First time test taker questions?

Question

I hope this is the correct area to post this, if not I do apologize. I will begin my studying on Monday June 14th, I'm tentatively giving myself 3 months to study (M-F 1.5hrs a night and Saturdays 3-4hrs). My questions are as follows
Target- 700+

1- Do you think this is a good starting point for time to study ?
2- Should I take a practice test before I start doing anything else (I read the 3 month study plan but didn't get a forsure answer)?
3- Kaplan Premier and GMAT offical guide 10th and 12th editions should be the first books I buy correct ?

Thank you very much for all the help, Have a great day!

DAYNE · Answer

1. Sure

2 Actually you want to do a diagnostic test after you study Quant and then Verbal, which is located in the Official Guide

3 Choose a plan: best-gmat-books-reviews-recommendations-for-your-prep-77703.html .

nevinem · Answer

thank you very much for your reply :-)

Study time begins monday !

nonameee · Answer

Hi nevinem,

1. Choose any time that is appropriate for you
2. Save GMAC tests for latter and before taking any test it'd be better if you spent some time studying.
3. I would personally start with Kaplan (or something similar) and leave OG for the final stage of your preparation

picsnaaz · Answer

I am new to GMAT Club and therefore, am posting this message to seek your advice. Last week, I gave two CAT practice tests:

1. Manhattan
Scored 650 (Q47/V32)

2. Veritas
Scored 550 (Q31/V33)

There is gap of 100 points on two tests. Not sure which test should I use for benchmarking my current level for real GMAT exam. Any experience with Veritas free test?

Does Manhattan use scoring algorithm that mimics real GMAT algorithm?

Kinda confused here because I screwed up quant on Veritas test and I consider quant to be my strong area

Any words of wisdom?

nevinem · Answer

Oh I guess I read wrong then, I thought I read OG10 had more questions and not much overlap with 12th

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