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Re: Confused..So many online courses. Which one is the best.. [#permalink]
I took the GMAT last week and scored 540.

Below are my answers:

1) What is your goal score? - 720+
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT? May 2016
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School? Aug 2016

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Re: Confused..So many online courses. Which one is the best.. [#permalink]
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Hi Sumit,

With a Q41/V23, you'll have to make some big improvements to BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections of the GMAT to hit your goal score. With a May Test Date, you've given yourself plenty of time to continue studying though, which is good. Since you've put in some study time already, I'd like to know more about the work that you've done so far:

1) How long have you been studying?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How did you score on each of your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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Re: Confused..So many online courses. Which one is the best.. [#permalink]
EMPOWERgmatRichC wrote:
Hi Sumit,

With a Q41/V23, you'll have to make some big improvements to BOTH the Quant and Verbal sections of the GMAT to hit your goal score. With a May Test Date, you've given yourself plenty of time to continue studying though, which is good. Since you've put in some study time already, I'd like to know more about the work that you've done so far:

1) How long have you been studying?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How did you score on each of your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich


Hi,

I have been studying for 2 months and I used below materials -
Quant - OG2016
RC - OG2016
CR - PowerGMAT
SC - MGMAT SC
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Re: Confused..So many online courses. Which one is the best.. [#permalink]
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Hi Sumit,

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. Unfortunately, many Test Takers who use a 'book-heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level - and that might be what's happened to you. With your score goal, you likely would benefit from investing in a GMAT Course of some type (either Guided Self-Study or instructor-led). Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it. We have a variety of those resources at out website (www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them then choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

If you have any additional question, then just let me know.

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Re: Confused..So many online courses. Which one is the best.. [#permalink]
Hello,

I am losing interest in GMAT preparation. Please help me on how can I gain my momentum again.

Thanks
Sumit
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Re: Confused..So many online courses. Which one is the best.. [#permalink]
Thanks for the online tutorial links! Helps me too.
I've also noticed i've lost motivation sometimes, but what helps me, is that i occasionally prep with my friends and kinda make it a competition. I'm a competitive mind, so this makes preparation process a bit funnier and not all so dull. Try to add a bit of variation, so it's not so much of a routine!
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Re: Confused..So many online courses. Which one is the best.. [#permalink]
Hi Sumit,

Have you taken any GMAT mock tests after Feb? Well, here is the deal with GMAT, just studying is not going to help you get to the 700s. Also, After the first attempt at the GMAT, you might have a fairly rough idea about your strength and weakness on the GMAT.

I suggest that you first take a GMAT mock test and see where you stand right now! Your scores will give you better direction on planning the GMAT journey ahead.

Here are a list of basic GMAT strategy videos that you can refer to:

1) How to Manage Time on the GMAT
2) What are the best materials to use for GMAT prep
3) How analysis is a key to a great GMAT Score.

You can view the videos here: https://gmatonline.crackverbal.com/

Also, make sure that you analyse all your practice questions. Maintain a detailed error log that helps you avoid committing the same mistakes again. Don't worry much about the quantity of questions that you solve - look at the quality. If you are able to eliminate answer choices for the right reasons, then you have already won the battle half way.

But firstly - take the GMAT prep mock test! Very important to do smart study on the GMAT :)

Hope this helps! All the best
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