Hi Folks,
I am struggling badly on my timing while solving Questions and result in missing out 8-10 questions in tests.
I need your feedback about how i can fix it.My problem is i know how to solve the problem but it takes much more time(sometimes 5mins) to solve 1 Quant question.
Need suggestions.
Are there any GMAT timer mobile application availaible.If so please let me know the link.
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Sam.
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How to keep a tap on Timing while solving Q's
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I'm not sure what a mobile timer application is.
My thoughts are that some questions will take more time than others, so the goal isn't to answer every questions in 2 minutes.
As a max though, I think you not spend more than 4 minutes on a question.
When you read a question, you will have to decide
A) I can easily get this question in a short amount of time
B) There is little chance I'm going to get this question right in a reasonable amount of time. I should make a logical guess and benefit from the time savings.
C) If I invest some time in this question, I reasonably think I can come up with the right answer.
Remember, its a CAT, so you don't have to beat yourself up for skipping a question as you would in a typical multiple choice test.
My thoughts are that some questions will take more time than others, so the goal isn't to answer every questions in 2 minutes.
As a max though, I think you not spend more than 4 minutes on a question.
When you read a question, you will have to decide
A) I can easily get this question in a short amount of time
B) There is little chance I'm going to get this question right in a reasonable amount of time. I should make a logical guess and benefit from the time savings.
C) If I invest some time in this question, I reasonably think I can come up with the right answer.
Remember, its a CAT, so you don't have to beat yourself up for skipping a question as you would in a typical multiple choice test.
Some useful tips I picked up from this wonderful forum!
While timing, don't try to time each question unless it seems to take too long. I follow this pattern while taking a full CAT:-
Qs - Time Left
1 - 75 mins
10 - 55 mins
20 - 35 mins
30 - 15 mins
Another thing, I don't mind if my first 10 qs extend a couple of minutes beyond my time limit. Usually there'll be some that take less than 2 mins so it makes up for time. But if a single question is taking like 3 mins or so and you're still not sure, guess and move on.
Try not to guess on 2 consecutive questions. Getting both wrong in a string is not good.
Will need to guess on some questions for sure but best to do it through a proces of elimination rather than blind guessing.
When you click next, move on to the new question, don't keep wondering about the last one.
You can find free stopwatches online - just google it. I downloaded one called splittimer.exe though not sure where from and haven't used it at all anyways.
hope this stuff helps!
While timing, don't try to time each question unless it seems to take too long. I follow this pattern while taking a full CAT:-
Qs - Time Left
1 - 75 mins
10 - 55 mins
20 - 35 mins
30 - 15 mins
Another thing, I don't mind if my first 10 qs extend a couple of minutes beyond my time limit. Usually there'll be some that take less than 2 mins so it makes up for time. But if a single question is taking like 3 mins or so and you're still not sure, guess and move on.
Try not to guess on 2 consecutive questions. Getting both wrong in a string is not good.
Will need to guess on some questions for sure but best to do it through a proces of elimination rather than blind guessing.
When you click next, move on to the new question, don't keep wondering about the last one.
You can find free stopwatches online - just google it. I downloaded one called splittimer.exe though not sure where from and haven't used it at all anyways.
hope this stuff helps!
