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Hi Finnishstudent94,

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 take 2 for free at 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 3.5 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 GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so if you are going to limit your studies to just 5 weeks, then there will likely be a limit to how much you can improve in that time.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Hey,

I just finished my undergrad in Accounting and Finance at a Finnish university, and I now have my eyes set on a school in the UK. I am going to take the GMAT for the first time in 5 weeks , and I am on the look for a proper self-study prep course. I don´t have any past experience with the test, so I am looking for an all-encompassing prep course that will provide a step by step learning opportunity. To be precise, I am looking for a prep course that will be sufficient on its own without the need for complementary material. I have done a bit of research and found the premium prep courses provided by Prepscholar and examPAL to be compelling. I wanted to ask you GMAT- veterans if anyone has experiences with either one of these courses. And if you do, what were they like?? I would really appreciate thoughts and opinions!!

Peace and love!
First, register at mba.com. Since you are afresh in academics you may do well. But how well you English is from a GMAT perspective is not known. So, read about GMAT format, time strategy, your target score for UK school etc. Prepare a study plan and btw 5 weeks is less even by top standards. Get your hands on Manhattan SC Guide, Powerscore CR Bible(may be RC depending upon you) for verbal. For Quant Gmatclub is enough if you are already good enough in quant.
Hence give an official mock and review your weak points. That will help you decide where to spend time and efforts. Some up with questions if you have.

Finally, for prep companies courses take a trial first. They are good or worst as do so. If you are really into them then look for their course format best suits you.
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