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Hi all, title says everything, I am going to take the GMAT test in 2 weeks from now.
I took the first GMAT official mock and it went horribly (395)
. I have scored very low in both Quant (66) and DI (62) but much better in Verbal (80).
Sooooo, what would be the best plan to make a miracle happen?
I just don't know how to study the required math fundamentals in such a short timeframe.
I ask for your help
I took the first GMAT official mock and it went horribly (395)
. I have scored very low in both Quant (66) and DI (62) but much better in Verbal (80).Sooooo, what would be the best plan to make a miracle happen?
I just don't know how to study the required math fundamentals in such a short timeframe.
I ask for your help
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I've been in a tight timeline situation before, so I hear you. With 14 days and a 395 baseline, here's the reality check: a "miracle" score jump is tough, but meaningful improvement is absolutely possible if you're strategic.
Looking at your split (Q66, DI62, V80), you've got a bright spot in Verbal. That's actually helpful because it means you can afford to go heavy on Quant and Data Insights without spreading yourself too thin.
Here's what I'd do with 14 days:
Days 1-3: Diagnostic deep dive. Don't just look at your score—go through every single question you missed on that mock. For Quant and DI, identify the 3-4 question types that keep tripping you up. Is it percentages? Algebra manipulation? Two-Part Analysis? Write them down.
Days 4-10: Targeted practice only. This is not the time to learn everything. Pick your top 3 weak areas and drill them relentlessly using official GMAT Focus questions. For fundamentals, I found that even 20-30 focused problems per day on specific topics (with full review of each mistake) beats doing 100 random questions. The GMAT Club question banks sorted by topic were a lifesaver for me here.
Days 11-12: Full mock under real conditions. Take another official practice test. This tells you if your focused work is paying off and what to prioritize in your final days.
Days 13-14: Review only. No new content. Just review your error log, redo problems you got wrong, and keep your formulas fresh.
The trap most people fall into with short timelines is trying to study "everything." You can't. Focus on getting really good at a few things rather than staying mediocre at everything. And remember—going from 395 to even 455-475 in two weeks would be solid progress.
You've got this. Stay focused and don't panic.
Looking at your split (Q66, DI62, V80), you've got a bright spot in Verbal. That's actually helpful because it means you can afford to go heavy on Quant and Data Insights without spreading yourself too thin.
Here's what I'd do with 14 days:
Days 1-3: Diagnostic deep dive. Don't just look at your score—go through every single question you missed on that mock. For Quant and DI, identify the 3-4 question types that keep tripping you up. Is it percentages? Algebra manipulation? Two-Part Analysis? Write them down.
Days 4-10: Targeted practice only. This is not the time to learn everything. Pick your top 3 weak areas and drill them relentlessly using official GMAT Focus questions. For fundamentals, I found that even 20-30 focused problems per day on specific topics (with full review of each mistake) beats doing 100 random questions. The GMAT Club question banks sorted by topic were a lifesaver for me here.
Days 11-12: Full mock under real conditions. Take another official practice test. This tells you if your focused work is paying off and what to prioritize in your final days.
Days 13-14: Review only. No new content. Just review your error log, redo problems you got wrong, and keep your formulas fresh.
The trap most people fall into with short timelines is trying to study "everything." You can't. Focus on getting really good at a few things rather than staying mediocre at everything. And remember—going from 395 to even 455-475 in two weeks would be solid progress.
You've got this. Stay focused and don't panic.
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Thank you, Edskore. You gave me a very solid and logical advice. In addition to studying and solving focus questions, and the underlying logic, can I also use the https://gmatclub.com/forum/ultimate-gma ... 44512.html or would I spread myself too thin?
I wanted to use a book but I do not think I have enough time to go through even few chapters and assimilate them. So I will start immediately doing what you suggested.
