Guidance regarding Timing Issues

[lmm520]

Hi,

I just checked my official GMAT score and I got amazing IR and AWA scores. 8 on IR and 6 on AWA. By the look of my IR score I feel that I clearly should be scoring much higher on the overall test. Overall I had a 590 with a 35V and a 37Q. I think my issue is timing as I am unsure of how long certain problems are taking me and I hate guessing on problems that I know I can correctly answer if only I had more time. I am applying to top 10 schools, so retesting is inevitable. I have read many of the blog posts regarding timing but what I found missing were ways in which I can improve timing that are effective. Are there any tools or exercises that I can do to help with my timing on the quant section specifically? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Laura

[StaceyKoprince]

Nice job on the essay and IR sections!

Okay, your first issue is a mindset issue: you've got to convince yourself that it is NOT in your best interests to continue spending a bunch of time on a problem beyond the general averages. Getting something right is NOT more important than spending normal time. I would much rather have you got something wrong in 2 minutes than right in 4 minutes - because even if you do actually get it right in 4, your score will ultimately be lower because of the lost time.

Read this:
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... to-win-it/

Also read the Scoring section of our free e-book The GMAT Uncovered Guide. It's in your student center.

Next, in terms of how to train yourself to get better with the timing, read this and start doing what it says immediately (especially section 4):
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... nt-part-1/

Most people need at least 4-6 weeks (sometimes longer) to fix significant timing issues. Good luck! Let us know how it goes!