Please help me understand my next steps

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Hi,

I gave my GMAT focus exam 2 weeks back and I got 605 with quant 80, verbal 81 and DI 79.

In all three sections, my exam was going fine until the last 5 questions where due to time constraint I ended up getting nearly all 5 questions incorrect. I plan to apply to IIM A,B,C in round 3 and ISB round 2 this year. This leaves me with around a month's time to write applications ( which I have already started) and give GMAT exam again. I am still contemplating whether to write the GMAT again. Request the GMAT experts to please suggest me on this.

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AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi ArpitJain1997ew,

I think this is a no-brainer. Your performance on the verbal section was simply outstanding, and if you can do something about your time management, you're on track for a significantly higher score.

What are your concerns here?

Ajitesh

ArpitJain1997ew · Answer

The concern is mainly around can there a significant improve in 20-25 days. I agree majority of the work has to be in time management. Given your GMAT score, can we connect once online?

AjiteshArun · Answer

Sure. If you'd like to connect over email, you can reach me at ajitesh@ascore.io.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi ArpitJain1997ew,

I know you have just 25 days, but I think you should spend that time engaging in topical practice which will help you locate and fix content gaps that may be slowing you down. As you fill those gaps you’ll develop the ability to a) quickly recognize and then b) execute a plan of attack when solving problems.

For example, take the quant topic of units digit patterns. While such a topic may seem challenging at first, imagine how “automatic” answering units digit pattern questions will be if you learn about the concepts related to those questions, and then practice numerous units digit patterns questions. You’ll easily recognize when you have a units digit pattern question and quickly execute when solving the problem.

What is the units digit of 3^22?

(A) 9
(B) 7
(C) 3
(D) 1
(E) 0

Solution:

Recognition: If you have spent time mastering units digits patterns, you’ll get a big smile on your face when you see this problem!

Execution: Because you have a units digits pattern question, you execute by recalling and using the pattern for positive integer powers of 3.

Now, let’s discuss how to solve the above problem.

Recall that the pattern for the units digits of powers of 3 is 3-9-7-1. In this pattern, every power to which 3 is raised that is a multiple of 4 has a units digit of 1.

We need to determine the units digit of 3^22.

First, we note that the units digit of 3^20 must be 1, since the exponent 20 is a multiple of 4. Next, the units digit of 3^21 must be the next number in the pattern, which is 3. And finally, the units digit of 3^22 is the next number in the pattern, which is 9.

Answer: A

For some more advice, feel free to check out this article:

How to Get Faster at GMAT Quant Questions

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