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08 Jun 2016, 16:31
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Hi all,
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Today is June 8, and I just signed up to take the GMAT on July 13 (~5 weeks). I took a practice test a few weeks ago and scored a 640 (41Q/36V) - other than that, I have basically no preparation. However, I have the next month off of work, so will be able to study full time, more or less. I am shooting for 750+.
My question is that I created a study plan in which I spend the first 2 and a half weeks learning content, and the second two weeks until the exam doing as many practice problems and practice tests as possible. In the content-learning phase, I have basically just used the same syllabus as a Manhattan GMAT course, but am going to do their homework over 2 day periods instead of weekly periods. Consequently, on most days, I am spending 3/4 of the day on quant, and 1/4 on Verbal.
Have people with short preparation periods had success with focusing exclusively on quant, then exclusively on verbal? Or have people been able to fairly easily mix the two?
Does anybody have good resources, tips, or recommendations about how to most effectively reach such an increase in around a month's time, or is it simply too unrealistic? (I figure I can study on average 7-8 hours per day, getting me to that threshold of around 200 hours of studying). Thanks so much for all your help and insights, really appreciate it!
Best,
RP
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Today is June 8, and I just signed up to take the GMAT on July 13 (~5 weeks). I took a practice test a few weeks ago and scored a 640 (41Q/36V) - other than that, I have basically no preparation. However, I have the next month off of work, so will be able to study full time, more or less. I am shooting for 750+.
My question is that I created a study plan in which I spend the first 2 and a half weeks learning content, and the second two weeks until the exam doing as many practice problems and practice tests as possible. In the content-learning phase, I have basically just used the same syllabus as a Manhattan GMAT course, but am going to do their homework over 2 day periods instead of weekly periods. Consequently, on most days, I am spending 3/4 of the day on quant, and 1/4 on Verbal.
Have people with short preparation periods had success with focusing exclusively on quant, then exclusively on verbal? Or have people been able to fairly easily mix the two?
Does anybody have good resources, tips, or recommendations about how to most effectively reach such an increase in around a month's time, or is it simply too unrealistic? (I figure I can study on average 7-8 hours per day, getting me to that threshold of around 200 hours of studying). Thanks so much for all your help and insights, really appreciate it!
Best,
RP
08 Jun 2016, 17:44
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Hi RPrasad90,
To start, raising your score 110+ points in just 5 weeks will be challenging. While it's not impossible, you're interested in a 750+ score, which is about the 99th percentile (meaning that 99% of Test Takers can't score at that level). If THAT score is the goal, then you will likely need MORE time than you've allotted for your studies.
It would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) When you took this CAT, did you take the ENTIRE CAT (with the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Why are you limiting your studies to just 5 weeks?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
To start, raising your score 110+ points in just 5 weeks will be challenging. While it's not impossible, you're interested in a 750+ score, which is about the 99th percentile (meaning that 99% of Test Takers can't score at that level). If THAT score is the goal, then you will likely need MORE time than you've allotted for your studies.
It would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) When you took this CAT, did you take the ENTIRE CAT (with the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Why are you limiting your studies to just 5 weeks?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
08 Jun 2016, 18:37
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Big Rich,
What's happening man, thanks for the prompt feedback.
To answer your questions with as much candor as possible:
1) I took the GMATPrep CAT (from the MBA website), and while I DID do the IR section, I opted to skip the essay.
2) I have just left my current consulting firm and am joining another firm in mid-July. I'm taking the test on the 13th and will be starting work on the 18th, and will need the days in between to move to a new city. My understanding is that consultants at the firm I'm joining typically work very long hours, making it hard to study for the GMATs at the same time. Additionally, I'm hoping to really be crush this new gig, and would rather not have to worry about GMATs hanging over my head as well.
3) I am not exactly sure when I will be applying, but it will likely be in 1 or 2 years so that I can attend in the fall 2 or 3 years from now.
4) I am planning to apply to HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, and Columbia (and potentially Yale SOM, Tuck, or Fuqua). I received my undergrad degree from a decently-named school with a [relatively] subpar GPA (3.1). I'm coming as a consultant from a large, 2nd tier firm, and moving to a boutique consulting shop. I believe I'll need the 750+ to offset the GPA, and will be relying on my extra-curriculars to make me stand out despite being an overly represented demographic (male/Indian descent/consultant) who's not coming from one of the top firms (McKinsey/Bain/BCG).
Any advice/recommendations appreciated, especially in regard to how to schedule my studying given my expedited timeline. Thanks Rich!
What's happening man, thanks for the prompt feedback.
To answer your questions with as much candor as possible:
1) I took the GMATPrep CAT (from the MBA website), and while I DID do the IR section, I opted to skip the essay.
2) I have just left my current consulting firm and am joining another firm in mid-July. I'm taking the test on the 13th and will be starting work on the 18th, and will need the days in between to move to a new city. My understanding is that consultants at the firm I'm joining typically work very long hours, making it hard to study for the GMATs at the same time. Additionally, I'm hoping to really be crush this new gig, and would rather not have to worry about GMATs hanging over my head as well.
3) I am not exactly sure when I will be applying, but it will likely be in 1 or 2 years so that I can attend in the fall 2 or 3 years from now.
4) I am planning to apply to HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, and Columbia (and potentially Yale SOM, Tuck, or Fuqua). I received my undergrad degree from a decently-named school with a [relatively] subpar GPA (3.1). I'm coming as a consultant from a large, 2nd tier firm, and moving to a boutique consulting shop. I believe I'll need the 750+ to offset the GPA, and will be relying on my extra-curriculars to make me stand out despite being an overly represented demographic (male/Indian descent/consultant) who's not coming from one of the top firms (McKinsey/Bain/BCG).
Any advice/recommendations appreciated, especially in regard to how to schedule my studying given my expedited timeline. Thanks Rich!
