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14 Apr 2024, 02:58
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Hi Experts,
I need some advice to get my GMAT focus score up from 555 to 615 in a month (est. 144 hrs study time).
Help! I've gone backwards.... I have been studying consistently for ~3 months now, committing approx. 2 hrs per week day and 6 hrs per weekend day. My main resources have been Magoosh and the OG practice questions. Initally the study was showing improvement however my past 2 attempts have been further from my target. I've completed most of the Magoosh practice questions and all of the OG quant practice questions. Whilst I feel I have a grasp of most of the concepts the time pressure really gets to me.
OG practice test results:
Test 1 (4/2/24) 475 (V:82 Q:65 DI:73)
Test 2 (9/3/24) 605 (V:80 Q:81 DI:79)
Test 3 (6/4/24) 545 (V:81 Q:74 DI:58)
Test 4 (14/4/24) 555 (V:80 Q:77 DI:75)
Key areas to improve for quant: combinations, number properties, absolute values/modulus, work/rate, distance/rate, stats and sets
Key areas to improve for DI: data sufficiency (stats and sets, % and interest, word problems), graphs and tables
Key areas to improve for verbal: identify inferred idea, primary purpose, plan/construct
Analysing my results I need improvement in all areas but more so quant and DI. I know that I have some serious work to do with time management. In the verbal section of the past 2 tests I have had to randomly pick the last ~5 questions, in quant the last ~4 and in DI the last ~5. When I have tried sticking to time markers I find I make silly mistakes and don't think through the problems clearly (especially in DI where there's lots of information to digest).
Now that I've finished the Magoosh plan I'm stuck on how to structure the next portion of my prep and given the tight timeline want to focus my effforts on the areas that will make a big difference. Would very much appreciate any guidance you could offer on how to quickly level up my score and beat the time crunch pressure that has me flailing.
Thank you!
I need some advice to get my GMAT focus score up from 555 to 615 in a month (est. 144 hrs study time).
Help! I've gone backwards.... I have been studying consistently for ~3 months now, committing approx. 2 hrs per week day and 6 hrs per weekend day. My main resources have been Magoosh and the OG practice questions. Initally the study was showing improvement however my past 2 attempts have been further from my target. I've completed most of the Magoosh practice questions and all of the OG quant practice questions. Whilst I feel I have a grasp of most of the concepts the time pressure really gets to me.
OG practice test results:
Test 1 (4/2/24) 475 (V:82 Q:65 DI:73)
Test 2 (9/3/24) 605 (V:80 Q:81 DI:79)
Test 3 (6/4/24) 545 (V:81 Q:74 DI:58)
Test 4 (14/4/24) 555 (V:80 Q:77 DI:75)
Key areas to improve for quant: combinations, number properties, absolute values/modulus, work/rate, distance/rate, stats and sets
Key areas to improve for DI: data sufficiency (stats and sets, % and interest, word problems), graphs and tables
Key areas to improve for verbal: identify inferred idea, primary purpose, plan/construct
Analysing my results I need improvement in all areas but more so quant and DI. I know that I have some serious work to do with time management. In the verbal section of the past 2 tests I have had to randomly pick the last ~5 questions, in quant the last ~4 and in DI the last ~5. When I have tried sticking to time markers I find I make silly mistakes and don't think through the problems clearly (especially in DI where there's lots of information to digest).
Now that I've finished the Magoosh plan I'm stuck on how to structure the next portion of my prep and given the tight timeline want to focus my effforts on the areas that will make a big difference. Would very much appreciate any guidance you could offer on how to quickly level up my score and beat the time crunch pressure that has me flailing.
Thank you!
14 Apr 2024, 05:18
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Hi MaddisonRuby.
I think your first order of business is to master each of the Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights topics you listed. You may find that your issues with timing largely clear up once you've mastered those topics because weaknesses in topics can slow you down a lot and some of the topics you listed are pretty major GMAT topics.
To master each topic, you can proceed in the following way:
- First, review the concepts and strategies a topic involves.
- Then, do practice questions involving that topic UNTIMED until you're achieving high accuracy. Many GMAT students skip this step, but it's super important because only by practicing untimed do you give yourself time to learn to find your way to correct answers.
- Finally, work on reducing the time per question until you're correctly answering questions involving that topic at test pace.
Then, move on to the next topic and do the same thing.
For some additional insights into how to master the GMAT, see this post.
How to Score 705+ on the GMAT Focus Edition
I think your first order of business is to master each of the Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights topics you listed. You may find that your issues with timing largely clear up once you've mastered those topics because weaknesses in topics can slow you down a lot and some of the topics you listed are pretty major GMAT topics.
To master each topic, you can proceed in the following way:
- First, review the concepts and strategies a topic involves.
- Then, do practice questions involving that topic UNTIMED until you're achieving high accuracy. Many GMAT students skip this step, but it's super important because only by practicing untimed do you give yourself time to learn to find your way to correct answers.
- Finally, work on reducing the time per question until you're correctly answering questions involving that topic at test pace.
Then, move on to the next topic and do the same thing.
For some additional insights into how to master the GMAT, see this post.
How to Score 705+ on the GMAT Focus Edition
14 Apr 2024, 06:59
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Hi MaddisonRuby
I've taken some time to review your GMAT performance and it seems like you have a lot of potential, but there are a few areas where you could use some focused improvement. It appears that your Quantitative and Data Interpretation (DI) scores are fluctuating, which suggests that there might be some inconsistency in your approach or understanding of certain concepts.
While your Verbal scores seem relatively stable around 80 and seeing your strength in it I would like to encourage you to improve it by 2-5 points, it's crucial to address the fundamentals of Quant and DI to ensure a well-rounded performance. Specifically, honing your arithmetic skills is essential for excelling in both Quantitative and DI sections.
Additionally, with Data Sufficiency (DS) questions comprising a significant portion of the DI section, strengthening your grasp on this type of problem is imperative.
I'd like to extend an invitation to a complimentary demo class where we can delve deeper into your strengths and areas for improvement. Together, we can chart out a customized plan of action to help you reach your target score of 645, rather than plateauing at 615.
Let's work together to unlock your full potential and achieve your GMAT goals!
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I've taken some time to review your GMAT performance and it seems like you have a lot of potential, but there are a few areas where you could use some focused improvement. It appears that your Quantitative and Data Interpretation (DI) scores are fluctuating, which suggests that there might be some inconsistency in your approach or understanding of certain concepts.
While your Verbal scores seem relatively stable around 80 and seeing your strength in it I would like to encourage you to improve it by 2-5 points, it's crucial to address the fundamentals of Quant and DI to ensure a well-rounded performance. Specifically, honing your arithmetic skills is essential for excelling in both Quantitative and DI sections.
Additionally, with Data Sufficiency (DS) questions comprising a significant portion of the DI section, strengthening your grasp on this type of problem is imperative.
I'd like to extend an invitation to a complimentary demo class where we can delve deeper into your strengths and areas for improvement. Together, we can chart out a customized plan of action to help you reach your target score of 645, rather than plateauing at 615.
Let's work together to unlock your full potential and achieve your GMAT goals!
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http://www.Youtube.com/GMATinsight (LIKE and SUBSCRIBE the channel for 1100+ topic-wise sorted Videos)
Get TOPICWISE Self-Paced course: Concept Videos | Practice Qns 100+ | Official Qns 50+ | 100% Video solution CLICK HERE
MUST WATCH YouTube New Addition: Video on Everything about Data Insights Section
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