Sergio Said:

How can I improve my GMAT math score?

We Answered:

I used the official guide and the Stanley Kaplan book with the CD ROM and on-line extra practice.

Take practice tests to figure out where your weaknesses are, then study those areas even harder. Make sure you understand the explanation for every practice question you get wrong.

Any book, otherthan the OG, will give you tips and suggestions on how to improve your score.

Pedro Said:

What classes will help me prepare for my GMAT? Like what math classes? i dont want a KAPLAN or anything simila

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Have you downloaded the practice tests? I found those to be the most helpful when I was taking it. I would suggest if you want to study something that you maybe take a course in logic. Most people have trouble with the quant part of the GMAT, and it really is more logic than math.

Raymond Said:

Practice Tests From GMAT Software - Math people can you help?

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If you cannot understand the questions on the GMAT, then you are not worthy of becoming a student of the MBA program.

Gina Said:

I got a low math score on a GMAT practice test. Where can I get help with the Math portion?

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It's a great idea to take a prep course--when I started studying for the GMAT, I noticed that I hadn't seen many of the concepts since high school (if at all), and I needed some structure and focus. I went with Powerscore on the suggestion of a friend, and found it very helpful. The instructor was great (they all score in the top 1%), and the approaches I learned were very effective. By the time I took the GMAT, I was comfortable with the concepts, and very confident. For whatever it's worth, I ended up scoring a 770.

Colleen Said:

How many hours did you guys spend on studying for the math portion of GMAT?

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That's great you're getting a tutor for the math portion of the GMAT. But remember the GMAT doesn't test how smart you are, it test how well you take test and it's a strategy. With the tutor, go through a princeton review book (the best) of your level (if you're aiming for a really high score, then get a more advanced book) on your own and then with your tutor, review the problems you had questions on. You should probably get the tutor a copy as well. The best way is to be proactive and not to just let someone tutor you because at the prometric testing center, its only you and your ID, no tutor.

Also, take the practice exams, as many as you can get in, to stimulate the actual exam (very quiet room) and so that you're not spending too much time on one question. Make sure the tutor knows the GMAT and not just math. I had a tutor for the GMAT and he actually taught some portions of the review here at my university and he knew how the GMAT tested math and how to solve the questions in an efficient manner. It's all about shortcuts and strategy. I hope this helps.

So for the amount of time per week, I spent about 4 hours per week for 4 - 5 weeks preparing for the entire exam. I would still review the reading and the basic grammar so you can be equal in both. Remember, after the first 10 or so questions, the GMAT has already calculated a score for you, unless you make a sudden jump and your score could either go down or up. The easier the questions get, the lower your score and vice versa.

Tracy Said:

Is a 34 math score good enough to get a 500 on the gmat?

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Should be--34 is about 50th percentile on the math, so if your verbal is better, you should get your 500, which is around 48th percentile I think.

Sara Said:

GMAT/GRE; Can I take only the MATH section of any of it?

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I believe you need to pay for and sit for the entire test; however, if you do not answer any questions for a section, you'll get an NS (No Score) in that section. At least, that's what I've gleaned from the study guides.

http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menui…
The section about No Scores is at the bottom, right above "Additional Score Information".