Test Taking Strategies

Question 1

For problem solving questions to shorten the time you:

Answer 1

Look at the answer choices to get an idea on how to solve and check if you can use estimation

Question 2

For problem solving if stuck on the question you do what?

Answer 2

Plug and Chug and Let go

Question 3

Maximum time for:
* SC
* CR
* RC
* Quant

Answer 3

• 1.5 min
• 3 min
• 1.5 min (not including reading)
• 3 min

Question 4

If running short on time do what?

Answer 4

• Skip 8th, 16th, 24th question OR
• Skip alternate

Question 5

Time for SC question

Answer 5

1min

Question 6

Time for CR question

Answer 6

2 min

Question 7

Time for RC (Short)

Answer 7

5 mins to read

Question 8

Time for RC (long)

Answer 8

7 mins to read

Question 9

For quant if you don’t know how to approach the question within 45 secs do what?

Answer 9

Plug and chug if possible
Otherwise guess and Let it Go

Question 10

How do you track timing for verbal?

Answer 10

11 mins every 6 questions

Question 11

How do you track timing for quant?

Answer 11

10 mins every 5 questions