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27 Oct 2010, 13:02
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Hey guys,
First i'd like to say how amazing this place is. It is by far the richest source of information for GMAT... And i thank you for that.
I do have few questions for you.
Two years ago, i took GMAT with no preparation, since i only needed to take it in order to get in the grad school i was going to. Now, i am planing to apply for several doctoral programs and GMAT score needed is much larger. The first time i took it, my score was 560. I started studying some 10 days ago. I use Official guide 12th edition, Princetown's Cracking the GMAT 2011, MCGraw Hill GMAT 2011 and some other math oriented materials. I took the GMAT PREP test yesterday and scored 640 (24 out of 37 on math and and 32 out of 41 on Verbal). Although English is not my first language, i tend to do pretty good on the Verbal section. I spent last 6 years of my life in the US and my English has improved significantly, causing my understanding of Verbal part to go up. This is why i assume most of my focus should be on the math section. I need to score between 600 and 700, preferably over 650. I also understand that i need to put greater amount of time in solving the first 5-10 questions from each section in order to be put in a higher bracket by the computer. I am planing to take the test on December 23rd which leaves me with some 7 and a half weeks of study time. Any suggestions as to how much i should study, what ratio of reading vs. practicing tests should be?
Thank you so much for all your help,
Milos
First i'd like to say how amazing this place is. It is by far the richest source of information for GMAT... And i thank you for that.
I do have few questions for you.
Two years ago, i took GMAT with no preparation, since i only needed to take it in order to get in the grad school i was going to. Now, i am planing to apply for several doctoral programs and GMAT score needed is much larger. The first time i took it, my score was 560. I started studying some 10 days ago. I use Official guide 12th edition, Princetown's Cracking the GMAT 2011, MCGraw Hill GMAT 2011 and some other math oriented materials. I took the GMAT PREP test yesterday and scored 640 (24 out of 37 on math and and 32 out of 41 on Verbal). Although English is not my first language, i tend to do pretty good on the Verbal section. I spent last 6 years of my life in the US and my English has improved significantly, causing my understanding of Verbal part to go up. This is why i assume most of my focus should be on the math section. I need to score between 600 and 700, preferably over 650. I also understand that i need to put greater amount of time in solving the first 5-10 questions from each section in order to be put in a higher bracket by the computer. I am planing to take the test on December 23rd which leaves me with some 7 and a half weeks of study time. Any suggestions as to how much i should study, what ratio of reading vs. practicing tests should be?
Thank you so much for all your help,
Milos
27 Oct 2010, 13:38
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Welcome to the GMAT Club Mister Eko!
I see a few areas to potentially improve:
1. Study materials - make sure you don't waste your time with second rate books. See this link: top-gmat-prep-books-guides-reviews-comments-77703.html and I will make it easy for you - get either the MGMAT Guides or the Veritas Guides
2. Study plan - you have a tight timeline. See this for starters: gmat-study-plan-for-gmat-novices-start-your-gmat-journey-80727.html
About the first 5-10 questions. It is a mixed bag - don't focus on this too much but if you can put a bit of an oomph somewhere, put it there.
I would recommend that you download gmat prep and take a practice test.
Let me know if anything else.
I see a few areas to potentially improve:
1. Study materials - make sure you don't waste your time with second rate books. See this link: top-gmat-prep-books-guides-reviews-comments-77703.html and I will make it easy for you - get either the MGMAT Guides or the Veritas Guides
2. Study plan - you have a tight timeline. See this for starters: gmat-study-plan-for-gmat-novices-start-your-gmat-journey-80727.html
About the first 5-10 questions. It is a mixed bag - don't focus on this too much but if you can put a bit of an oomph somewhere, put it there.
I would recommend that you download gmat prep and take a practice test.
Let me know if anything else.
27 Oct 2010, 13:41
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BB, thank you very much!
I did take the GMAT Prep test and scored 640. I will be sure to get rid of these books and hit MGMAT... Appreciate the advice!
I did take the GMAT Prep test and scored 640. I will be sure to get rid of these books and hit MGMAT... Appreciate the advice!
