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Are You Keeping an Error Log or Just an Error List? 25 Aug 2026, 04:08
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Most GMAT prep advice says: "Keep an error log." But simply logging the question link and correct answer choice is why many test-takers stay stuck at the same score for months.
If your log doesn't change how you solve the next question, it's just a diary of past mistakes.
Here are the 3 columns I added that completely changed my review process:

  1. The Trap Archetype: What specific trap did the test-writer set? (e.g., "Ignored constraint $x > 0$", "Opposite scope choice in CR", "Assumed visual scale in DI")
  2. The 30-Second Warning Sign: What was the exact moment I started losing control of the question? (e.g., "Started testing random numbers at 1:15 without an algebraic plan")
  3. The Takeaway Rule: Write a 1-sentence personal execution rule for next time. (e.g., "If a DS question involves squared terms, test zero and negative fractions immediately.")
The Goal: Review your "Takeaway Rules" column for 5 minutes before every practice set. You stop repeating the same 5 process errors that cost you 30–40 score points.

How do you track your mistakes—spreadsheet, Notion, or paper? What column or tag has been the most useful for your prep?
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