GMAT Strategy

Hi,

I have taken the GMAT twice now, first time I got a 710 (Q 79 and V 93) and the second time a 700 (Q 72 and V93). I am desperately trying to improve my quant score. Both times I had a timing issue where I did well, and got to the harder questions and then ran out of time and had to guess on the last few which brought my quant score back down. I am planning on taking the GMAT one more time in a month. Any tips?? I am good at the math, and I get it, and can do the tough problems- I think I just cave under pressure and then I have an issue with timing. Is it better to go easy on the first questions and then really concentrate on the last 10 questions? Please let me know if you have any advice, it’s really appreciated.

Thanks!

My advice is to take a few CATs (at least the math portion) between now and then. I think that's the best way to calibrate your timing. If you try to teach yourself to spend exactly the same amount of time on each question, or a different amount of time in the first few questions, I think you run the huge risk of psyching yourself out. Also, some questions will be really easy for you and will buy you extra time. Figuring out your unique blend of gives and takes timewise is easiest done by taking CATs until you finish with just a little bit of time left over... and the score you want!

Best wishes,

Tatiana