GMAT Math

To improve your quantitative score, I believe that you should compartmentalize your learning and take the time to master each topic (e.g., percents, ratios, exponents, statistics, etc.). This means that, for each topic, you should:
1) Learn the underlying concepts (rules, attributes, notation, etc.)
2) Learn GMAT-specific strategies related to that topic
3) Practice dozens of questions all related to that one topic.
4) Don't stop working on that topic until you have mastered it
Then, and only then, move on to the next topic.

To help you focus on one topic at a time, you can use BTG's tagging feature. For example, here are all of the questions tagged as statistics questions: https://www.beatthegmat.com/forums/tags/ ... statistics
See the left side of that linked page for more tag options.

While completing questions from the Official Guide (OG), you should you use an Error Log (aka Improvement Chart). You can find a free downloadable Improvement Chart here: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-error-log. This will help you identify and strengthen your weak areas.

You should also spend a lot of time reviewing the responses from the Experts on this site. They model the steps one should take when tackling math problems.

In addition to learning the core concepts and GMAT-specific strategies, be sure to work on your endurance and test-taking skills (e.g., time management) by taking several practice tests. If you're interested, we have a free GMAT time management video at https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gener ... es?id=1244

Finally, you might consider signing up for Beat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide (https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide).
Each day, you'll receive an email with a series of learning activities that guide you, step-by-step, from Day 1 to test day. This will ensure that you will cover everything that the GMAT tests.

Here's an outline of all 60 emails: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide-outline

Cheers,
Brent

Hi Beyzz,

Most MBA programs require a certain amount of work experience, but since your GMAT score is good for 5 years, you could study now (and take the Test) and then apply to school later. Some schools don't require much work experience, so there's also the possibility that you could apply to school this year.

The GMAT is a predictable, standardized exam, so you CAN train to crush it. It sounds like Erasmus University doesn't require a really high GMAT score, so your goals are a bit more modest compared to those of others.

Before we worry too much about how long it will take you to study, we need to get a sense of your current ability level. I suggest that you take a FULL-length practice CAT to get a sense of your "starting point"; you can download 2 for FREE from www.mba.com. You'll find that first test to be challenging, but that's okay. Most Test Takers screw up their first couple of practice Tests - that's part of the learning process. It takes about 4 hours to complete a full CAT, so make sure that you've set aside enough time for it.

Once you've taken the CAT, report back with your score and we can assess it and put together a study plan.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich