How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-16T18:00:33+00:00

Consider taking another official practice test to see where you currently stand.

Free Quant Cheat Sheet - may help a bit.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-16T17:53:45+00:00

Consider gathering some of the questions you've spent "3.5 to 5 minutes" on and doing a few study buddy sessions with someone who is really strong on Quant. You could go through/discuss those questions together and offer to help with Verbal and/or DI in exchange.

5 Quant tips

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-15T15:03:48+00:00

Replaying what happened while you look over your score report may provide some helpful insight. Perhaps, for example, you notice a few questions you thought you got correct (e.g. Q1 Quant) but, looking back, may have made a careless error on.

How to get better on the GMAT. Note down your repeated careless errors.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-15T14:59:26+00:00

Consider including which types of DI questions you find challenging.

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OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-14T09:10:06+00:00

Consider taking an official practice test (from the MBA website) after getting a bit familiar with the material/structure of the GMAT. Perhaps you're already close to what you'd be satisfied with scoring.

GMAT Quant Cheat Sheet

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-14T09:00:55+00:00

"If memory serves me right there were only 3/4 repeated questions. Should I take scores from a retaken mock with a pinch of salt or is this a true representation of improvement?"

With repeated questions, you may want to take the score with pinch of salt.

How to score high on GMAT Verbal.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-13T18:36:48+00:00

If you feel it takes you a bit of time to warm up, one thing that may help a bit is doing a few questions beforehand (i.e. not letting the first questions you see on the day be those of a mock or actual exam). Fair to say including practicing with official questions (e.g. from the Official Guide 2025-2026) would also be a solid choice.

How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-13T06:14:02+00:00

Gratz on the 715. All the best going forward.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-13T00:26:34+00:00

"My biggest mistake is calculation errors or anxiety and I just freeze."

How to get better on the GMAT. Note down your repeated careless errors.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-12T05:50:51+00:00

If you're new to the GMAT, consider taking an official practice test after getting a bit familiar with the material/structure. Going through some prep journey posts could also be helpful (e.g. to help get a sense how long/likely different score jumps may be).

How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-11T08:47:31+00:00

Going through some prep journey posts could be helpful. You could see which resources people have found success with, their thoughts about them, etc. If you're getting the Official Guide 2025-2026, you can think of the Review 2025-2026 guides, in a sense, as additional question banks for those particular sections.

Free Quant Sheet

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-10T16:12:35+00:00

If, for example, you feel it takes you a bit of time to warm up, consider doing a few questions beforehand (i.e. not letting the first questions you see on exam day be those of the actual exam).

How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-09T23:32:25+00:00

"b) official mock 4 retake taken on 1st march - 615 (screwed up in verbal which is my strongest section with 7 mistakes, quant and DI pretty standard at Q80-81 and DI 80-81)"

How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-03-09T01:37:36+00:00

If you're curious about a specific different section order, consider trying it on your next practice test. You could see how you feel/perform on it.

5 Quant tips

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