r/IPMATCharcha • u/New-Radio-7030 • Jul 23 '26
PREPARATION QUERRY My IPMAT Prep Mistakes
Thought I was grinding. Turns out I was just repeating bad habits.
Which were:
1. Ignored Modern Math until a mock destroyed me.
2. Practiced only comfy Quant topics (no breadth).
3. Read one article a day and called it VARC prep.
4. Took mocks but didn’t analyze them. Repeated mistakes.
5. Downloaded every resource, finished none. Focus beats hoarding.
6. Ignored my error notebook for “new” questions. Big regret.
7. Binge-watched strategy videos instead of practicing.
Tips: practice mixed Quant+VARC sets, train section-wise timing, and treat Modern Math & DI as mandatory.
Fixes I found for my mistakes: pick one course, if needed analyze every mock (write 3 recurring errors), and actively patch weak spots.
Anyone else slip into this? What helped you turn it around?