Hi guys

I wanted some advice on how I should study in my last 2 weeks before the test. Quick background, I've taken the test twice in Jan 2010 & Feb 2010, VERY bad idea. 640 both times (M44/V36 & then M42/V38).

From what I've understood, statistically, chances of me doing better are low. But I know I didn't prepare well the first two times and rushed into the test. I've done a far more systematic approach this time, picking up Manhattan guides for quant & SC topics (my real weaknesses). My scores over the last 3 months on practice tests are as following:
GMAC 1: 710 (inflated because of OG12 repeats), Veritas (free): 690, MGMAT1: 700, MGMAT2: 700, Princeton (free): 700.

Now here's my dilemma. I'm taking leave from July 14th to August 3rd, and my test is on August 3rd 2011.

My weaknesses remain:
Quant (average practice test scores 45 - 47), target: 48-49
1) Probability/combinatorics
2) Functions
3) Number properties DS questions (will review Manhattan guide properly)
4) Tougher rate questions
5) Overall timing (have been trying to improve calculation speed as much as possible by working on timers)

Verbal (average practice test scores 40 - 41), target 42-43
1) SC: This is improving, I'm just completing the SC Manhattan guide

bb, any management, or anybody who has advice for how I should really buckle down to raise my scores in these final two weeks - your advice would be invaluable.
Aximili
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Right, I tend to overlook my strengths so that sounds like good advice. I think I'm going to do a 60/40 split in favour of verbal. Thing is, I've already done most of the reading material so now its mainly revision. My CR rate is nearly flawless on practice tests, RC I was killing last year but I've completely neglected it this year so yes.

I'm going to be studying between 5-9 hours daily during the leave so I should have time for more. Still have 4 MGMATs and GMAC 2 to write too though. Not sure if I should write all of the Manhattan's. Maybe write two, then write the GMAC, and then rewrite the GMACs to exhaust the question bank?

Thanks for that link, let me get back from work and take a look at it. Appreciate your advice piyatiwari.
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This is a very critical phase.

What you should do is:

Keep retaking GMATPrep again and again, at the same time as your test.
Dont strain yourself too much.
Use the GMATPrep Docs on this forum. VERY IMPORTANT! You will get about 200 SCs and 150 RCs. Solve them and look up their explanations on MGMAT Forums - read expert replies!
For this part stay away from any non standard material whatsoever!
and
Try to relax the day before the test so you come back with full enthusiasm!

All the best!
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I think in the last week you should stick to official material only.
Retake GMATPreps
Use the GMATPrep Document and read the explanation to every single question on MGMAT Forums. That itself will take a hell lot of time - provided you do it correctly.
Finish off all the official material you have left
and don't stress too much, don't burn yourself out at the last moment.
To get the best returns from gmatclub tests I think you would need to solve atleast 10 of them, which you don't have time for.
So instead of cramming new stuff at the last moment. Try to assimilate what you already know.
If necessary solve the last 50 questions of every official text book you have.

And revise!!
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GMATclub forums have documents compiling the various SC, CR and RC questions which have appeared in GMATPrep tests! Hundreds of questions.

Once you have exhausted the official guides, it is always suggested to work through these files. Search for them on the forum and you will know what I mean.

Just be sure to look up the explanation to each and every question on the MGMAT Forum!
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From participating around gmatclub, I've seen many people taking CATs after CATs 2 weeks prior to their test. I also have seen other people practice the last 50 questions or so in OG Review. So do a combination of both and you will be better than ever!
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Akhilesh - regarding your comment about the GMAT prep documents. I could only find SC and CR documents from Sterny: 750-q49-v44-68657.html?view-post=507299#p507299 and from Whiplash: gmat-prep-critical-reasoning-collection-106783.html. I could not find any RC GMAT Prep documents - can you please share if you have the link. Thanks!
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Thanks, Akhilesh!
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