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"Tough" questions from GMAT 800

I saw a number of positive reviews for the sample questions from the Kaplan GMAT 800 book (now Kaplan GMAT Advanced). Not a problem, just got a copy for myself, and went through it.

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To avoid confusion, I completed only Critical Reasoning part of it. However, making in average 75% of correct answers (1 mistake in every 4 questions set), I got some serious doubts about extraordinary type of questions there.

They are good, but not much more.

On the other note, format of the book is really weird. I don't like it. I believe the willingness to do a guidebook drove them to such a style, but it doesn't help at all. I'd prefer something closer to a "classic" approach, when I clearly have a set of questions to work through, and the answers to clearly state correct answer, but not looking for it in the several blocks of explanations.

Critical Reasoning on GMAT

I've went through the 40 questions today in CR. My results are still rather poor and I'm staying within 80% range. I understand that this is not the right measurement as this score doesn't really correlates to an actual GMAT score, but whatever.

I do see some pattern though. I am often have a "bad" set of questions. Typically, it's within 10 questions. I can score it as bad 30% correct. However, for the rest of 30 questions I can make barely two or three mistakes only. Do you think this is my bad on paying attention or something else?

On the other note, how do you prefer to study? I found myself not so happy on studying seated near the table, or on the sofa. But I like to lay on the bed with all stuff, I feel less pressure. However, I'm fine to spend a lot of time seated with laptop and it doesn't bother me that much at all.

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Of course I'm missing so much the Herman Miller' Aeron chair. I wanted it and once was almost there to buy it, but something scared me off (or I just spent money on something else). Now I'm just thinking about it, but don't come closer. But I'm planning to get that one for my home office, sooner or later. It's not that expensive in the end.

"Tough" questions from GMAT 800

Critical Reasoning on GMAT

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