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09 Nov 2025, 23:13
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Hello, I need help with advice on the best online GMAT test prep course for a person who's terrible at higher math and has practically no "number sense".
To give a bit of background...I have never gone to college and only completed 2 & 1/2 years of high school before dropping out and getting my GED about 13 years ago.
Nevertheless, I've made a successful career in the insurance industry and managed to obtain a conditional offer from the University of Edinburgh for their in-person MBA program starting Sept. 2026.
However, in order for my MBA offer to be confirmed, I need to take the GMAT and score a minimum of 555.
This might not seem like a difficult score to obtain for some, but for someone like me who HATES math and has no number sense, (and given that essentially 2/3rds of the GMAT is math / math-based), this is a very daunting task!
Back in early June, I purchased the Magoosh online test prep course and used it for about 3 weeks before making my first attempt at the GMAT. I only scored 455 on the test due to my low math skills and difficulty comprehending higher math. I did reasonably well on the verbal section, (especially given that I did not spend much time at all prepping for the verbal section).
Since the failed attempt at the GMAT in late June, I have not studied further to retake the test.
I still have access to the Magoosh training for another month before my subscription expires. However, I'm wondering if there is a different test-prep program that might be more beneficial for someone who has such a difficult time with math???
(And to be clear, I'm not shotting for a GMAT score much higher than the 555 minimum requirement for my MBA program offer, and I plan to focus my MBA on branding/marketing or some other field that doesn't require higher math usage. So in other words, I only want to learn enough math to get me a 555 GMAT score, and I plan to forget/not use virtually all of the math I leaned to pass the GMAT).
Any other tips/advice for help with the math sections of the GMAT are greatly appreciated!
Thank you very much, Cameron
To give a bit of background...I have never gone to college and only completed 2 & 1/2 years of high school before dropping out and getting my GED about 13 years ago.
Nevertheless, I've made a successful career in the insurance industry and managed to obtain a conditional offer from the University of Edinburgh for their in-person MBA program starting Sept. 2026.
However, in order for my MBA offer to be confirmed, I need to take the GMAT and score a minimum of 555.
This might not seem like a difficult score to obtain for some, but for someone like me who HATES math and has no number sense, (and given that essentially 2/3rds of the GMAT is math / math-based), this is a very daunting task!
Back in early June, I purchased the Magoosh online test prep course and used it for about 3 weeks before making my first attempt at the GMAT. I only scored 455 on the test due to my low math skills and difficulty comprehending higher math. I did reasonably well on the verbal section, (especially given that I did not spend much time at all prepping for the verbal section).
Since the failed attempt at the GMAT in late June, I have not studied further to retake the test.
I still have access to the Magoosh training for another month before my subscription expires. However, I'm wondering if there is a different test-prep program that might be more beneficial for someone who has such a difficult time with math???
(And to be clear, I'm not shotting for a GMAT score much higher than the 555 minimum requirement for my MBA program offer, and I plan to focus my MBA on branding/marketing or some other field that doesn't require higher math usage. So in other words, I only want to learn enough math to get me a 555 GMAT score, and I plan to forget/not use virtually all of the math I leaned to pass the GMAT).
Any other tips/advice for help with the math sections of the GMAT are greatly appreciated!
Thank you very much, Cameron
12 Nov 2025, 21:50
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Hi. Sorry missed your message cmcnabb1
So, I would say no course is going to help you until you fix the hate thing. If you hate something, you will never master it. You cannot hate it, so fix the attitude - find a way to do that and may need a tutor for a few hours to help you discover the fun and wonder of numbers - perhaps find some YouTube videos to get inspired.
I know this is not what you asked, but that's like a lame person asking which shoes are going to help them win the marathon - no shoes will help unfortunately.
So, I would say no course is going to help you until you fix the hate thing. If you hate something, you will never master it. You cannot hate it, so fix the attitude - find a way to do that and may need a tutor for a few hours to help you discover the fun and wonder of numbers - perhaps find some YouTube videos to get inspired.
I know this is not what you asked, but that's like a lame person asking which shoes are going to help them win the marathon - no shoes will help unfortunately.
13 Nov 2025, 07:06
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As far as learning/improving your quant skills goes, my biggest piece of advice is to ensure you are studying in a topical way. In other words, be sure you are focusing on just ONE quant topic at a time and practicing just that topic until you achieve mastery. If you can study that way, I’m sure you will see improvement.
For example, let's say you are studying Number Properties. First, learn all you can about that topic, and then practice only Number Property questions. After each problem set, thoroughly analyze your incorrect questions. For example, if you got a remainder question wrong, ask yourself why. Did you make a careless mistake? Did you not properly apply the remainder formula? Was there a concept you did not understand in the question? Did you fall for a trap answer? If so, what was the nature of the trap, and how can you avoid similar traps in the future?
By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant topics.
For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, check out these articles:
- How to Increase Your GMAT Quant Score: Top 20 Tips
- How GMAT Students With a Growth Mindset See Their Mistakes
- Improving Your Accuracy on the GMAT
- GMAT Error Log: Do I Need One?
For example, let's say you are studying Number Properties. First, learn all you can about that topic, and then practice only Number Property questions. After each problem set, thoroughly analyze your incorrect questions. For example, if you got a remainder question wrong, ask yourself why. Did you make a careless mistake? Did you not properly apply the remainder formula? Was there a concept you did not understand in the question? Did you fall for a trap answer? If so, what was the nature of the trap, and how can you avoid similar traps in the future?
By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant topics.
For some more tips on the best way to structure your studying, check out these articles:
- How to Increase Your GMAT Quant Score: Top 20 Tips
- How GMAT Students With a Growth Mindset See Their Mistakes
- Improving Your Accuracy on the GMAT
- GMAT Error Log: Do I Need One?
