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27 Feb 2019, 15:23
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Hi all,
I was studying hard for the GMAT from Oct-Dec 2018 but did not feel like I was making any progress. My first practice tests were 620 and my last one in December was 640 Q37 V41. Verbal has always been my strength so I was focusing on quant study but wasn't moving forward. Due to some other issues I stepped away from studying for a few months and am preparing to take the test in 3 weeks. My goal score is 700, but, I would keep any score above 660. I'm just not sure whether to focus on bumping quant up to ~40 with minimal verbal study or whether to go verbal 45+ and focus on maintaining what I have in quant. My gut says bump quant because my weaknesses in it, specifically number properties and fractions decimals percents, word problems and algebra are hit or miss. I'm grateful for any guidance provided. I have access to numerous study materials so it really is just a question of where to focus and how best to achieve that target score. Thank you in advance!
I was studying hard for the GMAT from Oct-Dec 2018 but did not feel like I was making any progress. My first practice tests were 620 and my last one in December was 640 Q37 V41. Verbal has always been my strength so I was focusing on quant study but wasn't moving forward. Due to some other issues I stepped away from studying for a few months and am preparing to take the test in 3 weeks. My goal score is 700, but, I would keep any score above 660. I'm just not sure whether to focus on bumping quant up to ~40 with minimal verbal study or whether to go verbal 45+ and focus on maintaining what I have in quant. My gut says bump quant because my weaknesses in it, specifically number properties and fractions decimals percents, word problems and algebra are hit or miss. I'm grateful for any guidance provided. I have access to numerous study materials so it really is just a question of where to focus and how best to achieve that target score. Thank you in advance!
27 Feb 2019, 18:55
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cjordanksu8
hi cjordanksu8
In my opinion, you should quickly identify your weak areas by going through the questions you got wrong. Devote more time on the weak areas while maintaining a practice in your strengths areas. Also during this last phase of your preparation, you should focus only on official questions. Check out this article by GMATNinja
thanks
27 Feb 2019, 23:02
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Hi cjordanksu8,
Many Business Schools view an Applicant's Quant Scaled Score as an indicator of how that Applicant might handle the 'academic side' of the Program - and a Quant Scaled Score in the Q30s or low-Q40s won't impress anyone (and it might even be seen as a 'red flag' at certain Programs). As such, it would likely be better for your overall application if you focused on improving your Quant skills during this next phase of your studies. Those types of Quant Scores imply that you correctly handle most of the "math" questions that you see during the Exam, but you make a number of little mistakes throughout the section and you miss out on LOTS of 'strategy-based' points. Beyond working on your general math skills and organization, it's important to remember that the Quant section is NOT a 'math test'; it's a 'critical thinking test' that requires lots of little calculations as you work through it. By extension, if you focus on Quant Tactics, then you'll be better able to increase your GMAT Score AND better impress how Business School Admissions Officers will view your potential to handle their Programs.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
2) When is your exact Test Date?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Many Business Schools view an Applicant's Quant Scaled Score as an indicator of how that Applicant might handle the 'academic side' of the Program - and a Quant Scaled Score in the Q30s or low-Q40s won't impress anyone (and it might even be seen as a 'red flag' at certain Programs). As such, it would likely be better for your overall application if you focused on improving your Quant skills during this next phase of your studies. Those types of Quant Scores imply that you correctly handle most of the "math" questions that you see during the Exam, but you make a number of little mistakes throughout the section and you miss out on LOTS of 'strategy-based' points. Beyond working on your general math skills and organization, it's important to remember that the Quant section is NOT a 'math test'; it's a 'critical thinking test' that requires lots of little calculations as you work through it. By extension, if you focus on Quant Tactics, then you'll be better able to increase your GMAT Score AND better impress how Business School Admissions Officers will view your potential to handle their Programs.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
2) When is your exact Test Date?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
