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29 Dec 2011, 13:41
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Hello everyone,
I am into the sixth out of eight MGMAT guides and I use OG + Q/V reviews. So far I kept an error log of everything I did.
I have divided error log into sections and classes. For example, number properties, FDPs or geometry are all sections while divisibility&primes, positives&negatives are classes of number properties.
I made a format "#right / #overall per class or section" to calculate performance.
So far it goes something like 60s-70 percent and I solve every question within 2 minutes or I move on. I never guess a question and when I do not know how to approach a problem I mark it as incorrect. That way I believe I will not get wrong image of my performance. Plus I could get a bonus on the actual test.
From what I see what are people saying on this forum, this kind of percentage will not get me to my goal (not even close). My goal is 700s, would be thrilled with 740. On the positive side, I have big motivation and willingness to study and I am not in a rush to apply any time soon. But I would love to get done with my journey before June. I know this is quite a long time of studying but do not understand me wrong, I want to get done with this test ASAP. I am simply die-hard to do well.
What do you guys think? With these percentages, should I focus on the entire section or the worst classes of each section?
High scorers, did you hit every section at 90+% or you had some weak points but did well anyways?
Thanks
I am into the sixth out of eight MGMAT guides and I use OG + Q/V reviews. So far I kept an error log of everything I did.
I have divided error log into sections and classes. For example, number properties, FDPs or geometry are all sections while divisibility&primes, positives&negatives are classes of number properties.
I made a format "#right / #overall per class or section" to calculate performance.
So far it goes something like 60s-70 percent and I solve every question within 2 minutes or I move on. I never guess a question and when I do not know how to approach a problem I mark it as incorrect. That way I believe I will not get wrong image of my performance. Plus I could get a bonus on the actual test.
From what I see what are people saying on this forum, this kind of percentage will not get me to my goal (not even close). My goal is 700s, would be thrilled with 740. On the positive side, I have big motivation and willingness to study and I am not in a rush to apply any time soon. But I would love to get done with my journey before June. I know this is quite a long time of studying but do not understand me wrong, I want to get done with this test ASAP. I am simply die-hard to do well.
What do you guys think? With these percentages, should I focus on the entire section or the worst classes of each section?
High scorers, did you hit every section at 90+% or you had some weak points but did well anyways?
Thanks
29 Dec 2011, 14:27
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You can definitely score into the 700's with 75% accuracy in both sections on test day. So you are not far off. I would recommend that you go back through the problems you've missed in the error log. My guess is you'll be better at solving them the second time around. And if not, learn what type of problem it is, the fastest way to solve it, and be able to repeat it on test day. You could litterally see anyone of those questions in a very similiar form. If you are get 90% accuracy you are KILLING the GMAT. Thats only 3-4 wrong in both sections on test day. That is 99% for sure! 700 scorers atleast know how to approach every problem, but are not getting them all correct. There will be times where you will have to cut your losses and move on.
So use your error log as a learning experience to not only get those problems right, but recognize the problem type, and how to go about solving it. Your ROI here will be very high. I would also recommend that you dont string out your studying for too long b/c you said you want to finish before June. So I would atleast give yourself another opportunity before them. So i would book a test AT LEAST a month ahead of that deadline. Plus, the spots before that deadline will most likely fill up quick, and are probably filling up as we speak. So don't forget to book a date, so you have that time in mind as G-Day. It will not only act as motivation, but direct your studying towards your ultimate goal.
Look at your practice test scores and see if they're close to your goal. Also, be introspective, and be truthful to yourself about how confident you feel with each question type. You should know how to attack every problem like the back of you hand. It sounds like you're doing all the right things, so maximize your error log, your time, and studying so you can throw down that 740 you're looking for.
Good luck!
So use your error log as a learning experience to not only get those problems right, but recognize the problem type, and how to go about solving it. Your ROI here will be very high. I would also recommend that you dont string out your studying for too long b/c you said you want to finish before June. So I would atleast give yourself another opportunity before them. So i would book a test AT LEAST a month ahead of that deadline. Plus, the spots before that deadline will most likely fill up quick, and are probably filling up as we speak. So don't forget to book a date, so you have that time in mind as G-Day. It will not only act as motivation, but direct your studying towards your ultimate goal.
Look at your practice test scores and see if they're close to your goal. Also, be introspective, and be truthful to yourself about how confident you feel with each question type. You should know how to attack every problem like the back of you hand. It sounds like you're doing all the right things, so maximize your error log, your time, and studying so you can throw down that 740 you're looking for.
Good luck!
30 Dec 2011, 11:20
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Great, thank you for your advice. I think that I have enough time to get there if I stay, as you said, introspective and honest to myself. I am not too worried about the seats for the test because the test center I am looking at has empty seats every day in January, February etc. But I will definitely keep track at the test center to avoid potential inconvenience.
I had no clue that a person can get such a score with 75% correct. This information will make me more motivated but there is still a lot of work to be done in my books. I think the hardest thing will be to "keep it all together" if you know what I mean. That is probably the reason why I want to get done ASAP.
Many thanks!
I had no clue that a person can get such a score with 75% correct. This information will make me more motivated but there is still a lot of work to be done in my books. I think the hardest thing will be to "keep it all together" if you know what I mean. That is probably the reason why I want to get done ASAP.
Many thanks!
