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29 Aug 2020, 19:23
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Hello everyone,
I am currently working and plan to go for an MBA almost after 4 years. Is it too early to start preparing for GMAT. I don't want to overkill my preparations or exhaust myself. And if not, then what should I do in this period to enhance my skills and gear up myself for the MBA??
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I am currently working and plan to go for an MBA almost after 4 years. Is it too early to start preparing for GMAT. I don't want to overkill my preparations or exhaust myself. And if not, then what should I do in this period to enhance my skills and gear up myself for the MBA??
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30 Aug 2020, 01:33
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Hey neelgmat,
It's never late to begin your voyage in the sea of GMAT. Since, the score is valid for 5 years and considering your plan to apply in say 2024. I would encourage you to give your GMAT first and then focus on building your profile. It takes away a lot of mental pressure that the current applicants are going through. Most of them have looming deadlines but not a great score at hand. If you have the time and the motivation to study for 3-4 hrs everyday (more on the weekends) i would give it a go. Also i am assuming that there is nothing much you can do due to the pandemic. So it's better you tackle the GMAT
Hope it answers your queries and i guess the experts will have more to add on
Kudos if it helps!
It's never late to begin your voyage in the sea of GMAT. Since, the score is valid for 5 years and considering your plan to apply in say 2024. I would encourage you to give your GMAT first and then focus on building your profile. It takes away a lot of mental pressure that the current applicants are going through. Most of them have looming deadlines but not a great score at hand. If you have the time and the motivation to study for 3-4 hrs everyday (more on the weekends) i would give it a go. Also i am assuming that there is nothing much you can do due to the pandemic. So it's better you tackle the GMAT
Hope it answers your queries and i guess the experts will have more to add on
Kudos if it helps!
01 Sep 2020, 03:37
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Hi neelgmat,
First of all, it is good that you started seeking suggestions right before you start your preparation. This will save you a lot of time and effort. Most students generally start self-study using random resources and realize half-way through that they need to have a proper study plan and use a standard resource to score well on GMAT and then start seeking advices. Let me share my insights here on what could be the best plan for you. As GMAT score is valid for 5 years, there's no harm in starting your prep now. So let me share my insights here.
I would recommend you to take a free mock on mba.com and see where you stand. This will help you plan your preparation properly. Once you take a mock, I recommend you to start learning the concepts. And once you are done with the preparation, you can work on your weaknesses and fine tune your skills and take the test. As you are a beginner, an ideal study plan for you should be to:
- Learn the concepts. (Start with your stronger topic which you can identify once you take the mock)
- Learn the right methodology to solve the questions of that topic.
- Take sectional quizzes of that topic and make sure to move to the next topic only if you got easy-medium questions right.
- If you feel there is a scope for improvement, make sure to work on the weaker areas and then move to the next topic.
Follow the above steps for every topic and once you are done with all the topics, start taking mocks once a week. Analyze the score pattern and identify the weaker areas. Work on the weaker areas and make sure you master them before you take the next mock. Once you see a consistent score pattern, you are good to book a slot.
Is it better to rely on random resources or a standard resource?
Most students start their GMAT preparation using OG and a few other study materials. While these are great resources for GMAT like questions, it is really important to ask whether just practicing questions would help you get a good score on GMAT. Most students realize it very late that GMAT is not just a test of concepts but a test of their application. To apply the concepts well, you need to learn the right approach to do that.
Below is the comparison of what you’ll probably do when you prepare using random resources and a standard one
| Course Options | |
| Random resources | Standard resource |
| Solve “N” number of questions | Learn the concepts and the methodology |
| Refer to vague solutions | Refer to detailed solutions |
| No change in approach and will be stuck at the same score | A significant improvement can be achieved by referring to the step-by-step solutions and there by learning the right methodology |
As it is really important to use the right methodology to solve questions on GMAT, I think you might have understood the importance of using a standard resource. The best way to select the course is to check the free trial of the course and then decide whether it is suitable for you or not. There are plenty of online courses available, so, I would recommend to check the free trial of the courses you feel are suitable for you and then decide.
If you are open to suggestions, I would like you to take a check at the course of GMATWhiz.
- It is one unique course which offers you the best quality content and employs an artificial intelligence driven learning.
- It offers you a personalized study plan which is integrated with the course. The concept booster and practice quizzes after every concept video help you solve GMAT like questions using the right methodology.
- It offers you real time improvement modules so that you can work on your weaker areas right away.
There are many more exciting features offered by the course. I would recommend you to check the free trial of GMATWhiz before taking the decision. Hope it helped! If you have any more concerns regarding the GMAT preparation or wish to know more about study strategy, you can always write back or a better way would be to discuss over a call. You can schedule a free consultation call using the below link.
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