GMAT preparation

Question

Hi,

Is anyone here just started to prepare for GMAT? If anyone can share their plan and the books they are following would have been very helpful.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi udit5490,

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.

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 take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Gmatsaiyan · Answer

You can follow this study plan:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-study-p ... ml?fl=menu
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-self-pr ... tml?f=menu

Courses that can help with your prep:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-co ... ml?fl=menu

Best books for Quants:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ma ... ml?fl=menu
Best books for Verbal:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ve ... ml?fl=menu

Best Gmat practice tests:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/all-gmat-pra ... tml?fl=men

unraveled · Answer

If it has been a long break from academics for you, go through Gmatclub's Mathbook and Manhattan SC Guide to start with. Read about the test format, strategies and time management. After a week(may be more depending on your suitability) or so give an official mock. This is to check you raw level from where you could decide how to proceed. Review the test and work on you weak areas.

Come back after your review.

freedom128 · Answer

OG bundles are perhaps the best resource to practice and learn the concepts tested in gmat. Good luck for your prep

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MathRevolution · Answer

Hello Udit,

Welcome to the GMAT club, and best luck for your preparations. GMAT is not as easy as we assume. GMAT math is logic, and GMAT verbal is a real test of English as a language. So, we recommend you to look for reliable resources.

Considering your target score of 700+ seems realistic. Remember various possible combinations to achieve a score of 700 or above: V37/Q50, V39/Q49, V43/Q45.

Did you take any diagnostic test?

If yes, we request you to write me back with your latest score to assist you better.

Having trained a lot of students for GMAT from India and other countries, I, as a GMAT instructor, will first recommend you appear for a free diagnostic test on https://www.mathrevolution.com. Also, check our free trial pack and free-video lesson.

Your diagnostic score will clarify what plan you should adopt to beat the GMAT. An initial mock rating will help me to understand your concept knowledge of both the sections.

Get access to our free trial lessons and free videos by visiting https://www.mathrevolution.com.

For a math refresher, you may check our 5-hour lesson plan. Apart from this, you require unique and alternative approaches to quickly solve the quant questions, and Up-To-Date questions meet GMAT exam trends. Take our Q 51 shortcut module for the quant to deal with various questions in less time. Our other experts or I will be there to help you.

Also, you should check this forum for some reliable resources related to verbal. For sentence correction, you may refer to OG or Aristotle Grail. For RC and CR, try solving level 700 questions.

Gradually, with the help of mock tests, you will be able to track your performance.

We will be waiting for your break score to suggest better about section-wise preparation.

Let us know if you have further questions.
You can reach us at [email protected].

Success is within your reach.
Good luck!
Punit Joshi

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Regarding resources, Regarding prep courses, in addition to seeking advice in this thread, take a look at the GMAT Club reviews for the best quant and verbal courses, and also read through some GMAT success stories to see what materials have worked well for other test-takers.

You also may find it helpful to read this article about how to score a 700+ on the GMAT.

Good luck!

You also may find it helpful to read this article about  how to score a 700+ on the GMAT .

Good luck!

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