Over the last two weeks I have completed three sample CATs (2 Manhattan Gmat and 1 GMATPrep), all three exams had me in the 600 to 650 range. As a result I decided to postpone my Gmat Exam scheduled for the end of this month to the end of February. It has become apparent that I am failing to apply my understanding of the material in the most efficient and succinct process to excel on the exam. During my sample CATs, I felt uncertain providing a response to the majority of questions. This uncertainty, coupled with lower than desirable results, has led me to contemplate a change of strategy. Now the question is how do I develop my thinking processes to be well suited for the GMAT. The obvious is to review thoroughly the OG's solution key and use this as a basis for developing specific routines, but I feel there must be more that can be done. Your input and insights are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Suranga:suranga_s wrote:Over the last two weeks I have completed three sample CATs (2 Manhattan Gmat and 1 GMATPrep), all three exams had me in the 600 to 650 range. As a result I decided to postpone my Gmat Exam scheduled for the end of this month to the end of February. It has become apparent that I am failing to apply my understanding of the material in the most efficient and succinct process to excel on the exam. During my sample CATs, I felt uncertain providing a response to the majority of questions. This uncertainty, coupled with lower than desirable results, has led me to contemplate a change of strategy. Now the question is how do I develop my thinking processes to be well suited for the GMAT. The obvious is to review thoroughly the OG's solution key and use this as a basis for developing specific routines, but I feel there must be more that can be done. Your input and insights are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
First off -- please do remember that this test IS SUPPOSED TO BE HARD!! That said, what is your target score range? Do your diagnostics indicate any particular content areas that seem to be troubling you more than others? Quant/Verbal, etc?
Two suggestions:
1. Take a look at the attached link -- https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmat/ -- all focused on ways to think about how to improve.
2. Imagine that you need to master the material so that you could ultimately become a GMAT-prep instructor. How would you prepare then?
Shoot me back a note on above and we'll chat more.
-Brian
