Krovvidy's Journey from 680 to 740!

[Retake_GMAT]

Outstanding achievement Kroviddy!!.You derserved it

[krovvidy]

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[krovvidy]

Thanks everyone for the wishes.

@cheeseburst - Are you from a Math background? Even if you're not, nothing to worry. All you need is basic math concepts and some practice. Go through the Quant topics listed in OG11 and try to identify the areas you lack. Solve those problems on OG11 or elsewhere (I actually don't have much idea about other Math material) - may be try searching some of the related questions on TM ... you need to understand how the solution is arrived at or if there is any trick that you can use ... I am of the opinion that solving 1000s of questions doesn't help; just focus on your weaknesses and the timing aspect. ... Have you done the SETS? Except for the bad OAs, they are very close to the actual test. Good Luck.

Originally Posted by cheeseburst

Congrats krovvidy.....good show....
I m 30 days away from my test and am at around41-44 level in quant...wht shud be done to tk it to 49-50??is it manageable in a month's time???
Pls help......
Good luck for applications.....

@TaTum - I used to get bogged down by the reading comprehension passages too. Only during my 2nd stint, I realized that reading comprehension can be tamed by developing a good reading ability. I mean, you should be able to skim through the passage but at the same time pay attention to the qualifiers, scope limitations, paragraph structures - in essence, you should create a mental map of the passage before answering the questions. In case of very long reading comprehension passages, don't focus on the details before you get to the questions. Make an index - so that you can quickly spot the specific detail questions ... And personally, I don't buy the idea of making notes while reading the passage. It's a waste of time.

If you've not seen this thread (& the docs attached in the thread) before, it's worth a read:
http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-read...on-skills.html (HOW to Improve your Reading Comprehension Skills)

Originally Posted by TaTum

Congratulations on your superb score, and I have no doubt that you deserve it! You accomplishment really inspired me to continue challenging the GMAT. I wish you best of luck in the world with your application!

Just one question. Last time I took the test, I got 660 (V29,Q50), which is close to your previous score. How did you make such substantial improvement on Verbal? Particularly, I have a problem with intricate RD passages.

[supersuj]

Excellent score!
I am contemplating a retake as well after scoring a 680 last month but i am too busy working on my applications now. All the best for yours!

[Roland]

Congrats dude. Wish you all the best ahead!

[sophia08]

Congratz krovvidy for such an awesome score!

krovvidy --> "Have you done the SETS? Except for the bad OAs, they are very close to the actual test."

me --> Could u por favor, El Señor let us know whether SETS Quant is also almost the same (or representative) of the type of questions you got in thy actual test?


Thanks!

[krovvidy]

SET 21-30 are certainly closer to the real test. I am not sure about the other SETS. However, GMATPrep Software has the most representative Quant & Verbal questions.

Originally Posted by sophia08

Congratz krovvidy for such an awesome score!

krovvidy --> "Have you done the SETS? Except for the bad OAs, they are very close to the actual test."

me --> Could u por favor, El Señor let us know whether SETS Quant is also almost the same (or representative) of the type of questions you got in thy actual test?


Thanks!

[kirankuchi]

Congrats Krovvidy on wonderful score, question: when you say SETS what is that you are referring to? rather which book are you referring to?

[TaTum]

Thanks so much for your quick reply, even though I believe you must be extremely busy at the moment. Your advice gives me the confidence I need!

Best of luck with your MBA aspiration!

Originally Posted by krovvidy

Thanks everyone for the wishes.

@TaTum - I used to get bogged down by the reading comprehension passages too. Only during my 2nd stint, I realized that reading comprehension can be tamed by developing a good reading ability. I mean, you should be able to skim through the passage but at the same time pay attention to the qualifiers, scope limitations, paragraph structures - in essence, you should create a mental map of the passage before answering the questions. In case of very long reading comprehension passages, don't focus on the details before you get to the questions. Make an index - so that you can quickly spot the specific detail questions ... And personally, I don't buy the idea of making notes while reading the passage. It's a waste of time.

If you've not seen this thread (& the docs attached in the thread) before, it's worth a read:
http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-read...on-skills.html (HOW to Improve your Reading Comprehension Skills)

[cheeseburst]

[quote=krovvidy;676416]Thanks everyone for the wishes.

@cheeseburst - Are you from a Math background? Even if you're not, nothing to worry. All you need is basic math concepts and some practice. Go through the Quant topics listed in OG11 and try to identify the areas you lack. Solve those problems on OG11 or elsewhere (I actually don't have much idea about other Math material) - may be try searching some of the related questions on TM ... you need to understand how the solution is arrived at or if there is any trick that you can use ... I am of the opinion that solving 1000s of questions doesn't help; just focus on your weaknesses and the timing aspect. ... Have you done the SETS? Except for the bad OAs, they are very close to the actual test. Good Luck.


Thanx krovvidy for the prompt reply....
NO m nt from maths background....But will surely do wht u have suggested...Is it possible to get a 49 or 50 in 30 days ???
Thanx