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10 Nov 2016, 17:48
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Hi everyone,
I am planning to start my GMAT preparations now and thinking of taking the Exam in March, 2017. I can devote around 1.5 hours of study on weekdays due to work commitment, etc. I had a few queries :
1). Is 3.5 months enough for preparing for GMAT - can put in around 1.5 hours everyday? (I have been out of touch from studies for a few years now but am especially weak at Maths as my base in Maths is not that strong because I come from a non Maths background). But am willing to put in the necessary hard-work.
2). I am planning on following the following study materials - OG 2016, GMAT Verbal Review 2016, GMAT Quant Review 2016 and the 9 MGMAT Strategy Guides. Are these study materials enough or do you recommend any changes? I am willing to buy as many books as necessary to score well. Also, for taking the Exam in March, 2017 is MGMAT Strategy Guides 6th Edition fine or are they going to come up with the 7th Edition soon?
3). Can you also please provide me with a Study Plan keeping in mind the prep materials because I am kind of lost from where to start.
4). I have already purchased OG 2016, GMAT Quant Review 2016 and GMAT Verbal Review 2016 but the 2017 versions are already out. Do you recommend I upgrade to the 2017 versions of each or is 2016 fine?
My target score is 700+
Thanks a lot in advance for your time and help.
I am planning to start my GMAT preparations now and thinking of taking the Exam in March, 2017. I can devote around 1.5 hours of study on weekdays due to work commitment, etc. I had a few queries :
1). Is 3.5 months enough for preparing for GMAT - can put in around 1.5 hours everyday? (I have been out of touch from studies for a few years now but am especially weak at Maths as my base in Maths is not that strong because I come from a non Maths background). But am willing to put in the necessary hard-work.
2). I am planning on following the following study materials - OG 2016, GMAT Verbal Review 2016, GMAT Quant Review 2016 and the 9 MGMAT Strategy Guides. Are these study materials enough or do you recommend any changes? I am willing to buy as many books as necessary to score well. Also, for taking the Exam in March, 2017 is MGMAT Strategy Guides 6th Edition fine or are they going to come up with the 7th Edition soon?
3). Can you also please provide me with a Study Plan keeping in mind the prep materials because I am kind of lost from where to start.
4). I have already purchased OG 2016, GMAT Quant Review 2016 and GMAT Verbal Review 2016 but the 2017 versions are already out. Do you recommend I upgrade to the 2017 versions of each or is 2016 fine?
My target score is 700+
Thanks a lot in advance for your time and help.
11 Nov 2016, 13:16
Kudos
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Hi Sohom,
Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
Many Test Takers who use a 'book heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level, so you'll likely end up needing to invest in some non-book resources.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Business Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
Many Test Takers who use a 'book heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level, so you'll likely end up needing to invest in some non-book resources.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Business Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
13 Nov 2016, 03:48
Kudos
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Dear Sohom,
I will be happy to respond here. 3.5 months is a lot of time to prepare for the test, given that you are preparing using the right strategy and right resources. In general, one needs around 200 hours / 75 days to prepare for the test.
Best Strategy to prepare for the test.
Take a look at the webinar here. This session will equip you with the following:
· How to prepare for the exam.
· What’s the right strategy for you depending upon your Strengths and weaknesses.
· Make your study plan.
· What are the core skills that are needed to score 700 + in the GMAT.
· Implications of the recent announcements by GMAC on students from Asia as well as the USA.
Book heavy approach
I see that you are adopting a book heavy approach for your preparation. The issue with books focussed approach is that they can't force you to approach questions in a certain way and thereby are unable to build a strategy for you. Also, they are unable to give real time feedback on One’s performance.
Plan your preparation
I want you to invite you to try GMAT Planner - a tool that we created to develop your personalized GMAT Strategy.
Click the link below to try GMAT Planner:
https://gmatplanner.e-gmat.com/
What will you get with GMAT Planner?
GMAT Planner will help you decide your target Quant and Verbal scores. It will further tell you the ability scores that you need to improve to, in order to get to your target quant and verbal scores.
Hope this helps. You can also contact me directly for any further guidance.
I will be happy to respond here. 3.5 months is a lot of time to prepare for the test, given that you are preparing using the right strategy and right resources. In general, one needs around 200 hours / 75 days to prepare for the test.
Best Strategy to prepare for the test.
Take a look at the webinar here. This session will equip you with the following:
· How to prepare for the exam.
· What’s the right strategy for you depending upon your Strengths and weaknesses.
· Make your study plan.
· What are the core skills that are needed to score 700 + in the GMAT.
· Implications of the recent announcements by GMAC on students from Asia as well as the USA.
Book heavy approach
I see that you are adopting a book heavy approach for your preparation. The issue with books focussed approach is that they can't force you to approach questions in a certain way and thereby are unable to build a strategy for you. Also, they are unable to give real time feedback on One’s performance.
Plan your preparation
I want you to invite you to try GMAT Planner - a tool that we created to develop your personalized GMAT Strategy.
Click the link below to try GMAT Planner:
https://gmatplanner.e-gmat.com/
What will you get with GMAT Planner?
GMAT Planner will help you decide your target Quant and Verbal scores. It will further tell you the ability scores that you need to improve to, in order to get to your target quant and verbal scores.
Hope this helps. You can also contact me directly for any further guidance.
