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28 Dec 2014, 02:13
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i m very poor in Probability, permutation & Combination sector....kindly suggest me in this regard.
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28 Dec 2014, 09:39
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Hi pavel1200,
Most Test Takers are not great at Permutations, Combinations and Probability questions when they first begin their studies (since these subjects are typically not a part of any math classes that you would have taken previously). Thankfully, these categories are rarer on Test Day than the BIG categories (algebra, arithmetic, math formulas/rules, geometry, etc.) - that's why these 3 categories show up near the end of most GMAT Courses/Books.
Before I make any recommendations for how to learn/improve in these areas, I'm curious about how you're performing on the Quant section OVERALL? I ask because many Test Takers put too much emphasis on the rarer categories when they're not great at the big categories yet. As a measure for comparison, you'll likely see 15 or so questions that are based on specific Algebra rules (and you'll likely use Algebra "skills" on a number of other questions), but you'll probably see just 1-3 probability questions on Test Day. If you're not really "nailing" the big categories, then focusing on the rarer ones isn't worth your time.
1) How long have you been studying?
2) What is your score goal?
3) How have you been scoring on your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Most Test Takers are not great at Permutations, Combinations and Probability questions when they first begin their studies (since these subjects are typically not a part of any math classes that you would have taken previously). Thankfully, these categories are rarer on Test Day than the BIG categories (algebra, arithmetic, math formulas/rules, geometry, etc.) - that's why these 3 categories show up near the end of most GMAT Courses/Books.
Before I make any recommendations for how to learn/improve in these areas, I'm curious about how you're performing on the Quant section OVERALL? I ask because many Test Takers put too much emphasis on the rarer categories when they're not great at the big categories yet. As a measure for comparison, you'll likely see 15 or so questions that are based on specific Algebra rules (and you'll likely use Algebra "skills" on a number of other questions), but you'll probably see just 1-3 probability questions on Test Day. If you're not really "nailing" the big categories, then focusing on the rarer ones isn't worth your time.
1) How long have you been studying?
2) What is your score goal?
3) How have you been scoring on your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
01 Mar 2015, 07:55
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Hi,
I stumbled upon this thread as I've the same query(not great with P&C or Probability). I saw Rich's comment and the follow up questions. To be honest, I'm not exactly "nailing" the BIG areas, however I'm scoring about 80% on sub-650 levels. Before I jump to 700+, I wanted to make all areas even as far as the basic preparation goes. I've about a month left, so want to focus on the exact things instead of randomly picking up topics.
Could someone please help me set a game plan for Quant and let me know how to narrow down it from here.
(My target score is 710+).
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Shalabh.
I stumbled upon this thread as I've the same query(not great with P&C or Probability). I saw Rich's comment and the follow up questions. To be honest, I'm not exactly "nailing" the BIG areas, however I'm scoring about 80% on sub-650 levels. Before I jump to 700+, I wanted to make all areas even as far as the basic preparation goes. I've about a month left, so want to focus on the exact things instead of randomly picking up topics.
Could someone please help me set a game plan for Quant and let me know how to narrow down it from here.
(My target score is 710+).
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Shalabh.
