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Hey Sid, To start, make sure you're using a precise and valuable system of note-taking to help you break down the passage and draw inferences as you read. I extract the Topic, Scope, Function of each paragraph, Point of View of the author, and the Purpose of the entire passage as I read. Here's how ...
- by VivianKerr
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:34 am- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: Need help with a question - The Debt Crisis
- Replies: 3
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In order to fully understand any GMAT passage, I recommend breaking down the Topic, Scope, Function of every paragraph, Author's POV, and Purpose AS YOU READ. That way, by the time you get to the questions, you have a full grasp of what the passage is about, and you've already drawn many of necessar...
- by VivianKerr
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:14 am- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: Nietzsche
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1655
Hi, The verb "are given" is confusing in terms of Meaning. Sentence: A decision HAS QUALIFIED a 1998 ruling that workers...if they HAVE BEEN GIVEN reason to believe that their jobs WILL be safe... The workers want reason to believe their jobs WILL be safe. It's a guarantee. Why would they ...
- by VivianKerr
Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:40 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: A recent court decision has qualified a 1998 ruling_OG
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6887
Hi Dan, Got your PM. Your experience is typical. Many of my students experience a drop on the actual exam, and absolutely nerves and time management play a HUGE role. Finishing early is NOT a good idea. Managing your time well means USING the time you are given. If you're more than 3-4 questions ahe...
- by VivianKerr
Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:57 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 730 but low quant, is variation with GMATPrep typical?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4011
Draw a Picture to Get More CR correct!
I had an interesting discussion with a student recently; she was doing such a good job breaking down arguments into their premises and conclusions that CR had become very "cut and dry" and boring for her. It was difficult to engage her mind in the "story" behind each CR argument,...
- by VivianKerr
Mon Jul 27, 2015 4:08 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Draw a Picture to Get More CR correct!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1005
Hey Patrick, Sounds like he did a lot of things right! OG questions are essential, Ron Purewal at MGMAT gives a lot of great advice and a 670 is a strong score, BUT a below 15% hit rate on RC is NOT a good sign. LSAT CR can be good to use for GMAT CR in certain specific cases, but in general it is t...
- by VivianKerr
Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:05 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Need urgent advice for GMAT retake
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1699
Hi alxmarie, I'd recommend you stop using Kaplan entirely. Magoosh, however, does have some quality material, but I think they work best as a supplement. If you're looking to break 700+, you need to heavily emphasize official material (glad you've got the OG13 --- are you using this Error Log with i...
- by VivianKerr
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:53 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Can I go from a 500 to a 700 by September?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3129
Hi Girish, I'd ditch the Kaplan books and go straight into the MGMAT guides. In addition, I would recommend a HEAVY emphasis on Official Material: • The Official Guide for GMAT Review (2015 edition): http://amzn.to/1HCICKb • The Official Guide for GMAT Review (2016 edition): http://amzn.to/1Gox0...
- by VivianKerr
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:34 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Tips to score 720+
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2216
Hey Vaibhav, Just weighing in as well. Let's look at your GMATPreps: GMATPrep1 - 660 (Q:48; V31) GMATPrep2 - 670(Q:48; V33) GMATPrep3 - 710 (Q:49; V:38) This makes total sense with what you described as your method of studying. A steady improvement in Verbal and a fairly steady Quant. Keep in mind t...
- by VivianKerr
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:27 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Irregularity in GMAT scores
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2773
Hi him12355, 1) What are your strategies for each Verbal question-type? How do you use your scratch paper for each SC, CR, and RC question? Do you have a snapshot from your most recent CATs so we can see visually what you're doing? 2) Are you doing Pacing Drills for ALL 3 Verbal question-types on a ...
- by VivianKerr
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:07 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Need Suggestions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2034
I also wanted to mention, in addition to the MGMAT books, which are arguably the best on the market, you may also be interested in the Veritas Prep Data Sufficiency book (which does a great job explaining how to play "devil's advocate" with the statements), and the Powerscore CR book (stil...
- by VivianKerr
Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:57 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 640 in 1st practice test (750 aim). Strategy Help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6020
Hey Jaiyeolab, You're in a great starting position, and you've obviously covered some solid foundational work, so well done! Curious as to why you were only studying 1 hour a day. It's hard to make serious progress with such light study -- even if you work full time, try to do at least 2 hours in th...
- by VivianKerr
Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:51 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 640 in 1st practice test (750 aim). Strategy Help.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6020
- by VivianKerr
Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:21 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: GMATPrep Data Sufficiency - new one!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1996
GMATPrep Data Sufficiency - new one!
I hadn't seen this l'il guy posted and discussed before, so I wanted to share it with you all! I believe it is from GMATPrep 3, just reviewed it with a student. Sharpen your knives...
Of the numbers r+s, r-s, rs, and r/s, which is the greatest?
(1) r = s = 1
(2) r - s is the least
OA to follow! 
- by VivianKerr
Wed Jul 15, 2015 11:01 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: GMATPrep Data Sufficiency - new one!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1996
Hey Binit, My approach is similar, except I don't try to find everything wrong with each choice. I don't do a "Grammar Scan" of all choices. I do it like this: Step 1 – Read Choice (A) and Identify One Grammar or Meaning Error Since we know that a sentence with a grammatical error or an ...
- by VivianKerr
Mon May 25, 2015 12:35 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: medical terminology
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3182