How to score 165+ in GRE Quant if Im currently stuck at 155–158?

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T Mehta · Accepted Answer

Being stuck in the high 150s usually means the basics are there&mdash;but consistency and time pressure are getting in the way.
&bull; Focus on 3&ndash;4 topics that still feel shaky. Instead of solving 30 random questions, do 10&ndash;15 focused ones from just one topic (like coordinate geometry or work-time). &bull; For every mistake, write down what went wrong and redo the same question after 2 days&mdash;spacing improves retention. &bull; Try solving problem sets standing up or with a countdown timer visible. That mental pressure simulates real test tension better than passive practice. &bull; Use error tagging&mdash;label mistakes as "formula missed," "careless calc," or "wrong logic." Patterns will appear fast. &bull; Switch to mixed-topic mock sections in the last 10 days. Review not just wrong answers but any question that felt slow.
The jump to 165+ usually comes not from harder math&mdash;but from mastering familiar questions faster and cleaner.
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Divakshi Arora · Answer

To score 165+ in GRE Quant after being stuck at 155&ndash;158, the most effective strategy is error analysis and mastering question types that repeat often.
Start by reviewing the last 3&ndash;4 mock tests in detail. Categorize each mistake: was it a careless error, a concept gap, or a timing issue? Most people at this score range get 5&ndash;7 questions wrong for very fixable reasons. Focus next on medium-difficulty topics like Probability, Number Properties, and Word Problems&mdash;they appear frequently and are often where accuracy dips.
Also, set a 35-minute timer for every 20-question Quant set and train under real timing. Keep a log of every mistake and review it every 2&ndash;3 days. Many who jump from the high 150s to 165+ do so by reducing silly errors and building muscle memory for recurring patterns&mdash;not by learning harder math.

How to score 165+ in GRE Quant if I'm currently stuck at 155–158?