Trying to improve Quant score from 38 to 49/50. Suggestions?

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krishnapv: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 6; Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:33 pm

by krishnapv » Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:32 am

Hello,

Over the past couple of months, this forum has been extremely helpful for me to figure out study plans, tactics, materials, questions, etc. I have been consistently scoring 38 on Quant. I am confident that i can improve my score by another 10 points. I do get really nervous while taking the tests (don't know why!) While practicing, I am very comfortable in solving. I am able to solve the questions from OG. however, if I see a more complex question, I am unable to solve it in less than 2 mins. can you please suggest the materials that I can use to use to improve my Quant score? I am planning to take my GMAT during second week of October.

Materials I have for Quant are OG 13 & OG 12. OG Quant Review.

Thanks alot!

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by [email protected] » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:33 pm

Hi krishnapv,

I've emailed you some suggestions to help you improve. Check your Message Inbox.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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by basso25@ » Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:49 pm

Rich: can you PM me as well? I'd appreciate it, thanks.

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by manishkd » Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:59 pm

Dear Rich,

Count me as well...

The more you sweat in training;The less you bleed in battle.

Abhijitmadhwaraj: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:24 pm; GMAT Score:560

by Abhijitmadhwaraj » Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:48 pm

Hello Rich,

I too have been facing the same issue... being stuck in the 39-41 range.

It would be great if you can share the same email that you have sent to Krishna.

Thank you
Abhijit
Email - [email protected]

rtchua: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:19 pm

by rtchua » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:22 pm

Hey Rich,

I have been facing the same issue, always stuck on quant 37. It would be great help if you can share the same email that you have sent to Krishna

Thanks,

Ryan

naqsa: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 8; Joined: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:36 pm; Thanked: 1 times

by naqsa » Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:35 am

Hi Rich,
I'm also stuck at Q38, can I also get some tips?
Thank you!

chitrasekar2k5: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 11; Joined: Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:13 pm

by chitrasekar2k5 » Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:52 pm

Hi Rich can you please email me as well.

email: [email protected]

Many thanks

alifungice: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 2; Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:03 pm

by alifungice » Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:36 pm

Hi Rich,

I'm in the same boat- if you could forward me that email or any other tips- I would really appreciate it!

Thanks,
Alice

alifungice: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 2; Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:03 pm

by alifungice » Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:36 pm

Hi Rich,

I'm in the same boat- if you could forward me that email or any other tips- I would really appreciate it!

Thanks,
Alice

ahmed.taha: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 6; Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:05 am

by ahmed.taha » Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:00 am

Dear Rich,

Am Stuck at 38 also , can you please sent this mail to me as well?

e-mail: [email protected]

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:44 am

To improve in math, I believe that you should compartmentalize your learning and take the time to master each topic (e.g., percents, ratios, exponents, statistics, etc.).

This means that, for each topic, you should:
1) Learn the underlying concepts (rules, attributes, notation, etc.)
2) Learn GMAT-specific strategies related to that topic
3) Practice dozens of questions all related to that one topic.
4) Don't stop working on that topic until you have mastered it
Then, and only then, move on to the next topic.

I also suggest that you spend a lot of time reviewing the responses from the Experts on this site. They model the steps one should take when tackling math problems.

Cheers,
Brent

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:45 am

Looks like this site is acting up. It just posted my response twice, so I removed the second one.

Cheers,
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