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19 Apr 2021, 12:26
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Hello experts
I have been preparing for the gmat from Feb beginning. I have observed that when i answer the questions for both quant and verbal without the timer i have a good accuracy but in CAT mode, when the timer ticks, half the things dont get inside my mind...and if i try to read the questions properly and calmly i easily end up leaving 7-8 questions at the end of the test. And even the ones which i answered the accuracy dropped but outside the test environment i am able to answer the same questions correctly.
Need your help on how to go about it. How should I make a transition from the practicing question off the time and with the timer? Speed is something which does not come naturally to me.
I have been preparing for the gmat from Feb beginning. I have observed that when i answer the questions for both quant and verbal without the timer i have a good accuracy but in CAT mode, when the timer ticks, half the things dont get inside my mind...and if i try to read the questions properly and calmly i easily end up leaving 7-8 questions at the end of the test. And even the ones which i answered the accuracy dropped but outside the test environment i am able to answer the same questions correctly.
Need your help on how to go about it. How should I make a transition from the practicing question off the time and with the timer? Speed is something which does not come naturally to me.
19 Apr 2021, 17:40
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Hi shravyajaladi,
Many Test Takers face pacing issues in the Quant section, the Verbal section or both – so you are not alone. However, it's important to remember that pacing problems do NOT exist on their own - they're the results of OTHER problems. Most GMAT questions can be approached in more than one way, so if your way is taking too long, then it's likely that "your way" is the "long way." In the broader sense, you may have developed some 'bad habits' during your earlier studies that are costing you time (and potentially keeping you from scoring higher).
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Many Test Takers face pacing issues in the Quant section, the Verbal section or both – so you are not alone. However, it's important to remember that pacing problems do NOT exist on their own - they're the results of OTHER problems. Most GMAT questions can be approached in more than one way, so if your way is taking too long, then it's likely that "your way" is the "long way." In the broader sense, you may have developed some 'bad habits' during your earlier studies that are costing you time (and potentially keeping you from scoring higher).
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
20 Apr 2021, 06:21
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shravyajaladi
Hi shravyajaladi,
Assuming that you have good accuracy while practicing without any time limit, I suggest you to take timed quizzes by setting a higher time limit than the usual. For example, if you take a quiz of 10 questions, set the time limit as 30 minutes. Once you start getting good accuracy, gradually reduce the time limit to 28, 26 and finally to 20. This is how you can get used to the time constraint.
Feel free to get in touch if you need any more help with the study strategy.
