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After close to two decades of teaching the GMAT, a clear pattern has emerged. Students who achieved top Quant scores were the ones who refused to quit on difficult practice problems.
In contrast, students who stopped working once a question became uncomfortable, whether after 60 seconds, 90 seconds, or any arbitrary cutoff, tended to show the least improvement in Quant when all other factors were similar.
Success in GMAT Quant requires learning to stay engaged even when the process feels mentally exhausting. There will be moments when frustration builds, focus fades, and studying feels like the last thing you want to be doing. Pushing through those moments is essential.
Persistence is not just a personality trait. It is a skill that can be developed. This is one of the strongest reasons to practice Quant questions without time pressure early in your preparation. Solving GMAT Quant problems is not purely mechanical. There is a mental and emotional component involved.
Often, when you first read a problem, the solution is not obvious. Doubt sets in. You may question your ability, your preparation, or whether you are even capable of finding the answer. However, if you stay with the problem and work through confusion, discomfort, boredom, or frustration, you will usually arrive at the solution. That process often takes longer than two or three minutes, especially while your skills are still developing.
When you impose strict time limits during practice, you remove the opportunity to build resilience. You cut the struggle short, jump to the explanation, and move on. While you may learn the correct answer, you miss learning how to persist and work through challenging problems on your own.
That ability to persist, adapt, and problem solve under pressure is one of the most important skills for success in GMAT Quant.
If you have questions about your GMAT preparation, feel free to reach out. Wishing you productive and focused studying.
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
The Power of Persistence in GMAT Practice Questions
After close to two decades of teaching the GMAT, a clear pattern has emerged. Students who achieved top Quant scores were the ones who refused to quit on difficult practice problems.
In contrast, students who stopped working once a question became uncomfortable, whether after 60 seconds, 90 seconds, or any arbitrary cutoff, tended to show the least improvement in Quant when all other factors were similar.
Success in GMAT Quant requires learning to stay engaged even when the process feels mentally exhausting. There will be moments when frustration builds, focus fades, and studying feels like the last thing you want to be doing. Pushing through those moments is essential.
Persistence is not just a personality trait. It is a skill that can be developed. This is one of the strongest reasons to practice Quant questions without time pressure early in your preparation. Solving GMAT Quant problems is not purely mechanical. There is a mental and emotional component involved.
Often, when you first read a problem, the solution is not obvious. Doubt sets in. You may question your ability, your preparation, or whether you are even capable of finding the answer. However, if you stay with the problem and work through confusion, discomfort, boredom, or frustration, you will usually arrive at the solution. That process often takes longer than two or three minutes, especially while your skills are still developing.
When you impose strict time limits during practice, you remove the opportunity to build resilience. You cut the struggle short, jump to the explanation, and move on. While you may learn the correct answer, you miss learning how to persist and work through challenging problems on your own.
That ability to persist, adapt, and problem solve under pressure is one of the most important skills for success in GMAT Quant.
If you have questions about your GMAT preparation, feel free to reach out. Wishing you productive and focused studying.
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
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