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11 Mar 2014, 07:43
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I have been lurking gmatclub for a little while now. Since I am writing my GMAT over the summer, I thought to make an account.
As elementary as this may sound, what is the recommendation on writing a gmat test cold, either through Kaplan or gmat prep?
Do people really do mock gmat tests completely cold, or "luke warm". I just feel going in (mock test) completely cold will discourage me versus prepping for a week and brushing up on concepts (perm and combo).
What's everyones take? Sorry in advance for the "beginner" post.
As elementary as this may sound, what is the recommendation on writing a gmat test cold, either through Kaplan or gmat prep?
Do people really do mock gmat tests completely cold, or "luke warm". I just feel going in (mock test) completely cold will discourage me versus prepping for a week and brushing up on concepts (perm and combo).
What's everyones take? Sorry in advance for the "beginner" post.
11 Mar 2014, 13:30
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Hi Rapx, from my experience, you shouldn't try doing a full test cold. But you shouldn't also do a lot of prepping without understanding what you are up against. So what I would recommend is to take a very small practice test in the beginning, something that gives you enough context into what to prep for but not too long or difficult to exhaust you.
13 Mar 2014, 09:11
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Hi,
We don't recommend "taking it cold" either, but it may be useful for you to get your baseline score, so you can tell how much you've improved. By the time you take your sim exams, you should know the material. Ideally, sim exams should be taken after having reaching at least the halfway mark in your GMAT prep schedule. Certainly be sure to take the first one no later than about two weeks before the real test.
Once you begin adding sim exams to your studying regime, you should plan to take one every two to three days. Plan to take five sim exams to thoroughly prepare yourself. These tests should be taken in real time and in test-like conditions. Try not to take too many sim exams—you may burn out.
And remember, no sim tests the day before your actual exam! The day before your exam, do some light studying and try to relax.
Regards,
Elizabeth
We don't recommend "taking it cold" either, but it may be useful for you to get your baseline score, so you can tell how much you've improved. By the time you take your sim exams, you should know the material. Ideally, sim exams should be taken after having reaching at least the halfway mark in your GMAT prep schedule. Certainly be sure to take the first one no later than about two weeks before the real test.
Once you begin adding sim exams to your studying regime, you should plan to take one every two to three days. Plan to take five sim exams to thoroughly prepare yourself. These tests should be taken in real time and in test-like conditions. Try not to take too many sim exams—you may burn out.
And remember, no sim tests the day before your actual exam! The day before your exam, do some light studying and try to relax.
Regards,
Elizabeth
