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a string of wrong answers in the middle of the test carries more weight than a string of wrong questions at the end - to my understanding... if you get some 1/2/3 questions wrong in the beginning you can usually get back up into the upper range of difficulty if you do well on the rest of the test.....

by mmcleod

Thu May 27, 2010 6:41 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Talk me off the ledge...and answer a question or two.
Replies: 4
Views: 1388

Talk me off the ledge...and answer a question or two.

Don't worry, I won't jump. But I do need some advice or perhaps an explanation as to why my recent prep test went so poorly. I have been studying for about 2 1/2 months. I average around 2 hours a day/6 days a week. I haven't made an appointment for the GMAT yet since my testing center usually has o...

by mmcleod

Wed May 26, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Talk me off the ledge...and answer a question or two.
Replies: 4
Views: 1388

I see that this spreadsheet was updated on 4/12/2010, and I have to say that I do not like the new version. I could customize the older version to what I needed. The updated version, however, seems to be completely locked out, which is making it a tremendous pain. I understand you want to protect yo...

by mmcleod

Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT Practice Grid - Use this to analyze your errors
Replies: 79
Views: 173262

Need help with exponents

Does anyone know a good website that explains the different fundamentals of exponents. I have a basic understanding, but I definitely need to improve. Here are a couple of problems that I'm struggling with, so if anyone can provide a step-by-step solution, that would be great! 10^8 - 10^2 ----------...

by mmcleod

Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Need help with exponents
Replies: 1
Views: 1139

Need help with exponents

Does anyone know a good website that explains the different fundamentals of exponents. I have a basic understanding, but I definitely need to improve. Here are a couple of problems that I'm struggling with, so if anyone can provide a step-by-step solution, that would be great! 10^8 - 10^2 ----------...

by mmcleod

Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:43 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Need help with exponents
Replies: 1
Views: 1169