GMAT Timing Help (Quant)

Question

Guys,

Which strategies and recommendations do you have for people struggling with timing in Quant?

My first official GMATPrep Test was a 690 with Q46 and V39. I got the last 9 questions in the back of the Q section wrong because of timing issues. I know that if I had been better with time I could be pushing 50+ on the Q and therefore getting my close to goal of a 730-750. I ended with 15 questions wrong in the section meaning that I know I'm answering hard questions but timing is my weakness.

How do I improve!?

I know that with better timing I can really improve my score

My timing for verbal is fine, in fact, I finished the early. So I'm not worries about that.

WoundedTiger · Answer

Check these links out: timing-strategies-on-the-gmat-80176.html#p602277 how-to-overcome-timing-issues-in-verbal-136249.html#p1107111 600-to-740-all-about-timing-and-fundamentals-147029.html#p1180593 Also,look at What if scenarios gmat-prep-software-analysis-and-what-if-scenarios-146146.html#p1171760 gmat-prep-software-analysis-and-what-if-scenario-ir-147106.html#p1181172 ATB

sesh · Answer

I had the same issue. I overcame it using a simple method. More often than not, we know that the question we face is difficult. So, rather than giving a lot of time for a question that we may not get right, i prefer giving it a guess and face the next one. Also, i have a chart with queston number and time remaining, that helps me.

I used to write this table right after IR in the worksheet and follow it during the quants test. I practice to write this chart in the break and i want to follow the same on the Official GMAT exam day too. This chart helps me to have an eye on whether i'm lagging behind in time or not. This gives a some buffer time too, so even if im slightly behind, i'm not lagging. But, if i strictly follow this, i have all the time in the world to tackle all the questions and complete it on time.

Quants:

Q Minutes Remaining
======================
 1 75
 6 65
 11 55
 16 45
 21 35
 26 25
 31 15
 36 05

I also prepare another chart in the Quants/Verbal break for verbal section.

Q Minutes Remaining
======================
 1 75
 4 70
 7 65
 10 60
 13 55
 17 50
 20 45
 23 40
 26 35
 29 30
 32 25
 35 20
 38 15

KarishmaB · Answer

I have a great little post for you which discusses sorting out timing issues: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/2010/10 ... for-field/ Also, I would suggest you to look at alternative holistic approaches to solving questions. Do you rush to make equations for every Quant question? If yes, then I must tell you that most Quant questions do not require you to make any equations. You can easily manipulate the numbers given and get the answer in less than a minute. I discuss these holistic approaches on my blog: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/categor ... om/page/5/

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