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HI bhamini1,

Based on your current score of a 580, you should strive for linear, targeted learning in order to improve your GMAT quant score. In other words, you want to master one topic before you move to the next. Have you been able to approach your prep in this way? If not, you should find a quant resource that 1) will provide more exposure to all GMAT quant topics and 2) will allow you to practice one topic at a time.

For example, if you are learning about Number Properties you want to make sure you learn everything possible about that topic, e.g., LCM, GCF, prime factors, divisibility, remainders, etc. After that, be sure to practice a lot of questions (50 or more) just on Number Properties. The results of that practice will help you to determine how well you have mastered that topic. Such focused practice should help you raise your quant score.

Also, have you taken any official MBA.com practice exams? If not, after you have mastered GMAT quant, I suggest taking those exams, as they provide the most accurate scoring algorithm and testing experience.

In addition, I recently wrote 3 articles, featured on Poets and Quants, that provide some advice on how to improve your GMAT quant score. See if these provide some insight. The links to each article are below:

Part 1: https://poetsandquants.com/2016/02/05/un ... -the-test/

Part 2: https://poetsandquants.com/2016/02/20/un ... mpetition/

Part 3: https://poetsandquants.com/2016/04/10/gm ... t-section/

Feel free to reach out with any more questions, and good luck!!
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Hi Scott,

Thank you for the insightful advise.I have done review of topics just as you have mentioned to the level at which a certain level of accuracy is obtained,except in Number properties,Geometry and Inequalities where i am struggling.I loved your articles .I think I am doing the inattentive thinking and thus falling in the cognitive trap.Thank you again.However,which study materials do you recommend for me to improve my quant prep for these topics??
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Hi bhamini1,

With a 680 score goal, you'll likely need to make some improvements to how you handle both the Quant and Verbal sections of the Test. You'll also likely need another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to get to that level. Thankfully, there are ways to 'fix' a number of these issues all at once, but you're going to have to change how you 'see' (and respond to) the GMAT.

1) Have you scheduled your next Official GMAT yet?
2) How many hours can you study during a typical week?

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I’m glad you liked the articles. It’s helpful to be aware of the way our brains function while making decisions under uncertainty. Try to watch out for the cognitive traps you read about.

If you’re serious about making large improvements in your GMAT quant score, I encourage you to try out the Target Test Prep GMAT quant course.

Using it will provide you with a significant competitive advantage over your peers. If you’re interested, why don’t you sign up for a trial, and take a quant diagnostic? Then, I can review the diagnostic for you and help you create a strategic improvement plan.

Of course, there are other GMAT quant courses available. You can read thousands of verified reviews here on GMAT Club or on Beat The GMAT.
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