Most of the problem-solving skills you learn while preparing for the GMAT Focus are perishable. In other words, if you don’t regularly use those skills, you’ll lose them. Thus, it’s a good idea to regularly answer questions involving previously studied topics. Let’s say in the first month of your prep you learned about linear and quadratic equations, number properties, exponents and roots, and inequalities and absolute values.

You’ve dutifully reviewed your flash cards, but you also need to periodically use that flash card information to solve GMAT Focus-type questions. Therefore, on a regular basis, you will want to answer and review questions based on those topics so that you can determine whether you have forgotten any vital information or developed any weaknesses in those topics.

Each student has a different capacity for information retention and you will want to assess yours. A wise move would be to spend about one third of each preparation session reviewing prior material by solving problems from past topics. Also, I think that you’ll find that the more exposure you have to practice problems, the better you’ll become at solving them. Proper practice will help you improve both your accuracy and your speed.

Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT Focus prep!

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep