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GMAT 1: 770 Q50 V45
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GMAT 1: 770 Q50 V45
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Hi everyone!
I took 6 months of serious prep to score 770 on GMAT. (Q50, V45)
I took the test online, and studied for 2-3 hours on weekdays and all day on weekends.
The whole of my prep can be split into 3: Concept mastery, Timed Practice and Review.
Concept Mastery:
Timed Practice:
Once my accuracy of untimed questions was good (>90%) I started timed prep.
I would do 30 minute sessions of either SC, RC, CR or Quant.
If SC, I would pick a set of 30 qns, for RC 5 passages, for CR 20 questions and for quant 15 qns.
The aim was to not take too much time on any one question.
After every question I would check the time remaining and decide whether I would rush through or be thorough with the next question.
I maintained error log for my mistakes, containing question, what I marked, correct answer and reason.
Reason should be comprehensive.
Dig deep and understand why you made a mistake (did you not know a particular concept, or did you apply it wrongly, and so on)
Review:
After filling error log, review the error log completely(focus on the reason part) and read up on concepts that go wrong repeatedly.
So the error log fuels an iterative process where you go back and recheck your concepts.
Mock Tests:
Once you are okay with your section-wise timed practice(accuracy >90%), take mock tests.
Try to simulate the exam environment as much as possible.
No distractions, no pausing, and try to have it at the same time as your scheduled exam.
Also, to keep track of timing during the full-length test, I used to scribble time marker targets for 5, 15, 20, 25, question numbers, on my whiteboard. Yes it takes 5 secs but saves brain memory for the rest of the test.
So as I reach question number 5, 10, 15 and so on, I would check the time as speed up if necessary.
For every question, draw 5 blanks on your rough work sheet. When you identify an option as incorrect, put a cross on it.
This helps to get wrong answers out of the way and arrive at the correct answer quicker.
Quant Tips:
For Quant, as an Engineer I thought there was no scope for improvement for me.
I was wrong, there are many tips and tricks out there which can save a ton of time.
Work questions, Profit&Loss and DS questions involving variables become easy after you have a few strategies down.
During the test, it is difficult to think clearly so what helped me was writing down the steps.
It sounds counter-intuitive but really helps to ensure you have the right answer.
If you are aiming for high quant score you can be sure that most of the questions you get will be trick questions.
So writing down is important to avoid falling in traps.
For DS, check 1 alone first, then 2 alone, then combine.
Following a structure while practicing, even for seemingly easy questions, will train your brain for the stressful exam day.
Verbal Tips:
SC:
Memorize the rules and spend time recognizing pattern in sentences. I used to read the question fully and then scan the options for differences. As soon as I find an option that does not make sense, I mark X on the blank corresponding to it and scan for differences in other options. Repeat this until you eliminate all but one option.
RC:
For every passage you should have a clear idea what is being communicated in each sentence on a high level.
For instance, specifics of the example are not as important as the fact that it is an example.
As you read each sentence, and each paragraph, form a mental map of the passage as to what is being communicated where and how the passage is flowing.
Now once you have the passage down, for each question, try to eliminate answers from memory.
Once you have reached the correct answer, go back to the location where the answer might lie and verify your answer.
To go back, you should have a mental picture or mental map of the passage in your head.
Once verified, you can confidently mark and move on.
If you are not able to verify, go back and check options again.
CR:
Visualize the situation using numbers, and if numbers are not applicable, use real-life examples.
This will help to be logical.
Draw a table or a fraction, pie chart, anything to make the situation clearer in your head.
If you practice enough, the need to draw the same pie chart in the 10th question of the same type will fade away.
Verbal General Tips:
If you feel an option cannot be eliminated, do not dwell on it and move on.
Focusing on elimination of wrong answer rather than selection of right answer helped me to save time.
Online Test:
I prefer online test to offline because it is more comfortable.
I bought a whiteboard from a nearby store and practiced all my mock-tests using it.
For the real test, remove as many items as possible from your room so as to avoid any additional room checks.
If you have read instructions carefully, there would not be any surprises.
Parting Words:
Keep your WHY strong!!
Surround yourself with supportive people (even one person is enough, my boyfriend encouraged me every step of the way)
Talking to someone who has been through a similar experience helps
Never EVER give up
Please feel free to add your suggestions and comments here, or reach out for more details!
I took 6 months of serious prep to score 770 on GMAT. (Q50, V45)
I took the test online, and studied for 2-3 hours on weekdays and all day on weekends.
The whole of my prep can be split into 3: Concept mastery, Timed Practice and Review.
Concept Mastery:
- I spent the first 3 months mastering the concepts.
- I would read up on strategies and then try questions with the intent to apply the strategies learnt.
- The focus is to let go of your intuition and think as logically and mathematically as possible (yes, even for verbal, your logic should be so sound that it is mathematical).
- I tried to absorb the concept with an example before rushing to take notes.
- I have seen that if I rush and take notes, I tend to not retain the concept in my head.
Timed Practice:
Once my accuracy of untimed questions was good (>90%) I started timed prep.
I would do 30 minute sessions of either SC, RC, CR or Quant.
If SC, I would pick a set of 30 qns, for RC 5 passages, for CR 20 questions and for quant 15 qns.
The aim was to not take too much time on any one question.
After every question I would check the time remaining and decide whether I would rush through or be thorough with the next question.
I maintained error log for my mistakes, containing question, what I marked, correct answer and reason.
Reason should be comprehensive.
Dig deep and understand why you made a mistake (did you not know a particular concept, or did you apply it wrongly, and so on)
Review:
After filling error log, review the error log completely(focus on the reason part) and read up on concepts that go wrong repeatedly.
So the error log fuels an iterative process where you go back and recheck your concepts.
Mock Tests:
Once you are okay with your section-wise timed practice(accuracy >90%), take mock tests.
Try to simulate the exam environment as much as possible.
No distractions, no pausing, and try to have it at the same time as your scheduled exam.
Also, to keep track of timing during the full-length test, I used to scribble time marker targets for 5, 15, 20, 25, question numbers, on my whiteboard. Yes it takes 5 secs but saves brain memory for the rest of the test.
So as I reach question number 5, 10, 15 and so on, I would check the time as speed up if necessary.
For every question, draw 5 blanks on your rough work sheet. When you identify an option as incorrect, put a cross on it.
This helps to get wrong answers out of the way and arrive at the correct answer quicker.
Quant Tips:
For Quant, as an Engineer I thought there was no scope for improvement for me.
I was wrong, there are many tips and tricks out there which can save a ton of time.
Work questions, Profit&Loss and DS questions involving variables become easy after you have a few strategies down.
During the test, it is difficult to think clearly so what helped me was writing down the steps.
It sounds counter-intuitive but really helps to ensure you have the right answer.
If you are aiming for high quant score you can be sure that most of the questions you get will be trick questions.
So writing down is important to avoid falling in traps.
For DS, check 1 alone first, then 2 alone, then combine.
Following a structure while practicing, even for seemingly easy questions, will train your brain for the stressful exam day.
Verbal Tips:
SC:
Memorize the rules and spend time recognizing pattern in sentences. I used to read the question fully and then scan the options for differences. As soon as I find an option that does not make sense, I mark X on the blank corresponding to it and scan for differences in other options. Repeat this until you eliminate all but one option.
RC:
For every passage you should have a clear idea what is being communicated in each sentence on a high level.
For instance, specifics of the example are not as important as the fact that it is an example.
As you read each sentence, and each paragraph, form a mental map of the passage as to what is being communicated where and how the passage is flowing.
Now once you have the passage down, for each question, try to eliminate answers from memory.
Once you have reached the correct answer, go back to the location where the answer might lie and verify your answer.
To go back, you should have a mental picture or mental map of the passage in your head.
Once verified, you can confidently mark and move on.
If you are not able to verify, go back and check options again.
CR:
Visualize the situation using numbers, and if numbers are not applicable, use real-life examples.
This will help to be logical.
Draw a table or a fraction, pie chart, anything to make the situation clearer in your head.
If you practice enough, the need to draw the same pie chart in the 10th question of the same type will fade away.
Verbal General Tips:
If you feel an option cannot be eliminated, do not dwell on it and move on.
Focusing on elimination of wrong answer rather than selection of right answer helped me to save time.
Online Test:
I prefer online test to offline because it is more comfortable.
I bought a whiteboard from a nearby store and practiced all my mock-tests using it.
For the real test, remove as many items as possible from your room so as to avoid any additional room checks.
If you have read instructions carefully, there would not be any surprises.
Parting Words:
Keep your WHY strong!!
Surround yourself with supportive people (even one person is enough, my boyfriend encouraged me every step of the way)
Talking to someone who has been through a similar experience helps
Never EVER give up
Please feel free to add your suggestions and comments here, or reach out for more details!
08 Oct 2023, 23:59
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Gratz on the 770. Stellar score. All the best going forward.
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GMAT Focus 1: 715 Q90 V84 DI82 
GPA: 3.74
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09 Oct 2023, 19:11
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armadillo
Heartiest congratulations on your score!
For the timed practice, did you refer to the OG questions or third-party questions?
