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To add to it, last 50 questions from PS,DS from last 4 OGs I have found really helpful for practice. Some questions overlapped but some questions were new in the OGsneha.gar wrote: Best for quant is the last 50 questions in the official guide in ps and ds..they're the closest to the actual gmat.
- by sameer.pinto
Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:33 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 760(Q-50,V-44)- Some Words of wisdom after beating the GMAT!
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To add to it, last 50 questions from PS,DS from last 4 OGs I have found really helpful for practice. Some questions overlapped but some questions were new in the OGsneha.gar wrote: Best for quant is the last 50 questions in the official guide in ps and ds..they're the closest to the actual gmat.
- by sameer.pinto
Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:33 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 760(Q-50,V-44)- Some Words of wisdom after beating the GMAT!
- Replies: 61
- Views: 53532
You should definitely be doing the IR on practice tests. The last thing you want is to endure a 3.5 hour test for the first time on test day. Moreover, it's not entirely clear how schools weigh IR, so, while it isn't as important as Quant/Verbal, there's reason to believe that IR may be considered ...
- by sameer.pinto
Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:25 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 760(Q-51,V-41) in 2 months- IMPOSSIBLE means I Am Possible
- Replies: 75
- Views: 68120
Analysis is the key. The more you analyze and keep in mind that you dont have to fall in the same pits, the better you'll become. Also try to avoid silly mistakes. That's more than enough to improve by 30-40 points do you suggest attempting AWA during your practice tests? I think attempting AWA dur...
- by sameer.pinto
Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:42 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 760(Q-51,V-41) in 2 months- IMPOSSIBLE means I Am Possible
- Replies: 75
- Views: 68120
- by sameer.pinto
Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:39 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 3 yrs,4 attempts-Finally 740:The story of my metamorphosis
- Replies: 172
- Views: 97683
Am glad to share with you all that I took my GMAT yesterday and got a 720(Q-48,V-40).This was my second attempt on the GMAT. The last attempt was on 12th December last year. I had high expectations on the first GMAT but did not do well. I did not do well both on verbal and Quant sections that time ...
- by sameer.pinto
Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:37 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 720(Q-48,V-40) after 7 long treacherous months!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 26281
Hello--i have been struggling with the verbal part for quite sometime..Not sure what should we do..Does reading economist and NYT help? Just like you a newbie- but yes reading economist and it's wonderful for improving rc comprehension Yes, I have heard good things about the atlantic op-ed too and ...
- by sameer.pinto
Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:20 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 610->660->750- Third time's the charm
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17077
Hii Ashok!! First of all congratulation great score 770. I would like to know whether coaching is needed for GMAT as my english is very poor condition. No offence intended but based on the sentences you have written, it seems like you have difficulty forming and understanding complex sentences. I t...
- by sameer.pinto
Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:19 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 770(Q-51,V-44)- My GMAT Journey-Long post
- Replies: 25
- Views: 22421
Hi guys, I'm done with the GMAT today and scored a 750. It feels great that months of hardwork is behind you and the credit for this success in part goes to these great forums which have been my life support so to speak. My GMAT journey in a Nutshell: Currently i work in sales at a pharmaceutical c...
- by sameer.pinto
Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:18 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 750(Q-48,V-44)- One step closer to becoming an MBA/VC!
- Replies: 25
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RC is all about practice. I did OG13 and Aristotle RCs and I think i did a total of around 60-70 passages. This doesn't include the ones i did during the practice tests. So i think practice works in RC. Functions questions are not very difficult- ask yourself "Why" and for inference quest...
- by sameer.pinto
Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:11 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Hardwork+Commonsense+Luck- Recipe for a 750+
- Replies: 46
- Views: 30321
I think this applies to me as well. My grammatical grasp is not very strong but I can distinguish between right and wrong sentences easily.[/quote]
With me i know the grammar, but struggle with those nuances that gmat tests..always get stuck between last two options
- by sameer.pinto
Mon Oct 05, 2015 2:34 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 770(Q-51,V-44)- Conceptual Clarity + Practice did the Magic!
- Replies: 38
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I started using error log halfway through my prep and could see the remarkable difference in how I approached the questions. Have been able to measure my performance and see its application in my prep I have also started using it and can see the improvement. I also color code the questions that i g...
- by sameer.pinto
Mon Oct 05, 2015 2:21 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Podium Finish on the GMAT with a 740(V-40,Q-50)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 25959
This is what exactly I had mentioned in my other post. I'd add a bit though. It's not only important to redo wrong questions but also analyze the questions that you got correct otherwise a lot of times we ourselves dont know how we got a question right. Absolutely true and something i have seen hap...
- by sameer.pinto
Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:38 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 610->690->740-8 months of rollercoaster ride ENDS!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 31264
Hello--i have been struggling with the verbal part for quite sometime..Not sure what should we do..Does reading economist and NYT help?
- by sameer.pinto
Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:38 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 610->660->750- Third time's the charm
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17077
What would you suggest to someone who has already finished all mgmat books and not able to improve beyond a certain point. Any tips?ashok27 wrote: Yeah..you can go for the entire mgmat set. approx.3 months should be enough to finish all this stuff
- by sameer.pinto
Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:14 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 770(Q-51,V-44)- My GMAT Journey-Long post
- Replies: 25
- Views: 22421