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28 Oct 2025, 11:04
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It is common for GMAT students to experience score plateaus because they never mastered the fundamentals. However, the opposite can also be true. Sometimes progress stalls because a student spends too much time studying concepts and strategies without putting them into practice.
I often hear from test-takers who have spent weeks or even months watching lessons, reading explanations, and completing a few sets of practice questions, yet their scores have barely moved. They feel frustrated and confused because they understand far more about the GMAT than they did when they started. The issue is not that they have failed to learn, but rather that they have not learned to use what they know under test conditions.
The GMAT does not reward passive understanding. It is not a test of how much you know; it is a test of how effectively you can reason, make decisions, and solve problems under time pressure. You might know every formula and rule, but if you cannot apply them quickly and accurately, your score will reflect that gap.
To overcome this problem, focus on application. For each topic, start with easier questions and work on getting them consistently correct. Once you feel confident, move on to medium-level problems, and finally to harder ones. This gradual approach allows you to build accuracy, reinforce key principles, and learn how to use strategies flexibly.
As you practice, keep a log of your mistakes. Note not only which questions you missed but also why you missed them. Were you rushing? Did you misread a key detail? Did you apply the wrong rule? Reviewing your error log will help you see patterns in your reasoning and identify what truly needs improvement.
You may need to complete dozens of questions on a single topic before you start to feel fluent. That is not a sign of weakness; it is part of how mastery develops. Every question you solve with care brings you one step closer to internalizing the skills that the GMAT measures. The more intentionally you practice, the more your knowledge transforms into performance.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
Why Knowing GMAT Concepts Isn’t Enough to Increase Your Score
It is common for GMAT students to experience score plateaus because they never mastered the fundamentals. However, the opposite can also be true. Sometimes progress stalls because a student spends too much time studying concepts and strategies without putting them into practice.
I often hear from test-takers who have spent weeks or even months watching lessons, reading explanations, and completing a few sets of practice questions, yet their scores have barely moved. They feel frustrated and confused because they understand far more about the GMAT than they did when they started. The issue is not that they have failed to learn, but rather that they have not learned to use what they know under test conditions.
The GMAT does not reward passive understanding. It is not a test of how much you know; it is a test of how effectively you can reason, make decisions, and solve problems under time pressure. You might know every formula and rule, but if you cannot apply them quickly and accurately, your score will reflect that gap.
To overcome this problem, focus on application. For each topic, start with easier questions and work on getting them consistently correct. Once you feel confident, move on to medium-level problems, and finally to harder ones. This gradual approach allows you to build accuracy, reinforce key principles, and learn how to use strategies flexibly.
As you practice, keep a log of your mistakes. Note not only which questions you missed but also why you missed them. Were you rushing? Did you misread a key detail? Did you apply the wrong rule? Reviewing your error log will help you see patterns in your reasoning and identify what truly needs improvement.
You may need to complete dozens of questions on a single topic before you start to feel fluent. That is not a sign of weakness; it is part of how mastery develops. Every question you solve with care brings you one step closer to internalizing the skills that the GMAT measures. The more intentionally you practice, the more your knowledge transforms into performance.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
29 Oct 2025, 01:33
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Over the years, I have noticed a consistent pattern among GMAT students. The ones who earn the highest Quant scores share a common trait: they do not give up easily. When faced with a difficult problem, they resist the urge to move on too quickly. They stay with it, even when frustration builds or when they feel unsure of their next step. In contrast, students who frequently abandon questions after a short struggle—whether after 60 or 90 seconds—often see less progress, even if they are equally intelligent and capable.
This difference comes down to one quality: perseverance. Mastering GMAT Quant is not just about memorizing formulas or learning standard techniques. It requires the patience and discipline to keep thinking, testing, and exploring until a solution reveals itself. The ability to persist when the path forward is unclear is what separates those who improve steadily from those who stay stuck.
That is why untimed practice is such a vital part of early GMAT preparation. Without the pressure of the clock, you can fully engage with a problem. You can take the time to consider alternative approaches, identify errors, and discover what truly works. This is where real learning happens. By giving yourself the freedom to wrestle with difficult questions, you train not only your reasoning skills but also your mental endurance.
At first, you may find that many problems seem unsolvable. That feeling of uncertainty can easily turn into self-doubt. You might start to wonder whether you have what it takes to do well on the test. However, if you stay with the process—working through confusion, frustration, and even boredom—you will often reach a point of clarity. That moment when the logic clicks into place is one of the most powerful experiences in GMAT prep. It reinforces your confidence and strengthens your problem-solving mindset.
If you rush through practice sets or rely too heavily on answer explanations, you miss out on that learning opportunity. Reading how a problem is solved is not the same as discovering the solution yourself. The value lies in the struggle, in the process of trying, failing, and then figuring it out. Each time you persist, you build resilience and train your mind to stay composed under pressure—exactly what the GMAT demands.
Perseverance cannot be built overnight. It develops gradually through consistent effort. Yet once you cultivate it, you will find that the most complex Quant problems become less intimidating. You will approach them with curiosity rather than fear, and your ability to reason through them will grow stronger with each attempt.
The lesson is simple but powerful. Stay with the problem. Trust the process. Each time you push through discomfort, you are not just solving a question—you are strengthening the mindset that will carry you to success on test day.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
Why Perseverance Is the Secret to a Higher GMAT Quant Score
Over the years, I have noticed a consistent pattern among GMAT students. The ones who earn the highest Quant scores share a common trait: they do not give up easily. When faced with a difficult problem, they resist the urge to move on too quickly. They stay with it, even when frustration builds or when they feel unsure of their next step. In contrast, students who frequently abandon questions after a short struggle—whether after 60 or 90 seconds—often see less progress, even if they are equally intelligent and capable.
This difference comes down to one quality: perseverance. Mastering GMAT Quant is not just about memorizing formulas or learning standard techniques. It requires the patience and discipline to keep thinking, testing, and exploring until a solution reveals itself. The ability to persist when the path forward is unclear is what separates those who improve steadily from those who stay stuck.
That is why untimed practice is such a vital part of early GMAT preparation. Without the pressure of the clock, you can fully engage with a problem. You can take the time to consider alternative approaches, identify errors, and discover what truly works. This is where real learning happens. By giving yourself the freedom to wrestle with difficult questions, you train not only your reasoning skills but also your mental endurance.
At first, you may find that many problems seem unsolvable. That feeling of uncertainty can easily turn into self-doubt. You might start to wonder whether you have what it takes to do well on the test. However, if you stay with the process—working through confusion, frustration, and even boredom—you will often reach a point of clarity. That moment when the logic clicks into place is one of the most powerful experiences in GMAT prep. It reinforces your confidence and strengthens your problem-solving mindset.
If you rush through practice sets or rely too heavily on answer explanations, you miss out on that learning opportunity. Reading how a problem is solved is not the same as discovering the solution yourself. The value lies in the struggle, in the process of trying, failing, and then figuring it out. Each time you persist, you build resilience and train your mind to stay composed under pressure—exactly what the GMAT demands.
Perseverance cannot be built overnight. It develops gradually through consistent effort. Yet once you cultivate it, you will find that the most complex Quant problems become less intimidating. You will approach them with curiosity rather than fear, and your ability to reason through them will grow stronger with each attempt.
The lesson is simple but powerful. Stay with the problem. Trust the process. Each time you push through discomfort, you are not just solving a question—you are strengthening the mindset that will carry you to success on test day.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
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