How Can I Overcome This Plateau to Achiev 705 in a Month?

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Hi, I would like to share my GMAT experience so far and get advice from anyone who has had a similar experience and has overcome it.

As attached below, I have taken four tests, the latest one of which I took yesterday. 
 Although I began my GMAT preparation on 06/2024 (my Total prep time exceeds 800 hours at this point),  my scores have been flat at the 645/655 zone .

Until the end of last year, I was entirely self-studying using OG, MGMAT and questions on GMAT Club. 
 Because I could not improve my scores, I decided to try a different approach and signed up for the TTP for a 6-month plan.

I knew my biggest weakness was feeling too much pressure on Math, which led to silly errors or troubling time management. 
 This is because, strangely, I have been good at math in all three sections and felt I had to get a near-perfect score every time.

Therefore, I went through all the TTP math material before the test to gain more fundamental math skills to survive the MATH section effectively.

I do not mean to comment negatively on TTP material because I felt I was more ready for the Math with the necessary techniques and approaches to every question type. I could score  695 on the Mock  I took a week before the actual test.

While solving the math questions, I encountered four that I could not determine the right approach to tackle. 
 ( 1. Permutation, 2. Divisibility, 3. three overlapping sets, 4. Sequence ) But other than that, I did not feel I was struggling at all.

However, math on the test ruined my whole score, and I got  655 again . 
 I could not believe I made so many wrong answers in a row in the middle of the section.

My 5th test is on 05/01, and I have a month to study. 
 I know I need to focus on solving the four areas of questions that I mentioned above to gain more confidence and familiarize myself with the necessary approaches, but could anyone advise me on what else I should do to achieve my goal score of  705 in a month?

Also, I would appreciate it if you had experienced a similar plateau and could tell me how you overcame that. 
 (I am almost burned out, so I need to boost my motivation again, honestly...)

Thank you!

Gmat750aspirant · Answer

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s impressive that you’ve dedicated over 800 hours to preparation. Given that your scores have plateaued despite switching to TTP, it might help to analyze whether specific sections (Quant or Verbal) are holding you back. You could consider experimenting with different test-taking strategies, focusing on high-yield areas, or even working with a tutor for targeted improvements.

NextstopISB · Answer

Start practicing high difficulty question in your weak area, keep the error log for repetative mistake

bhargavhhhhhhhh · Answer

You have very good score, all the very best for your preparation

SarfrazAP · Answer

Since Quant seems to be your biggest problem, I'd suggest two things:
- Practice high difficulty questions only, perhaps even higher difficulty than what you are likely to see on the GMAT. While you may struggle to answer these in the given time, the benefit is that you'll find actual GMAt questions a lot more manageable. A good source can be what used to be the Advanced OG on the Classic GMAT.
- Try a lot of timed Math sections. You need to get used to answering questions under timing pressure.PM me if you need some of these.

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