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Hi NDiwan, I'm curious to know more about your practice exam results. Take a few minutes and analyze your performance to identify any specific question types that tripped you up. Once we know more about how you did in both sections, we'll be able to give you more specific points of action. Best, Rich

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
Topic: Exhausted the OG's Verbal. Need more!
Replies: 4
Views: 5039

Hi vdm,

Have to agree that it looks like you have a solid plan in place. Looking forward to hearing how you progress over the next couple months, at which point I'm sure we'll be able to help you narrow your study focus even further.

Best,
Rich

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:43 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMATPrep Diagnostic 610 (Q44 V30) IR 7 -- How to proceed?
Replies: 5
Views: 3289

Hi Azizakaria, I'd definitely reinforce the power of keeping an error log to track your progress. Most students enrolled in GMAT Tutor spend at least 3 months preparing for the exam, and one of the ways we've found to be effective in fostering regular growth is to go through previous practice CATs a...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: stuck in lessons and needs help
Replies: 15
Views: 4604

Hi carey, Although your goals of perfection should be admired to some degree, it's also clear that you won't be sure of where you need to improve to get your target score if you haven't taken a full-length CAT. You'll learn a lot about where you currently stand - and more importantly, where your str...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: How to Change Test Mindset
Replies: 9
Views: 3863

Hi Dondarrion, The good news here is that you've made a considerable jump from the 480 you reported on a previous attempt. This is something you should be very proud of, and is a good indicator that you are making progress, so keep at it. You'll likely learn even more as you dig into this attempt to...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: 5 month study plan
Replies: 27
Views: 9874

Hi nitinmenon89, Sorry to hear your GMAT didn't go as you had hoped. However, a 590 is not as bad of a score as you might think. It's also important to remember that students typically vary +/-30 points on any attempt. Given the fact that you've identified a few weaknesses in your test-taking abilit...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:56 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT - Attempt 1
Replies: 4
Views: 1966

Hi Azizakaria, I'd also suggest that you go through your practice exam again and make a log of the question types you answered incorrectly most frequently. You'll also be able to see any timing issues you might have had that kept you from finishing sections at times. While it sounds like you'll need...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: stuck in lessons and needs help
Replies: 15
Views: 4604

Hi Andre4, Have you had the chance to take a full-length practice exam? If not, I'd suggest diving right in. Don't worry too much about your score. This baseline score will give you an even clearer idea of your strengths and weaknesses, which will allow you to hone your study plan to tackle your wea...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: How to beat the GMAT: request of advise for prep
Replies: 4
Views: 1890

Hi bhavanabahety, It would be helpful to know more about your recent practice scores. Take some time to go through both exams and identify your specific problem areas/question types that gave you the most trouble. This will help us make some targeted suggestions that will help you make the most out ...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need suugestions for study plan
Replies: 10
Views: 4174

Hi Anjali07, Once you've taken your full-length practice exam, take advantage of the free trials offered by most online resources (in addition to any books you find helpful). While one program might work for some students, use the trials to determine what works best for you. To help you get started,...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:01 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: New to BEAT the GMAT
Replies: 3
Views: 1585

Hi vedanth,

Boosting your score from 590 to 700 in 30 days will be difficult. With that in mind, I'm curious about the following:

1) When are you hoping to apply for business school?
2) What are some of your specific weak areas in Quant?
3) Can you possibly move your test date back?

Best,
Rich

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:37 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Gmat 30 day strategy
Replies: 4
Views: 2464

Hi kanchank, Just want to 3rd what everyone here has said - before you can focus on GMAT-specific strategies, it sounds like you'd benefit from focusing on some of the fundamentals for a while. Khan Academy is a great place to start, but it'll be good to know what your original timeline was as well....

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: DEVASTATED------Scored 330!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2580

Hi schelljo,

Could you also repost your previous practice exam scores? It sounds like you've developed some bad habits in quant that are holding you back, but reviewing your previous scores will help us confirm this and make some additional suggestions.

Best,
Rich

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Math Strategy Process
Replies: 10
Views: 2584

Hi arpitadu, I'm also curious to know more about the resources you've used to prepare for the GMAT and under what circumstances you took those previous CATs. Did you take any breaks/listen to music or watch television/or any other comforts you didn't have on the GMAT? While you scored between 25-30 ...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: My Verbal score 16 - Need suggestion
Replies: 5
Views: 2677

Hi vp101, I'm also curious to know more about the specific types of verbal questions you found to give you the most trouble. Refer back to your previous practice exams (if any) and try identifying patterns in your test-taking habits. While it's great that you've identified verbal as your biggest cha...

by Rich@EconomistGMAT

Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Scored a 680, Retaking the Test Soon; Any Tips?
Replies: 5
Views: 2049