I just Beat The GMAT!

Hi Jas,

We look like we are on the same boat regarding our scores. My problem is the SC and RC ( I am very slow reader). I took MGMAT today and scored 590(43Q/29V). I can say I can do a lot better next time (I Hope:)). for example I slept 5 minutes on one math problem and guess what? got it wrong .

Timing was my problem last time but through regorious practice with stop watch, I was able to finish the exam on time. That is one positive thing to take.

Keep you posted on my progress.

Hey GMAT680,

Sounds great. Wish you all the best :)

Learning to let go is critical. I am sure there will be 2-3 problems in each quant section we cant solve and if we can identify them and within 1 minute make an educated guess - we can spend the cumulative time gained in other questions and improve our chances for success. Also, there is such a high correlation between time spent and accuracy. The more time you spend the more likely you are to get it wrong. (At least in my case - proven to be true) by my analyses.

Anyhow, wish you the best and hope you manage to get to your target - also MGMAT is a bit more difficult I hear so perhaps that 590 is a 610 in disguise.

All the best,
Jas

13/03/10

A bit of an update of whats going on -

- Currently in the Ratio Chapter of Kaplan M Workbook. I really find this to be so useful! Loved the averages balancing trick I didn't know that before but interestingly enough I found a new way of doing this...

Say we have 2, 3, 5, x and the average is 4.

1. Line up the values:
2 , 3 , 5 , x
(In this column bridge the gap)
4 , 4 , 4 , 4

Bridging the gap means:
2+(2) = 4
3 + (1) = 4
5 - (1) = 4
x - (2) = 4

The numbers used to bridge the gap must add up to zero: 2+1+-1+(-2) =0
Solve for X with the equation formed, x = 6.

Looking to finish this book by the end of the week (Friday/Saturday).

Peace

Does anyone know what the difference between

Max Morenbergs Doing Grammar is and Strunks Elements of Style ?

Any reviews, interesting info about them?

All the best,
Jas