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by amolvichare » Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:19 pm
Hi,

After I look at the wrong answers in any practise test, I find that I can come to the right answer without looking at the explanation for about 40% of the problems (especially in verbal). Which means (I guess) I know the fundamentals but can't seem to get it right under time pressure.

Please suggest remedies..!

Amol
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by Bara » Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:42 am
First let me know where the wrong answers appear.

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by amolvichare » Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:59 am
Bara,

Thanks for your reply.

My wrong answers appear mostly in Quant and SC. Especially DS more than problem solving in Quant.

To be more specific -
For PS: Under the pressure of time I tend to do more calculations in my head and dont write down the steps on scrap paper.

In DS I forget to test fractions or negative numbers in inequalities or similar types of equations.

In SC: I spot some errors / splits but fail to spot some other issues.

I can spot these errors when I am reviewing my answers without time pressure. Please advice.

Regards,

Amol
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