700+ Strategies

Double check every answer for first 10 questions Do not leave any question unfinished Know the time Proper use of scratch paper

Math
A through study of fundamentals then basic concepts then developing ability to apply these concepts You need to find the quick way to solve rather than best way Familiarize yourself with multiple ways to solve a problem

Data sufficiency
Do not assume Dont carry previous question info to next question (carry over effect) Know how to solve multiple ways use shortcuts, guess intelligently

Verbal
Tests deeper understanding of concepts rather than rules Read quickly and understand Most students who do well in verbal have a good vocabulary

Reading comprehension
Read quickly and take short notes Take advantage of outside knowledge Take advantage of inside information Find answers in some cases without reading the passage

Trigger word (that changes the direction of the passage) But / although (even though) / However / Yet / Despite (in spite of) / Nevertheless Nonetheless / Except / While / Unless / On the other hand. Continuing the same thought words In addition/ by the same token/ likewise/ similarly/ this/ thus How to pick an Indisputable answer choice: Usually / Sometimes / May / Can / Some / Most. How to avoid a Disputable answer choice: Always/ Must/ Everybody / All / Complete/ Never
Specific, strong statements are often wrong. Vague, wimpy statements are often correct

Critical Reasoning At the first make a diagram (short notes) Use clues, analyze and basic structure of the passages Use process of elimination Do not skim

Look for conclusion /premises Premise, premise, premise, then conclusion Or Conclusion.premise, premise, premise Signposts to understand the conclusion Therefore, Hence, Thus, So, Indicates that Look for statement that cannot stand alone Premise (signpost) Since, Because, In view of, Given that, For, For example, Due to, Owing to, in that Look for scope Answer choice that goes too far Answer choice is out of the scope of the argument Assumption questions It is never stated in the passage It supports the conclusion of the passage It frequently turns on the gaps of logic Ex: causes for an effect Strengthen the argument Best answer will strengthen the argument with new information Answer choice that comes straight from the passage is wrong The new information will support the conclusion

Weaken the argument Deals with unstated premises and logical gap It should weaken the conclusion of the passage It frequently trades on the gaps of logic Inference questions These questions concern the premise not the conclusion