer choices -- or at least without reading the entire answer choice - that can save a ton of time.
That's part of what we teach at GMATPill - how to get to the correct answer without reading every single word of every answer choice.
In some cases, we are able to arrive at the correct answer in <30 seconds -- if you do that a few times - then that can free up a lot more time for the time-intensive CR and RC questions that require a lot more thinking.
Sometimes, that involves familiarity with some rules - such as this one: https://www.gmatpill.com/ebook/GMATPill- ... atclub.pdf
You may also be interested a sample SC video walkthrough: https://www.gmatpill.com/sentencecorrect ... ythons.mp4
To learn more, visit: https://www.gmatpill.com/testimonials
Let's face it - there's tons of reading on the exam - and it takes a toll on your mental capacity. If you are able to figure out how to arrive at the correct answer without reading all the answer choices -- or at least without reading the entire answer choice - that can save a ton of time.
That's part of what we teach at GMATPill - how to get to the correct answer without reading every single word of every answer choice.
In some cases, we are able to arrive at the correct answer in <30 seconds -- if you do that a few times - then that can free up a lot more time for the time-intensive CR and RC questions that require a lot more thinking.
Sometimes, that involves familiarity with some rules - such as this one: https://www.gmatpill.com/ebook/GMATPill- ... atclub.pdf
You may also be interested a sample SC video walkthrough: https://www.gmatpill.com/sentencecorrect ... ythons.mp4
To learn more, visit: https://www.gmatpill.com/testimonials
17 Jul 2017, 17:20
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Hi Sharath,
Many Test Takers face pacing problems while dealing with either the Quant or Verbal section (or both). Pacing problems don't exist on their own though - they're the results of OTHER problems. Based on what you've described, there are some 'inefficiencies' with how you're dealing with SC as a whole. However, those issues might not be the only areas that are causing your pacing problems in the Verbal section, so it would help to know a bit more about how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) What study materials have you used?
2) What 'steps' do you go through on a typical SC, RC and CR prompt?
Goals:
3) What is your exact Test Date?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Many Test Takers face pacing problems while dealing with either the Quant or Verbal section (or both). Pacing problems don't exist on their own though - they're the results of OTHER problems. Based on what you've described, there are some 'inefficiencies' with how you're dealing with SC as a whole. However, those issues might not be the only areas that are causing your pacing problems in the Verbal section, so it would help to know a bit more about how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) What study materials have you used?
2) What 'steps' do you go through on a typical SC, RC and CR prompt?
Goals:
3) What is your exact Test Date?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
5) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
