Think about anything you do in your daily life, whether it's something as routine as driving, editing documents, or even cooking dinner. In each of these tasks, when you hurry, it’s easy to make mistakes. The more rushed you are, the more likely you are to overlook details, miscalculate, or forget important steps. Whether you’ve experienced this personally or observed it in others, we all know from experience that haste often leads to errors.

The same principle applies to solving GRE Quant questions. When a student rushes through a problem, the result is often a wrong answer. The pressure to move quickly might lead you to misinterpret the question, skip critical steps, or make simple arithmetic errors. Rushing isn’t just about speed; it teaches your brain to cut corners and work irresponsibly, which can be detrimental in high-stakes tests like the GRE. When you’re blindly speeding through questions, you’re not giving yourself the time to think critically, analyze thoroughly, or ensure accuracy. Ultimately, this will hurt your GRE Quant score, preventing you from showcasing your true potential. Taking the time to work through problems thoughtfully and carefully is far more effective than rushing to finish.

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep