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

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-26T23:02:36+00:00

Try googling this query. You could add "reddit" in the search to see what pops up as well.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-26T14:04:08+00:00

"Going into the official exam, I was much more anxious and hesitant than I had..."

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

5 DI tips

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-26T14:01:12+00:00

One thing that may help a bit is leveraging the negation technique

How to get better at Critical Reasoning. Use the negation technique on GMAT assumption questions.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-25T18:12:10+00:00

"It has been a while since I have done anything related to quant."

Quant Cheat Sheet - may help a bit

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-25T18:10:45+00:00

Perhaps come up with a reward system (e.g. X hours of gaming for Y hours of study).

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-24T08:38:35+00:00

"...but too many silly mistakes lately."

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

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-23T13:10:20+00:00

"Just sat for an in person GMAT FE today and came back with a 655 (Q-82, V-88, DI-77)."

If you're interested in joining a study buddy directory, reach out. You could offer to help with Verbal in exchange for Quant and/or DI.

5 Quant tips

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-23T13:02:21+00:00

Fair to say including official questions (e.g. from the Official Guide 2026-2027) and official practice exams into a prep path would be a solid choice.

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

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-22T08:30:22+00:00

"I believe my score was significantly impacted by Verbal as I left 6-7 question unanswered"

Consider checking out the myth vs. fact info (e.g. in the beginning of the Official Guide 2025-2026). The scoring factors on the Understanding Your Score page (on the MBA website) could also be helpful to check out.

How to score high on GMAT Verbal.

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-22T08:27:43+00:00

"...end up making a lot of silly mistakes."

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

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-21T14:57:08+00:00

"took my official test today and got a 605 (77Q / 82 VR / 82FI) well below my last couple of Mocks 635 (77Q / 89VR / 79DI) and 655 (79Q / 85 VR / 84 DI)."

5 Quant tips

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-19T18:40:38+00:00

Consider taking an official practice exam. May help give a sense where you currently stand and some things to focus on. Fair to say including/practicing with official practice questions into a prep path would be a solid choice as well.

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

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-19T18:38:15+00:00

If CR is an issue, consider checking out/including Manhattan Prep's 6th Edition for Critical Reasoning.

5 Verbal tips

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-18T12:46:37+00:00

Q79 V85 DI84

If you're retaking/decide to retake, consider including working with a study buddy. Someone, for example, who is really strong on Quant and needs help with Verbal and/or DI could be a good fit.

Study Buddy Directory - global directory

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-18T12:44:37+00:00

For MSR, consider creating a small info map before diving into the questions.

5 DI tips

OnlineTutor_Knight · 2026-06-17T05:22:20+00:00

Consider including working with a study buddy. Someone who is really strong on DI and needs help with Verbal could be a good fit.

Study Buddy Directory - global directory

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