Increasing Quant Percentile

[thewonk]

I took the GMAT last week and got 700 (Quant: 43, 61st percentile; Verbal: 42, 96th percentile). I am going to retake the GMAT next month, and my goal is to take my Quant score from the 61st percentile to the 80th percentile or higher. I'd like some guidance on prep strategy.

I mismanaged time during one of the 15-minute slots while answering the Quant section, and my Quant score dropped quite a bit.

Some context on my prep until now:
- Scored in the 73rd percentile in the 4th and 5th MGMAT CATs, after conquering my time management issues which affected my Quant score in the CATs I had taken early during my prep.
- Scored in the 85th percentile in the 6th MGMAT CAT
- Scored in the 76th and 85th percentiles in the GMATPrep CATs
- Got similar results (47-51) in GMAT Focus tests

FYI, I have Manhattan's Advanced Quant Strategy Guide as well, but I have not used it extensively yet.

Appreciate your advice.

[StaceyKoprince]

Nice job hitting 700! I know you want to lift the quant, but just wanted to say good job already!

If you took our course or one of our Guided Self-Study packages, then you're eligible for a free Post-Exam Assessment (if you haven't done it already). This is a phone call with an instructor to come up with a plan to re-take the test. If this applies to you, please send an email to studentservices@manhattangmat.com and request the Post-Exam Assessment.

If not, you can get help here (and you can also get help here even if you also sign up for a PEA).

I'd like to get some more detailed data on your strengths and weaknesses in order to advise you. Use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT(s):

http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

Then come back here and tell us the results of your analysis. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. 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!)

Also, tell me whether you took your practice CATs under 100% official conditions, including essay and IR, as well as length of breaks.

Also, give me as much detail as you can about the timing problems you experienced.