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I am restarting my GMAT prep after 3 months. I had given my GMAT Classic edition and gotten a score of 680 (Q47V35) on the 29th Jan. I had been preparing for about 7-8 months and was tired of the prep and burnt out of my wits after I gave the paper. This was my 4th attempt at the GMAT, and since the pattern changed after January, I thought that I would not ever think of attempting the GMAT again. This score was pretty consistent with my mocks scores (there is a reason I mention this). After the score, I thought that I should try to give a GMAT FE cold mock and got a score of 635 (DI77Q81V86). I feel like I have finally recovered from my intense burn-out. I think I can give one more attempt at the GMAT FE because 635 still coresponds to a better percentile than does 680 and since my mock score closely respresented my actual score, I am wondering if I can give the GMAT FE with a bit of prep in the DI part and a brushup in the Q and V to get a better score.
P.S. My Di score is cold as I never really paid attention to IR before and have never actually prepared for it. I have used a lot of resources (Magoosh [a decent course], Jamboree [the WORST], TTP [such a good one, but I couldn't finish it because I couldn't afford it after 1 month, got through 40% of the course], GMATWhiz with tutor [half baked course at best, good tutor]) and gone through the OG once (but I think I did not do it as it should be done, I never broke apart each question to make the most of every single question).
I have been prepping, taking about 30 questions from the OG of Quant and 30 of verbal for the past week and I am hitting early 90% accuracy.
I have taken a work sabatical for the next 3 months so I have all the time in the world to go at it.
Here are my questions:
1). Do I need to start my preparation from the base up again? I was thinking I could grind out TTP but I think it will be time taking. I want to give the exam within 2-3 months (at max). With TTP, I think I will make every concept iron clad but I don't think it will be efficient.
2). How do I go about diagnosing my strong points and weak points? I have relied on courses to just brute force every concept without an understanding of weak and strong points, but how do I pin point my weakness and work on it by myself?
3). What to do about DI? I have never paid much attention to IR before and DS was decent for me. How do I tackle this part?
4). What score can I realistically aim for here? The highest I have ever gotten in GFE quant is 83, and in verbal is 86. DI is 77 (but I know this score will improve). I think i can go higher.
5). What resources do I use?
Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you.
P.S. My Di score is cold as I never really paid attention to IR before and have never actually prepared for it. I have used a lot of resources (Magoosh [a decent course], Jamboree [the WORST], TTP [such a good one, but I couldn't finish it because I couldn't afford it after 1 month, got through 40% of the course], GMATWhiz with tutor [half baked course at best, good tutor]) and gone through the OG once (but I think I did not do it as it should be done, I never broke apart each question to make the most of every single question).
I have been prepping, taking about 30 questions from the OG of Quant and 30 of verbal for the past week and I am hitting early 90% accuracy.
I have taken a work sabatical for the next 3 months so I have all the time in the world to go at it.
Here are my questions:
1). Do I need to start my preparation from the base up again? I was thinking I could grind out TTP but I think it will be time taking. I want to give the exam within 2-3 months (at max). With TTP, I think I will make every concept iron clad but I don't think it will be efficient.
2). How do I go about diagnosing my strong points and weak points? I have relied on courses to just brute force every concept without an understanding of weak and strong points, but how do I pin point my weakness and work on it by myself?
3). What to do about DI? I have never paid much attention to IR before and DS was decent for me. How do I tackle this part?
4). What score can I realistically aim for here? The highest I have ever gotten in GFE quant is 83, and in verbal is 86. DI is 77 (but I know this score will improve). I think i can go higher.
5). What resources do I use?
Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you.
24 May 2024, 08:42
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Hi Akshay1997,
Scoring 635 "semi-cold" on your GMAT focus is a very nice start! I see you have a number of questions about how to proceed, so I have some thoughts.
Since you already have a nice foundation, I think you can improve your skills through topical learning and practice. In other words, focus on just one topic at a time and practice that topic until you achieve mastery.
For instance, let's consider your study of Number Properties. First, immerse yourself in all aspects of this topic, and then, focus solely on Number Property questions. After each problem set, take the time to delve into your incorrect answers. This self-reflection is a powerful tool that allows you to understand your learning process and make significant improvements. For instance, if you made a mistake in a remainder question, ask yourself why. Was it a careless error? Did you not apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that you didn't grasp?
By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all Quant, Verbal, and DI topics.
For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, here is a great article:
The Best Way to Study for the GMAT
Regarding resources, in addition to seeking advice in this thread, take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for the best quant and verbal courses, and also read through some GMAT success stories to see what materials have worked well for other test-takers.
Good luck!
Scoring 635 "semi-cold" on your GMAT focus is a very nice start! I see you have a number of questions about how to proceed, so I have some thoughts.
Since you already have a nice foundation, I think you can improve your skills through topical learning and practice. In other words, focus on just one topic at a time and practice that topic until you achieve mastery.
For instance, let's consider your study of Number Properties. First, immerse yourself in all aspects of this topic, and then, focus solely on Number Property questions. After each problem set, take the time to delve into your incorrect answers. This self-reflection is a powerful tool that allows you to understand your learning process and make significant improvements. For instance, if you made a mistake in a remainder question, ask yourself why. Was it a careless error? Did you not apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that you didn't grasp?
By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all Quant, Verbal, and DI topics.
For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, here is a great article:
The Best Way to Study for the GMAT
Regarding resources, in addition to seeking advice in this thread, take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for the best quant and verbal courses, and also read through some GMAT success stories to see what materials have worked well for other test-takers.
Good luck!
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