Study plan from 580 to 700

Question

Hi,

A couple of weeks ago I took my first GMAT exam. Let's say that I underestimated the challenge. Indeed I studied for 1 month using only the official GMAT book and studying on average 1-2hrs per day. I did not take any mock exam. I did the exam and got a 580 (35V and 35Q).

Now I would like to improve this score to 700 in 3 months. I could dedicate 2hrs per day to the study.

I would like to have a study plan more structured than my previous one (it should not be too difficult) and I am planning to use magoosh.

Do you have any suggestion?

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Even though I've made/offer making study schedules for students, it's something you can do yourself, too. One suggestion would be to made it "backwards" from your intended test date.

MathRevolution · Answer

Hello User897,

Welcome to the GMAT Club. It is one of the great platforms to get information about the GMAT official test, Study plan, Section wise instructions, etc.

Your current GMAT score is shaky. You can schedule a free counseling(https://calendly.com/mathrevolution/1-on-1-session) session for 20 mins with one of our experts to have detailed advice on your current study plans.

A couple of things that can be a noticeable barrier to your scores would be some or all of the below.

• Not detailed knowledge of GMAT Math patterns and Question types
• Inefficiency by using time-consuming Conventional method to tackle DS and PS questions still
• No expert support (maybe) who can tutor, analyze, and guide you during your learning
• Lack of many updated questions and practice in the recent exam trend
• Not well aligned with time to solve questions.

Precisely, there has to be one end-to-end solution encompassing all the points mentioned above. We also want to understand your approach to solving PS and DS questions. You can try our free diagnostic test https://www.mathrevolution.com/diagnostic/dtExamMember and receive a comprehensive study guide by topic. This test will clearly help you understand your weak areas. The diagnostic test report will give us detailed insight into various topics and your performance. After an in-depth analysis, we will draw out the category of the topics you are already better at and those where you need more improvement. Also, we will be able to compare your performance while solving the PS and DS questions.

Also, make a note of various possible combinations to achieve a score of 700+. The possible scores will help you track your performance after taking the mock or practice test. It will also help you maintain balance in both the sections, and you will always be in a great position to allot the study hours to a specific area accordingly.

We recommend that you learn the Variable Approach for solving DS questions and the IVY approach to solve PS questions to improve your accuracy and save time while solving the question types. These approaches are the robust self-designed time-saving techniques that will help you learn efficiently, thus raising your score in the quick nick of time.

Register with MathRevolution https://www.mathrevolution.com/member/signup to get access to our 7-days on-demand course for free trial lessons.

700+ level questions https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/questionbank are separately available, too. Start with the learning of the concepts. Make a habit of taking notes during the initial learning of the concepts.

You may also connect with one of our experts to get one of the best tutoring supports, which will help you understand the topic(s), solve questions and learn how to manage time and accuracy.

Adding to the same, mastery of the Variable Approach to solve DS questions and the IVY approach to solve PS questions would add a feather to the cap. Below is the useful link we will recommend you visit on GMAT club to experience DS and IVY approaches' power.

Ultimate Q51 guide: https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-ultimate ... l#p1613600

Breakdown of GMAT math questions and types: https://gmatclub.com/forum/overview-of- ... l#p1641411

In the end, make sure you have an error log for every day, and you may connect with one of our experts to learn the hard concept and approaches. Keep checking your performance by attempting as many mock tests as possible.

Regular tests will reflect the positive change in the score, and hence, your confidence will boost. Gradually, with the help of mock tests, you will be able to compete with time and hence will be able to learn time management.

We appreciate your time and patience in reading this reply.

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Success is within your reach.
Good luck!

Math Revolution Team

Russ19 · Answer

Hi User897 , Magoosh is good. Also, consider going through manhattan prep strategy guides for concepts. The link might be useful: https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-study-p ... ml?fl=menu Good Luck!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi User897,

When you choose a resource, make sure to choose one which helps you with the right aspects for your GMAT preparation. As GMAT mainly tests your application skills, the resource you choose must help you with:
  Concepts 
 Methodology (Very important) 
 Practice questions 
 Their detailed solutions

So, you first learn the concepts of a particular topic, then learn the methodology to solve questions of that topic and only then practice questions to solidify your learning. This is how you go about your GMAT preparation. The resource you choose must make your prep a lot more structured and effective.

And one more important thing to look for in a course is the  study plan . To make your prep effective, you need to be really consistent. So, a study plan will help you to be consistent. Having said that, you cannot follow a study plan which doesn't suit you. For example, a person who can dedicate just 3 hours a day cannot have the same study plan as a person who can dedicate 6 hours a day. So, the study plan has to be  personalized . And not just that, it's important to have the  right guidance from the mentor  because students often get stuck in the middle of their prep and do not understand how to proceed further.

You can go through the article below to understand how to choose an online course

Key factors to consider while choosing an online course for GMAT    
The best way to choose an online course is to check the free trials of the courses and then decide which suits you the most. I suggest you to check the free trial of GMATWhiz and then take a decision. It provides you with a personalized study plan by taking into account the number of hours you can dedicate for studies in a week. It focuses mainly on the application of concepts and has detailed solutions for the questions which helps you to learn the right methodology. And a dedicated mentor will be assigned to the student once he/she enrolls for the course. The student can get in touch with the mentor once in every 15 days to seek guidance on how to proceed further.

Hope it helped. If you have any queries regarding the study strategy or the resource, you can get in touch with me using the below link. I will be happy to help.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi User897,

Regarding HOW to study for the GMAT, I actually have the perfect article for you:

The Best Way to Study for the GMAT

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

nislam · Answer

Hello User897,
welcome to join Gmat club. I have seen a friend of mine who was not happy with magoosh CR, RC, and its practice question, so Magoosh might not be a comprehensive option. I observed that TTP is great on both verbal and quant , and it has a great option to see complete course at only $1 for a few days, so you might try it.

Good Luck!

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi User897,

Considering that you studied for just one month (without taking any practice CATs/mocks), a 580 is a solid GMAT Score (the Average Score on the Official GMAT hovers around 550 most years). Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so it's likely that you just have not put in enough time and effort yet. If you can consistently study - and put in the necessary effort to learn and master to the proper Quant and Verbal Tactics - then a Score Goal of 700 is achievable in the timeframe that you've described.

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on your timeline and your goals:

1) Did you take your Official GMAT at a Test Center or through the At-home option?
2) What “brands” of CATs/mocks do you currently have access to?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

If you took your Official GMAT at a Test Center, then you might also choose to purchase the Enhanced Score Report. While the ESR doesn’t provide a lot of information, there are usually a few data points that we can use to define what went wrong on Test Day (and what you should work on to score higher). If you purchase the ESR, then I'll be happy to analyze it for you.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]

RetaketheGMAT · Answer

Hi

Since you've already taken the test, you have a clear starting point and end point (score wise). The key question now is WHY? Why did you score a V35 and (more importantly) a Q35. You need to find the gaps in both conceptual knowledge and test taking skills.

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