Score Improvement: Focus on Improving Quant / DI

Question

Hi, I've been studying for a while now and continuously struggle with the quant and DI portion of the exam. My verbal score is consistently around 86 on practice exams as I usually get 1-3 questions wrong. On the quant section my score fluctuates with my best being a 79 and more consistently being around 72-75. For the DI section I find myself consistently scoring around 76-77 with my best being an 81.

How can I improve both? I'm more focused on quant as I feel it will indirectly boost my DI score as the information crosses over. I have gone through the Manhattan Prep online course, and have watched countless GMAT Ninja videos on Youtube, along with going through the entire 2023-2024 OG multiple times. Most recently I've been using the gmat club practice tests to improve my time management skills and to see fresh questions as I feel, I gain false confidence by going through the OG since I've seen each of these questions multiple times.

My goal score is a 655+, but I'd be content if I could score in the 615-625, which I feel is doable due to my strong verbal, and vast room for improvement on quant/DI. Please let me know if you think these numbers are reachable relatively quick. 
 
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

MBAACCOUNT2025 · Answer

Hey  cjcalero24 ,

To improve your Quant and Data Insights scores, focus primarily on easy-to-medium questions, as these make up the bulk of the exam. Prioritize arithmetic and algebra topics, which can significantly boost your Quant score.

For DI, stick to official questions to strengthen familiarity with the format and common question types.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

For Quant, if you feel your fundamentals are solid, when going over questions you've attempted, seeing whether there may have been shorter/easier ways to get to the correct answer choice could be helpful. This could include questions you already got correct but may have spent a lot of time on. Including working with a study buddy who is strong on Quant/DI and needs help with Verbal could also be a good fit.

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cjcalero24 · Answer

Thank you! Definitely need to improve my speed on quant questions.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi cjcalero24,

I want to address your issues with Quant and provide some advice on how to improve those skills. Although you have done a lot of prep so far, I think you could benefit from a prep strategy of 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. For instance, ask yourself why if you made a mistake in a remainder question. 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 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 topics. For some more advice, check out the following article:

The Best Way to Study for the GMAT

cjcalero24 · Answer

ScottTargetTestPrep , thank you for the feedback!

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