Now that we are sort of changing generations of test takers, I thought that it would be good to develop a solid study plan together - all suggestions are welcome. I will start and you can pitch in. Don't be shy 1. How Much Time for GMAT? In my experience not less than 3 moths, but not more than 6. This was true for me: If I spent less than 3 months - i would not have covered all I needed to in both math and verbal. I went over the Kaplan's general book with CD and two workbooks. I spent about 1.5 months working with the workbooks - closer to the end of my prep. I felt that just one Kaplan's book was not enough. I did not have much respect for the PR book I bought, so I just used the tests. The reason I did not want to make it more than 6 months was that by the end, I would not remember what I learnt in the beginning. I started studying on Nov 1 and finished Feb 5th. However, I felt I was ready around Jan 20 or 25, but could not get a test scheduled earlier. Also if you study for more than just a few months, there is a tendency to get relaxed and get off track, skip, etc. - takes much more persistence and focus. 2. How Much Time per Week? I spent probably 20 hours a week; I studied in the mornings before work (i started my workday at 10 or noon two days a week) and on the weekends. 3. Where to start? Assuming, you have done your school research and figured out what score you need, you can proceed to material agregation stage - download some tests all-gmat-cat-practice-tests-links-prices-reviews-77460.html 4. What books are recommended? I usually recommend only Kaplan but a few people said Arco's Verbal was quite good. I am unsure as of now. You can see my personal book recommendations above in the previous paragraph. If I were to take the GMAT from a scratch again, and I am glad I don't have to do that, I would get 3 Kaplan's books - one with CD and two workbooks. I would also get OG and got some practice on combinations and probability - thank goodness we have plenty of problems in the Math discussions: https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=7 The reason is that Kaplan is harder than the real GMAT, as a rule, but Kaplan has no probability/permutaiton problems or explanations esp. in the workbooks, so you need to seek that somewhere else. 5. What books/tests should I start with? Start with the Kaplan's book with CD - you will get the basics and the strategy down. Move ahead with the workbooks and you will get advanced practice you need to settle the strategies you learnt from the first book Take a few Kaplan's Full Tests - and go carefully through the errors, writing or printing out your mistakes Study what you are lacking Take PowerPrep Work on the OG - it will probably seem easy after Kaplan, so it is doubtful whether you should get it or not. I did not have it. -=-=-=-=- I will add More in a few days.

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i have a problem that i'm not sure anyone else has but i thought i'd ask -- even though i know that the first option in SC is the same as the original sentence and there's no need to reread it, i always do. my eyes see option A and automatically start reading it! i can't stop myself! it's a huge waste of time, but I can't help myself -- so please help me!!!

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How about skipping the question stem for the SC questions then?

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study plan is absolutely gr8888

i am going to stick to it religiously....thanx a ton

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hello dears

i am new to this forum , but i really enjoy it .
i want to register to the gmat ,i am a pharmacist so i don't know how long should i prepare for the test ,and i am nearly free.the score that i need is between 550-760 and the more specifically 640, if you can advice me i 'll be really thankful

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Where can I get the Deltacourse for maths?

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Can someone share the link to deltacourse site?

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hey guys

after miserable scores 560 and 630, i'm again back on my feet and have freezed my GMAT appointment on 27th Sep. It's going to be more than one and half years since i got my 630. i'll be actively participating in many discussions, and learn.

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yea... after 3 years for me... i'm getting down to gmat again...
my last score in 2005 was Q47 V35. Really need to work on verbal....

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i still have two months to go. and it's time for me to collect all relevant study materials and tests before i cement my bums on chair. i came to know that manhattan tests and second best to gmatprep. anyone in india willing to trade them with me??? plz write to me.

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I have problems with noise. When i took the GMAT two person started to type their essays when i was in the second part of verbal section. I think that i missed a lot because of this problem? Is a good idea to practice with the tv, or at work?

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For dancinggeometry:

MGMAT Tests are really good. I think that they are more difficult than real GMAT question. For example, CR questions, which are not so similar with that of real GMAT, are useful because will ask more concentration than in the real exam. SC book from MGMAT is the best. You could also try Kaplan 800. Good luck

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Hi,

Could you please give some details on Delta course ?

The link etc...

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Thank you so much for the study plan. Although i would like to ask a question as the plan post so from 2003.
Is the Kaplan still better that the OG for someone who wants to take the test for the first time?

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Hi, I've stuggled looking for a good study planner so I created an app that helps you do just that. I will work out what you need to study based on your exam dates, topic weight and when you can study. Then it allows you to track your progress. Maybe it can help you, have a look, it's called istudyplan.

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Is 20 days enough to take and master mocks given that almost all the prep courses have been completed???

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Hows kaplan verbal workbook for practice??? are the qns at par with actual GMAT??
Is the manhattan test book simulator including the scratch pad and the pen an absolute must or are the stuffs provided at the exam center suitable enough to be comfortable???

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