Math Drills?

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Math Drills?

by utibay » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:37 pm
Hello Everyone,

I am currently studying for the GMAT, aiming to score in the 90th percentile or higher.

I used to be excellent at math. However, I am now rusty as it's been over seven years since I've taken any kind of an extensive math class.

Additionally, I have a "learning disability." I'm not going to delve into it too much, since I've learned to deal with it throughout my life and I never request special attention for it on exams since I do not believe in it. All that means is that I have to be faster at doing calculations than "a regular" person is in order to compensate for it -- I have to get myself to the point where I am able to do calculations without having to think about it, and I do so by using shortcuts. I use some established ones, but developing personal ones works significantly better since they better cater to the way I think. Thus, the only way to develop these is through exhaustive trial & error and repetition, namely from drills.

While doing questions from this forum, the practice CAT exams, and the OG has helped significantly, I need to hone in on specific concepts on a far more fundamental level than a typical GMAT question (which uses a combination of concepts) allows me to.

I've been done all the Manhattan GMAT books and normally I would say that they are great. However, there are only 15 questions for each chapter/concept, which is not enough for me. Are there books/websites/misc. resources that are completely dedicated to drills that specifically target the concepts that are covered in the GMAT (eg. combinations, absolute values, inequalities, etc.)?
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by beatthegmat » Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:13 pm
I urge you to take a look at the GMAT Resources Directory. There are plenty of resources listed there that may be helpful in your math prep.

One other thing to research. If you do have a documented learning disability, I would investigate whether you are eligible for special time exemptions while taking the test. You may be qualified for an untimed GMAT, which can help you with any timing issues you may be concerned about today.

Good luck!
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