utkalnayak wrote:
Thank you Brent, so I see that I have invested quite some time (3 minutes plus) when I think I am spending too much time hence think about guessing, is that too late. What is a duration that you would suggest if I can not solve by, should I consider guessing ?
Don't get too locked into a specific time to complete each question.
Instead, you need to pay close attention to how things are PROGRESSING with a question.
If you've spent 3 minutes and you've been making progress AND you feel it won't take much longer to complete the question, then finish your work.
If, on the other hand, 1 minute has elapsed and you've made no progress AND you don't know where to start, then guess and use that extra time elsewhere.
I like to look at my timing in terms of 5-question blocks. To that end, I suggest that you use the following Milestone Charts to keep you on track:
These times are easily remembered so you can quickly jot them on your noteboard on test day.
This (and more) is covered in our free GMAT time management video at
https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gener ... es?id=1244
IMPORTANT: Early on in your prep, there's a danger in focusing too much on timing. In my view, this focus has the potential to actually hinder your preparation. I feel so strongly about the whole timing issue that I wrote two articles about it:
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Making Friends with Time on the GMAT - Part I (
https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/2011/06/ ... mat-part-i)
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Making Friends with Time on the GMAT - Part II (
https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/2011/07/ ... at-part-ii)
Executive Summary: Use a timer, but only to get an idea of what 2 minutes feels like. Later on (once you've covered all of the content), you can start working on your speed.
Executive Summary of the Executive Summary:
Content First - Speed Second
I hope that helps.
Cheers,
Brent
