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13 Apr 2016, 10:19
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I took the GMAT ~ 1 month ago and scored a 610 (V36, Q37, IR 8) and would like to take the exam again. When I prepared for this exam I used the Manhattan GMAT (Fifth Ed.) and online CAT exams.
To elaborate, I went through the Manhattan Verbal and Quant books ~1.5 years ago and then family and work interfered with me taking the test. When I had some free time (5 weeks), I scheduled the GMAT exam and began taking practice CAT exams. I took 6 in all and have organized the data (i.e. by question type, level of difficult, incorrect vs. correct, time spent, etc.). I plan on reviewing these questions in more detail. All that being said, I feel as if I should have spent more time reviewing the material in the books (i.e. going through the various sections and watching videos) as opposed to taking practice exams.
My goal is for a score between 680 and 720.
I plan on registering for the test in 2.5 months. How should I go about studying and what materials should I purchase? I was thinking about buying the Economist or Magoosh b/c of the score guarantee.
To elaborate, I went through the Manhattan Verbal and Quant books ~1.5 years ago and then family and work interfered with me taking the test. When I had some free time (5 weeks), I scheduled the GMAT exam and began taking practice CAT exams. I took 6 in all and have organized the data (i.e. by question type, level of difficult, incorrect vs. correct, time spent, etc.). I plan on reviewing these questions in more detail. All that being said, I feel as if I should have spent more time reviewing the material in the books (i.e. going through the various sections and watching videos) as opposed to taking practice exams.
My goal is for a score between 680 and 720.
I plan on registering for the test in 2.5 months. How should I go about studying and what materials should I purchase? I was thinking about buying the Economist or Magoosh b/c of the score guarantee.
13 Apr 2016, 18:26
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Hi commodityBull,
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their peak scores, so it's likely that you have not put in enough time and effort yet. Also, many Test Takers who use a 'book-heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular scoring level. While it's not clear whether that's happened to you or not, you would likely benefit from investing in some new non-book resources. I'd like to know a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their peak scores, so it's likely that you have not put in enough time and effort yet. Also, many Test Takers who use a 'book-heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular scoring level. While it's not clear whether that's happened to you or not, you would likely benefit from investing in some new non-book resources. I'd like to know a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
14 Apr 2016, 06:28
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commodityBull
"I feel as if I should have spent more time reviewing the material in the books (i.e. going through the various sections and watching videos) as opposed to taking practice exams."
You have the right idea here. Reviewing concepts from books and practicing questions adds to your understanding of the topic. Taking practice tests is the testing phase only. You cannot spent too much time in the testing phase. Once you test and find weaknesses, you need to go back to learning mode. After all, that is what will add to your score. Not that practice tests are not useful - certainly they help you identify weaknesses, gauge your level, figure out how much more you need to study, help you with your time management etc but the thing that actually bumps up your score is studying.
Of course you can pick the course you want but selecting a course because of its money back guarantee is something like setting yourself up for failure. It's like thinking - what do I have to lose; I will get my money back if I don't get a score bump. What you will lose is a whole lot of time and effort and an opportunity if you don't give it your all. Starting with a "what if I fail" scenario is not going to lead to success. If you spend time on all concepts, do all the questions, take all the tests etc as required by many of these money back guarantees, you are anyway likely to increase your score with any course. The point is that you need to select a course based on its quality, your comfort with the format, its coverage of your weaknesses etc. Every test prep company provides you free material to try. You should try it to figure out which one you like the most.
We at Veritas have a guarantee too - you can retake one Veritas Prep course free of charge within one year of course start date. We want to ensure that you improve and hence the incentive to put in effort again if circumstances did not permit you to study the first time around.
We also have a money back guarantee: If you have a previous official GMAT score and take any live 36-hour course (Veritas Prep Full Course, Full Course Live Online, or 1-Week Accelerated Course), and your score does not improve, we will refund your entire tuition or you can repeat the course free of charge.
But don't take your call based on whether there is a money back guarantee or not. It doesn't add value to the course. It is given only for people's comfort as they have come to expect this. Take your call based on what will most help you to improve.
