GMAT Score Improvement

[ela07mjt]

Hi Instructors,

[StaceyKoprince]

I'm sorry you're having a frustrating experience with the test.

Can you give me the timing data from your ESRs too?

Most people who study a lot but don't see much of a score increase are approaching the test in the wrong way. They're trying to study for and take the test as though it's a school test, where the goal is to answer as much as possible correctly.

The GMAT doesn't work that way. If you go into the GMAT with the goal of trying to answer as much as possible correctly, then you will mess up your timing and your management of your own mental stamina - and then won't maximize your GMAT score.

Read these
http://tinyurl.com/executivereasoning
http://tinyurl.com/2ndlevelofgmat
Think about how what you've been doing does and doesn't match up with that and how you may need to change your approach accordingly. Then tell me.

You may also want to read this one:
https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog ... -the-gmat/

Next, use the below to analyze your most recent MPrep CATs (this should take you a minimum of 1 hour):
http://tinyurl.com/analyzeyourcats

Based on all of that, figure out your strengths and weaknesses as well as any ideas you have for what you think you should do. Then come back here and tell us; we'll tell you whether we agree and advise you further. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. Your analysis should include a discussion of your buckets - you'll understand what that means when you read the last article. Part of getting better is developing your ability to analyze your results - figure out what they mean and what you think you should do about them!)