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26 Jul 2023, 03:56
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Hello,
I would love some advice on study planning and prep course selection.
I am targeting application submissions for two European MBA programs on October 12. I have done very little studying for the GMAT but am currently on sabbatical and will be able to dedicate most of my time to studying for the GMAT next to working on applications. I have 2 months.
GMAT Official Practice test 1: Overall 590, V42, Q29, IR3
The average GMAT range for the programs I am looking at is 690-700. Delta is 100-110 points with the biggest AOI being Quant.
I know I want to buy a prep course, but am unsure as to which option makes the most sense for me (I am pretty good with getting through self-paced course material, but also know that being able to ask an instructor/coach questions will really help me work through my weak areas). Considering TTP ($499), Kaplan GMAT complete ($1599) and eGMAT ($299). I am going to be traveling/mobile for the first few weeks of study but would plan to block off live instruction time in my calendar.
Questions:
1. What are your recommendations for which prep programs may be the best for me given my situation?
2. When is the earliest I should take an official test?
3. What type of structure would you recommend to study? I am thinking of focusing on quant first and returning to Verbal 4 weeks before the test.
Any tips and recommendations would be appreciated.
Best,
fisheadLATE
I would love some advice on study planning and prep course selection.
I am targeting application submissions for two European MBA programs on October 12. I have done very little studying for the GMAT but am currently on sabbatical and will be able to dedicate most of my time to studying for the GMAT next to working on applications. I have 2 months.
GMAT Official Practice test 1: Overall 590, V42, Q29, IR3
The average GMAT range for the programs I am looking at is 690-700. Delta is 100-110 points with the biggest AOI being Quant.
I know I want to buy a prep course, but am unsure as to which option makes the most sense for me (I am pretty good with getting through self-paced course material, but also know that being able to ask an instructor/coach questions will really help me work through my weak areas). Considering TTP ($499), Kaplan GMAT complete ($1599) and eGMAT ($299). I am going to be traveling/mobile for the first few weeks of study but would plan to block off live instruction time in my calendar.
Questions:
1. What are your recommendations for which prep programs may be the best for me given my situation?
2. When is the earliest I should take an official test?
3. What type of structure would you recommend to study? I am thinking of focusing on quant first and returning to Verbal 4 weeks before the test.
Any tips and recommendations would be appreciated.
Best,
fisheadLATE
26 Jul 2023, 04:13
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Hi fisheadLATE.
Regarding having someone available to answer answer questions you may have as you prepare, TTP and other online courses often offer live support that, while not the same as a classroom instructor, can help you understand concepts or practice questions.
That said, the TTP material and explanations are rather clear and comprehensive. So, if you go with TTP, you may find that you learn fine on your own.
Regarding when you should take your first GMAT, you might be ready to achieve your goal in the first week of September if you have a lot of time per day to prepare and you prepare efficiently, but it probably makes sense to wait to book a slot for at least a few weeks to see how things go with your prep.
Regarding how to schedule your prep, I think you could wait on Verbal a little as you suggested, but don't wait too long. GMAT Verbal has a way of surprising people. So, don't be complacent about Verbal. You should prepare some for it to make sure you don't have a surprise to the downside on test day.
For some tips on how to master Quant, see this post. GMAT Quant Preparation: Top 10 Tips
Regarding having someone available to answer answer questions you may have as you prepare, TTP and other online courses often offer live support that, while not the same as a classroom instructor, can help you understand concepts or practice questions.
That said, the TTP material and explanations are rather clear and comprehensive. So, if you go with TTP, you may find that you learn fine on your own.
Regarding when you should take your first GMAT, you might be ready to achieve your goal in the first week of September if you have a lot of time per day to prepare and you prepare efficiently, but it probably makes sense to wait to book a slot for at least a few weeks to see how things go with your prep.
Regarding how to schedule your prep, I think you could wait on Verbal a little as you suggested, but don't wait too long. GMAT Verbal has a way of surprising people. So, don't be complacent about Verbal. You should prepare some for it to make sure you don't have a surprise to the downside on test day.
For some tips on how to master Quant, see this post. GMAT Quant Preparation: Top 10 Tips
26 Jul 2023, 05:17
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Hey Marty, thank you for the reply. I have a follow-up question:
As of right now, I am planning on spending up to 5-6 hours per day 5 days/week on test prep, with 2 hours reserved for application work/tweaking. I can probably fit in more, but want to be sure I have overflow time for complex topics.
Does 6 hours qualify as "a lot of time per day" or would I be on the safer side to plan for 8-10 hours of studying for GMAT alone per day.
Best,
FisheadLATE
[quote="MartyTargetTestPrep"]Hi fisheadLATE.
Regarding having someone available to answer answer questions you may have as you prepare, TTP and other online courses often offer live support that, while not the same as a classroom instructor, can help you understand concepts or practice questions.
That said, the TTP material and explanations are rather clear and comprehensive. So, if you go with TTP, you may find that you learn fine on your own.
Regarding when you should take your first GMAT, you might be ready to achieve your goal in the first week of September if you have a lot of time per day to prepare and you prepare efficiently, but it probably makes sense to wait to book a slot for at least a few weeks to see how things go with your prep.
Regarding how to schedule your prep, I think you could wait on Verbal a little as you suggested, but don't wait too long. GMAT Verbal has a way of surprising people. So, don't be complacent about Verbal. You should prepare some for it to make sure you don't have a surprise to the downside on test day.
For some tips on how to master Quant, see this post.
As of right now, I am planning on spending up to 5-6 hours per day 5 days/week on test prep, with 2 hours reserved for application work/tweaking. I can probably fit in more, but want to be sure I have overflow time for complex topics.
Does 6 hours qualify as "a lot of time per day" or would I be on the safer side to plan for 8-10 hours of studying for GMAT alone per day.
Best,
FisheadLATE
[quote="MartyTargetTestPrep"]Hi fisheadLATE.
Regarding having someone available to answer answer questions you may have as you prepare, TTP and other online courses often offer live support that, while not the same as a classroom instructor, can help you understand concepts or practice questions.
That said, the TTP material and explanations are rather clear and comprehensive. So, if you go with TTP, you may find that you learn fine on your own.
Regarding when you should take your first GMAT, you might be ready to achieve your goal in the first week of September if you have a lot of time per day to prepare and you prepare efficiently, but it probably makes sense to wait to book a slot for at least a few weeks to see how things go with your prep.
Regarding how to schedule your prep, I think you could wait on Verbal a little as you suggested, but don't wait too long. GMAT Verbal has a way of surprising people. So, don't be complacent about Verbal. You should prepare some for it to make sure you don't have a surprise to the downside on test day.
For some tips on how to master Quant, see this post.
