20 day Strategy for 700+?

Expert replies

exceed: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:39 am

by exceed » Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:45 am

Hey Guys, long time lurker on this forum, thanks for being a great resource.

I went through the Manhattan Gmat course, which was a great refresh/motivator, and I am now in the final stretch for studying. I took the mba.com gmat test 1, and scored a 680 Q42, V41 (I got 17 wrong on Quant, 6 on Verbal) I am wondering what is the best regimen to lock down problem strategy? My first guess was to hit OG12, figure out any potential weaknesses, and just see as many questions as possible in the next 3 weeks. I feel like I am still making stupid mistakes on math that could help push that score a bit higher. Oh, also I have almost 8 minutes left on quant at the last question, and somewhere like 15+ minutes on Verbal, I try to slow down but its hard to stop

.

I feel really close to my goal score of 700+, any tips on pushing over the final hurdle?

Thanks!!!

Source: Beat The GMAT — GMAT Strategy | Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:45 am

GMAT/MBA Expert

Dan@VinciaPrep: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 384; Joined: Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:54 amFollowed by: 13 members; Location: Paris; Thanked: 92 times

by Dan@VinciaPrep » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:30 am

exceed wrote:Hey Guys, long time lurker on this forum, thanks for being a great resource.

I went through the Manhattan Gmat course, which was a great refresh/motivator, and I am now in the final stretch for studying. I took the mba.com gmat test 1, and scored a 680 Q42, V41 (I got 17 wrong on Quant, 6 on Verbal) I am wondering what is the best regimen to lock down problem strategy? My first guess was to hit OG12, figure out any potential weaknesses, and just see as many questions as possible in the next 3 weeks. I feel like I am still making stupid mistakes on math that could help push that score a bit higher. Oh, also I have almost 8 minutes left on quant at the last question, and somewhere like 15+ minutes on Verbal, I try to slow down but its hard to stop .

I feel really close to my goal score of 700+, any tips on pushing over the final hurdle?

Thanks!!!

To avoid making silly math mistakes make sure you write down all of the information from the problem and then just do the math on the paper instead of in your head. Also, you need to make sure you have the stamina to do the who test because if you don't your brain will get tired and then you'll do...silly mistakes. So practice in long sessions (about 4 hours).

Doing lots of questions is great, and should help you build up speed, but make sure you LEARN from the questions you do. This may mean that you review some questions two, or even three times.

If my post helped you- let me know by pushing the thanks button

I'm a private tutor in Paris, I provide online and in person consulting for the GMAT and MBA application essays.
GMAT tutor paris
Prepa GMAT

GMAT Course Reviews

563 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (563 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review