Stuck at DI 81 / Q81 / V84 Target 715+ by Jan 30

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Hi everyone,
I’m currently  plateaued at DI 81, Q81, and V84 , and my  target score is 715+ . My  test date is Jan 30 , so I’m trying to be very deliberate about what to fix in the next few weeks.
 DI: 
 Main challenges are  TPA and MSR-  especially synthesizing information efficiently and avoiding re-reading under time pressure. 
 Quant: 
 Weak areas are  Probability and Combinatorics . I also notice  avoidable silly errors , likely due to rushed execution rather than lack of concept clarity.
 Verbal: 
  RC is relatively stable , but I struggle with  CR assumption and weaken questions . I often narrow down to two options and pick the wrong one, especially when the logic is subtle or abstract.
I’m primarily using  official mocks and OG questions  and tracking errors, but I feel I may be missing the right  frameworks or execution strategies  to break past this score band.
If you’ve been in a similar range and managed to push higher, I’d really appreciate  specific, actionable advice-  what you changed in approach, drills that worked, or mindset shifts that made the difference, particularly with a short timeline.
Thanks in advance- any guidance would mean a lot.

pintukr · Answer

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

If you hit a score plateau, your move is to look for new levers to pull. For example, you may need to find new practice techniques, such as  the Streaks Method  to boost your GMAT score. Or you may need to learn to solve questions in new ways. For example, perhaps you’ve emphasized using orthodox methods to answer Quant questions. It may help to work on finding more creative paths to correct answers.

To find new levers, try new prep resources or read debriefs from people who have scored 715+ on the GMAT. I’ve seen people use everything from reading coaches to hypnotherapy to increase their GMAT scores.

Here’s the key: something will work. Something will have a new impact that will result in your GMAT score increasing.

If you’ve been practicing in one way, practicing in a new way will make a difference. If  test anxiety  or a  negative mindset  are holding you back, work to address them. If your reading speed is too slow, practicing by reading articles or working with a coach will speed you up. Your performance will improve, and your GMAT score will increase because effective preparation works.

dhruv23320 · Answer

Best of luck

MayankPreppie1 · Answer

A 715+ by Jan 30 is a tight window, but your 81/81/84 base is strong. 
 
 If I gave you these same questions with no timer and a cup of coffee at home, you’d probably get a 760. That proves you know the material. The reason you're hitting a 665 isn't that you need to learn more math; it's that your 'game-day' process is breaking down. > You're rushing the easy questions because you're scared of the hard ones, and that's where the points are bleeding out.
 
 The Verbal Fix (The 50/50 Trap): In Critical Reasoning, getting stuck between two options usually means you've lost sight of the Specific Conclusion.  
 Re-read only the conclusion. If an option is 'helpful' but doesn't  directly  impact that specific sentence, it's a trap. For Assumptions, use the Negation Test: if the argument doesn't die when the choice is negated, it’s not the answer.
 
 The DI Fix (MSR/TPA): Stop trying to 'understand' MSR. Spend the first 45 seconds 'indexing' the tabs (e.g., Tab 1 = Dates, Tab 2 = Rules).  
 Do not read the text until the question asks for a specific fact. For TPA, always solve for the 'constraint' first—usually, one variable limits the other.
 
 The Quant Fix (Probability & Errors): Probability is a 'low-volume' topic. Don't let it psych you out. Your 'silly errors' at Q81 are happening because you are rushing the setup.  
 Write down exactly what the question asks for (e.g., 'Find x+y') before you do a single calculation. It feels slow, but it stops the 50th-percentile mistakes that are capping your score.
 
 You are 50 points away from elite. Stop doing random OGs and start doing 'Timed Sets' of 5 questions to master your nerves.

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