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Hi luigi.roza, You should definitely be using an error log. Take some time and review your previous CATs - you'll discover more specific areas you need to improve in and be able to focus your study plan to attack those areas the hardest. Here's a quick guide on how to develop a study plan that works...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:51 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: My Study Progression - Help
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2293
Hi buddyme, I'm curious to know if your practice exams were full length and timed. While your 2nd attempt was considerably lower, your first and third attempts aren't too far off. That being said, if these weren't as close to a real GMAT experience as possible, it's difficult to say if you should be...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:34 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: One month left - study strategy feedback appreeciated
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4778
Hi schelljo, As Marty pointed out, your approach sounds a bit book-heavy. While you'll get a lot of great practice with the concepts and sets of practice questions, there are a number of test-taking strategies you won't learn by using books alone. Most of the online resources available offer free tr...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:30 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Sentance Correction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2276
Hi KLilly, As Rich mentioned, most students give themselves 3 months to prepare for the GMAT. Is there any reason you've only given yourself 9 total weeks? In any case, the GMAT is an event that you can train for with a combination of strategies and knowledge of concepts. Remember that while the tes...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:28 am- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: GMAT QUANT - Math Test Anxiety
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5293
Hi luigi.roza, I'm curious to know a little more about how you've studied up to this point: 1) Were your previous practice exams full-length (including AWA) and timed? 2) What were the score breakdowns for each practice exam? 3) Have you kept an error log over the past few months? 4) When are you pl...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:20 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: My Study Progression - Help
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2293
Hi Dondarrion, Although you have a decent grasp on where you think you need to improve, I still often advise test takers to start with a full-length practice exam. While you might be able to make safe assumptions about where you stand, the baseline score you'll get from your first practice CAT will ...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:31 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 5 month study plan
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9901
Hi nightrunner19, As Rich has already pointed out, most test takers give themselves around 3 months to prepare for the GMAT. Although you were able to crack the SAT without any studying, the GMAT is a unique challenge and should not necessarily be treated the same way, especially now that you know w...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:13 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Terrible Split
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1758
Hi NinaAnn, Sorry to hear things didn't go as planned on test day. However, as others have noted, this was still a good experience for you to have. It would be helpful to know your specific score breakdown though so we can give you more specific advice. While the GMAT is an event you can train yours...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:57 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Anyone taken the GMAT without studying?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 46751
Hi him12355, I'm curious to know if you've identified a specific area of the verbal section that slows you down, or if you're having trouble with the entire section. Take a little time and review your practice exams to see if you can pick out an area that you find gave you more trouble (and thus aff...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:47 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Need Suggestions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2035
Hi msauers,
With your test date rapidly approaching, I'm curious if you've had a chance to take a full-length practice exam as Rich suggested earlier this month. Would love to know if you've seen any progress since you first posted this thread.
Best,
Rich
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:36 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: First GMAT Exam in July
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5484
Hi NinaAnn,
Not sure if we've covered this in depth, but curious to know more about your motivation for taking the test on such short notice. Is there a possibility that you could push your test date back?
Best,
Rich
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:40 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Anyone taken the GMAT without studying?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 46751
Hi tyl3rdurd3n, The added value of taking a full-length, timed test is that your post-test analysis will be far more accurate and allow you to create a more focused study plan. When you do take your first full-length test, take the time to go back and analyze which question types you answered incorr...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:30 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Irregularity in GMAT scores
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2778
Hi iburnedmyrice, The good news is that students enrolled in Economist GMAT Tutor see scores between any given test fluctuate +/- 30 points, so you are in striking distance of a 700. However, you might want to look into some additional resources that will help you train for specific events on the GM...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:37 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 20 days left and no progress has been made.... Frustrated
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6192
Hi SDHoost, With that added clarity from HBS, if you feel like you need to retake, you should feel free to go for it. Additionally, if your next score isn't quite what it was in some areas on your first attempt, keep in mind that the GMAC recently updated its rules to allow test takers to cancel sco...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:38 am- Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
- Topic: Embarrassingly low AWA score; cause for a retake?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6505
Hi Girish9, I'm curious to know more about your prep leading up to now. Have you taken a full length, timed practice exam? If so, go back and review those exam(s) and identify any patterns in your test-taking. While it sounds like you've done a great deal of work to study the concepts, the GMAT is a...
- by Rich@EconomistGMAT
Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:24 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Tips to score 720+
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2219