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I understand the basic algebra concepts such as quad equations, foil, reverse foil, and substitution. Some of the problems are framed in a way where one has to pick numbers or back solve. I know that when picking #s is involved it is easy to choose small numbers, and use 100 for percent. To back sol...
- by future cpa
Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:07 pm- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: I need to improve algebra, but how?
- Replies: 3
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Thanks everyone! I plan on taking the test in mid November. I am dong okay so far, but I am having issues with the algebra. I have read the chapters in my Kaplan premier book, watched the classes, and have done many problems. It just is not clicking. Picking #s is tricky and so is the data suff. It ...
- by future cpa
Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:16 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Help in planning for the GMAT after working long hours!!!!
- Replies: 5
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I like Kaplan. They seem to have the inside track at knowing all the little tricks that make the points add up. If I can get the algebra down for the quant section I would be thrilled!
Best of luck on your studies!
- by future cpa
Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:58 pm- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: Need help choosing study material to learn basics of Quant
- Replies: 6
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I need to improve algebra, but how?
I need to improve algebra badly! It is the one area that is destroying my quant score. Currently I am only getting 25-30% correct. I have read my Kaplan premier chapters, done the workshops, performed sample quiz over and over. Something obviously is not clicking. Has anyone else had this issue? Wha...
- by future cpa
Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:55 pm- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: I need to improve algebra, but how?
- Replies: 3
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Help in planning for the GMAT after working long hours!!!!
I don't even know where to start. I work super long hours. Currently my day begins at 6:30 and I get home around 6:00 M-F. What steps do I need to make to maximize my study time? How many hours should I put in? How should I break down all these topics? I signed up for Kaplan On Demand and I am overw...
- by future cpa
Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:42 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Help in planning for the GMAT after working long hours!!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2049