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28 Dec 2007, 12:45
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After over a year of on and off studying, with a complete halt a few months ago as I started a new job and got an apt, I am ready to make my final lap towards the finish line. I definitely put off scheduling the test for awhile because I didn't want to take it unless I was confident in my practice scores. However I think this is a bad strategy because it kept making it easier to put off studying. Now I have 2 and a half months , March 15th, to really dig in.
My last GMATPrep score was a 690 about a few months ago, and that was my highest practice score. I usually average 660-680 on practice tests before that GMATPrep score. I am shooting to break the 700 barrier which I find a difficult barrier to break. However I think 2 months of in depth studying should give me the 20 or so point bump I need.
I forget what my breakdown was but I always get high verbal scores, 41s 90%ile however I only get above average math, 42-44. I need to break that math barrier !! I am good at problem solving and always performed well in math and aced calculus so I feel I have the ability to at least score a 46-48 in math. I just need to figure out the correct mindset to approach problems. The way some people answer math questions on here is so elegant. I take a more brute force approach.
Anyway anyone have any advice on a study plan ?? I work full-time. (i.e Hours , How should I study? etc)
My last GMATPrep score was a 690 about a few months ago, and that was my highest practice score. I usually average 660-680 on practice tests before that GMATPrep score. I am shooting to break the 700 barrier which I find a difficult barrier to break. However I think 2 months of in depth studying should give me the 20 or so point bump I need.
I forget what my breakdown was but I always get high verbal scores, 41s 90%ile however I only get above average math, 42-44. I need to break that math barrier !! I am good at problem solving and always performed well in math and aced calculus so I feel I have the ability to at least score a 46-48 in math. I just need to figure out the correct mindset to approach problems. The way some people answer math questions on here is so elegant. I take a more brute force approach.
Anyway anyone have any advice on a study plan ?? I work full-time. (i.e Hours , How should I study? etc)
28 Dec 2007, 16:10
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good luck! I finally registered for my appointment as well. Pretty intimidating step!
study whenever you have time. maybe 1-2 hours after work (or some before work) and then longer sessions on the weekend. obviously exact numbers can't be given for all students, but I find it's better to err on the high side when it comes to hours of studying. putting in a couple months of solid prep time to earn a high score that's good for 5 years? good trade off in the long run
study whenever you have time. maybe 1-2 hours after work (or some before work) and then longer sessions on the weekend. obviously exact numbers can't be given for all students, but I find it's better to err on the high side when it comes to hours of studying. putting in a couple months of solid prep time to earn a high score that's good for 5 years? good trade off in the long run
29 Dec 2007, 06:07
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I think 2-3 months is the right amount of time to schedule in advance.
If you have a full time job and no family responsibilities like me, I would recommend making a clear plan to study after work every day that you have free. That means no sports nights, no happy hours 3x a week, I even cut back my exercise schedule drastically, although some people don't recommend this last one. I was somewhat less social for a couple of months as well, I skipped out on a lot of "lets go clubing" nights, and only went to some important events like birthdays, etc. So at least 1 hour a day, 2 is better, 3 is probably too long for weeknights. I would also plan to spend about 4 hours per day each weekend (or at least one of those weekend days).
To avoid burning out, I would take breaks to go get something to eat and take my time eating, or skip a single day maybe once a week or so. I also limited myself to 1 practice exam per day (never 2 in one day).
If you have a full time job and no family responsibilities like me, I would recommend making a clear plan to study after work every day that you have free. That means no sports nights, no happy hours 3x a week, I even cut back my exercise schedule drastically, although some people don't recommend this last one. I was somewhat less social for a couple of months as well, I skipped out on a lot of "lets go clubing" nights, and only went to some important events like birthdays, etc. So at least 1 hour a day, 2 is better, 3 is probably too long for weeknights. I would also plan to spend about 4 hours per day each weekend (or at least one of those weekend days).
To avoid burning out, I would take breaks to go get something to eat and take my time eating, or skip a single day maybe once a week or so. I also limited myself to 1 practice exam per day (never 2 in one day).
