HELP - GMAT Quant!!

[pk27]

Hi,

I intend taking my GMAT sometime this year, preferably by june end. On March 31st, I took a mock without any Prep and scored - 38 on the Quant section, after which I did all the 5 manhattan strategy guides and the respective OG13 questions mentioned in each guide. I feel confident about most topics.
I am yet to take another mock and gauge myself on the Quant section, which I will in the coming few days.

What more can I do to push my score to 49/50?

Thanks in advance!

[Brent@GMATPrepNow]

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

[pk27]

Hi Brent,

Thanks for the advice. I took a GMATPREP mock just now and my quant has improved to a 43 (DS - 10 incorrect and PS- 6 incorrect).
Please could you suggest some good material to improve my score to a 49/50?
My exam is booked sometime June end which gives me around 7 weeks to practice.

Materials covered - OG13 and MGMAT (all 5 strategy guides)

Thanks!

[Brent@GMATPrepNow]

Hi pk27,

It would be silly of me not to recommend our GMAT Prep course: www.gmatprepnow.com

We've had great feedback, and I'm confident that we can help you reach your score. You can also use our course in conjunction with Beat the GMAT's 60-day Study Guide: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide

Cheers,
Brent