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I have been preparing for GMAT, done with quant and verbal, and now I'm just practising to improve my score in these sections.

I have left Data Insights for the last. Though in my mocks I have been performing okayish.

Currently, I have GMATclub tests, forum quiz and magoosh premium. Are these resources enough for DI, or should I buy practice questions from mba.com??

Also, I have like 15 days left for my exam. Would it be wise to get a new resource or should I just keep practicing from my current resources?

Do you have any other tips to improve DI? (especially DS and time management)

Thanks and Cheers!!!!

GMAT695 · Answer

Have you completed the DI Review book?

lavanya.18 · Answer

I am actually doing that right now, but I have a pdf version of the book, so only have DS and Table analysis questions. I was concerned about other type of questions.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi lavanya.18,

Struggling to complete the GMAT Data Insights section within the time limit is a common challenge. One thing I have noticed is that when a student struggles with DI timing, they have not quite completed their quant and verbal prep. Not doing so can really hurt how quickly you can attack DI questions because many of those questions are made up of quant and verbal concepts. Would you say you are in that boat?

In addition, one way to improve each individual DI question type is to engage in topical practice. Doing so lets you pinpoint your weak areas in JUST ONE question type. For example, when practicing TPA questions, perhaps you see a pattern that you struggle with 3-part ratios or weighted averages. If you can find those micro weaknesses, you can fix them in real-time and thus improve your speed and timing in DI questons.

Lastly, prioritize quick decision-making; if a question seems too time-consuming, it’s better to make an educated guess and move on rather than get stuck. Developing this type of decision-making mindset will help you better navigate the section.

For more advice, check out this article:  Data Insights Timing Strategys

Feel free to reach out with any additional questions.

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