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I stop after almost every wrong answer and analyze it, but that breaks the rhythm. If I wait until the end, I sometimes forget what I was thinking.
For prep, is immediate review better or should I finish the whole timed block first?
Mayank G.CoachSep 12, 2026Ex-BCG | 100% improvement guarantee or you don't pay! | Top 1% Coach!
For timed practice, finish the block first and review afterward. Stopping after each question changes the pacing conditions and makes it harder to learn how you perform under pressure.
During untimed learning sessions, immediate review can be useful because the reasoning is still fresh.
Use both modes deliberately: timed blocks for performance, untimed review for learning.
timed block first, review after. otherwise you're not training pacing.
One practice set I do really well, next one is rough even though I don't feel like the difficulty changed that much. Are big score swings normal while preparing, or does it mean my fundamentals aren't stable yet?
Mayank G.CoachScore variation is normal, especially when practice sets differ in topic mix or difficulty. One strong or weak set does not establish your real level.
Untimed I can solve most of the numerical questions, but once I put the timer on my accuracy falls pretty fast. I either rush easy q's or spend way too long on one harder one. What should I change first, raw calculation speed, question selection, or just more timed reps?
Mayank G.CoachIf untimed accuracy is already decent, your first priority is probably pacing rather than relearning the underlying math. Break the problem into reading time, setup time, calculation time, and decision time to see where the seconds are actually going.
Numerical is definitely my weaker area, but I don't want to ignore the verbal and critical thinking sections and then get surprised. If one section is clearly weaker, would you spend like 70-80% there or keep prep more balanced?
Mayank G.CoachIf numerical reasoning is clearly the weaker section, it makes sense to allocate more time there, but not 100% of your preparation. You still want enough exposure to the other modules that the format does not surprise you.