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29 Aug 2014, 07:52
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I took the GMAT for the first time.
Verbal : 34
Quant : 25
Total: 500
AWA: 5.5
IR: 2
I studied for about a month on and off as much as I could. I can't believe how poorly Prior to starting to prepare I took the diagnostic test and that indicated my verbal skills were above average and my quant skills were below. With that in mind I basically only worked on the Quant for about 4 weeks, roughly 30 hours of prep. I can't believe how poor I performed in the quantitative section. I didn't do any practice tests, so I think that was problem #1. I studied as followed: I used the Magoosh website, and watched all of the Quant videos and worked practice problems, that is pretty much it.
I am going to take the test again in December. I am thinking about signing up for a Kaplan course.
Any suggestions for studying would be appreciated. How much can i realistically expect to raise my score?
Verbal : 34
Quant : 25
Total: 500
AWA: 5.5
IR: 2
I studied for about a month on and off as much as I could. I can't believe how poorly Prior to starting to prepare I took the diagnostic test and that indicated my verbal skills were above average and my quant skills were below. With that in mind I basically only worked on the Quant for about 4 weeks, roughly 30 hours of prep. I can't believe how poor I performed in the quantitative section. I didn't do any practice tests, so I think that was problem #1. I studied as followed: I used the Magoosh website, and watched all of the Quant videos and worked practice problems, that is pretty much it.
I am going to take the test again in December. I am thinking about signing up for a Kaplan course.
Any suggestions for studying would be appreciated. How much can i realistically expect to raise my score?
29 Aug 2014, 09:58
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With Quant -- you want to be comfortable with all the variations off of any core question you might see on the exam. For example, you might see a sum of sequence question. In practice, you might be comfortable with 1 to 100 -- but what if on the exam, you are asked about 101 to 150?
With rates -- you might be comfortable with two people moving towards each other -- but what about when two people are moving away from each other?
This is the approach we take in our course -- we take the most common core problems -- and we walk students around different variations off of that core problem -- so if you see a similar looking question but slightly different, you'll still be ok.
With math - there's only so many ways they can test you on the same underlying question. You just need to be able to understand all angles and leave no opening to get caught.
Before you make a decision, we recommend that you take a look at sample videos on our homepage including this one: https://www.gmatpill.com/problemsolving/og/222/222.mp4
12 Sep 2014, 11:15
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Hi,
I am glad to hear you are waiting until December to retake the exam. It is best to give yourself at least a good 3 months to study. Start by taking a practice test so you can determine your current baseline. From here I would go back to the basics for Quant and Verbal as sometimes just missing a few key concepts can cause issues with all other higher level questions. After you review the basics, then jump into the coursework. Do not take too many practice exams as it is unnecessary, they are helpful with improving your test-taking skills, but the coursework is what is best for increasing your knowledge base. Maybe take one every 2 - 2 ½ weeks. This will help you determine where you are increasing and where you need to lay your focuses. One last thing which I find is a common mistake made by those taking the GMAT...if you are doing well in one are such as Verbal, even if you are getting a Q42 on your simulation exams, do not avoid studying it. This will decrease your timing when the exam roles around. In addition, why not continue improving on it, it can only help your score. Yes you can work on Quant more if you want, but it is very important to keep working on the Verbal and you will most likely pick up a few key concepts to boost your score even more. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me.
Good luck with your studies!
-Evan
I am glad to hear you are waiting until December to retake the exam. It is best to give yourself at least a good 3 months to study. Start by taking a practice test so you can determine your current baseline. From here I would go back to the basics for Quant and Verbal as sometimes just missing a few key concepts can cause issues with all other higher level questions. After you review the basics, then jump into the coursework. Do not take too many practice exams as it is unnecessary, they are helpful with improving your test-taking skills, but the coursework is what is best for increasing your knowledge base. Maybe take one every 2 - 2 ½ weeks. This will help you determine where you are increasing and where you need to lay your focuses. One last thing which I find is a common mistake made by those taking the GMAT...if you are doing well in one are such as Verbal, even if you are getting a Q42 on your simulation exams, do not avoid studying it. This will decrease your timing when the exam roles around. In addition, why not continue improving on it, it can only help your score. Yes you can work on Quant more if you want, but it is very important to keep working on the Verbal and you will most likely pick up a few key concepts to boost your score even more. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me.
Good luck with your studies!
-Evan
