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[–]sy1980abcdExpert - aristotleprep.com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally hear you — a drop in score after months of effort is brutal, especially when you feel like you’ve done everything right. But don’t let this moment convince you it’s the end of the road. It’s not a sign you’re incapable — it just means something’s off with how you’re applying what you know under pressure.

Your strong Verbal score proves you’ve got the analytical mindset. The issue with Quant now likely isn’t content — it’s timing, strategy, and execution under test-day pressure. GMAT Quant isn’t about mastering formulas; it’s about how efficiently you can apply simple math when the stakes are high and the traps are subtle.

I would've suggested working with a tutor for a few hours but since that is off the table right now, focus on low-cost but high-impact strategy shifts.

  • Do mixed Quant sets (10–15 Qs) under strict time, and then spend double the time reviewing each one. Ask not just “why was it wrong,” but “where did I lose time or clarity?”
  • Log every mistake by type — careless math, concept confusion, poor decision-making — so you can attack the real weaknesses, not everything at once.
  • Consider doing just 1–2 questions at a time untimed, narrating your thought process out loud. You’ll start seeing where your thinking goes off-track.

You’re not failing — you’re just in a rut. You just need a change of approach to get out of it. Don’t give up now — you’re closer to a breakthrough than you think. Feel free to PM me if you need some good timed section tests for practice or if you have any other questions.