Repeating the same mistake - Time management

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Today I took the quantitative test of 800scorer. Last time, I did not manage my time properly and I spent more time on few questions. So, I had rush through the later part. This time I started my test with a mind set of not to repeat this, but when I feel I can answer a question, though I realize it is time consuming I am unable to come out if it. I spent 25 minutes for 5 questions this test, which is literally a blunder. So, once again got 14 wrong answers. I have to change this, or I will land myself in a big trouble. :(

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by basso25@ » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:17 pm
what was your score on the practice test?

i found that i have little difficult with 800score. manhattan is a different story :)

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:10 am
Time management is key!
I suggest that you use a Milestone Chart to keep you on track. This is covered in our free GMAT time management video at https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gener ... es?id=1244

Also, you must be open to guessing. On the GMAT, being a perfectionist and refusing to give up on a question will inevitably kill your score. On test day, if it helps with the guessing, remember that many of the questions are experimental questions and do not affect your scores.

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by sivagmat » Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:36 pm
basso25@ wrote:what was your score on the practice test?

i found that i have little difficult with 800score. manhattan is a different story :)
Hi ,,

Q33,V26 Score 500. Though low, better than the previous. In the verbal section, I managed my time perfectly. But CR was pathetic. Got only 6 out 15 questions correct. I did all the OG 13 questions and lot of other practice questions also. I was confident with CR, but I don't know where I am losing again

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by sivagmat » Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:39 pm
Hi ,

I am not able to download MGMAT or Kaplan's free practice tests. It is directing me to a purchase cart and after that I am not getting any details regarding the test. Now I only have 800 scorer's test and GMAT prep. Are there any other free sources for practice tests. If so please share with me.

Thanks :)

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by sivagmat » Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:41 pm
basso25@ wrote:what was your score on the practice test?

i found that i have little difficult with 800score. manhattan is a different story :)
What is your score, and what is your MGMAT story :) ?

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by sivagmat » Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:46 pm
basso25@ wrote:what was your score on the practice test?

i found that i have little difficult with 800score. manhattan is a different story :)
My score is 500 (Q33,V26). Though a low score , its better than the previous :). Critical Reasoning is the area of concern now. I did the time management well in the Verbal section.