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07 Jun 2015, 15:15
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hi im new to the forum . by profession am a banker and Non Native. Have decided to give my GMAT by 29 th July . Started preparing from 5 th May . I want to know that is this enough time till 29 th july and from when should I start my Mocks . Currently after almost 180 plus hours of study in 30 days have touched the below courses -
1. Manhattan Verbal all Books completed twice .
2. OG 2015 PS and DS completed .
3. have registered for a classroom coaching and completed their 1000 plus sums .
4. OG SC and CR completed .
5. E-Gmat SC course completed .
6. Grockit 200 plus Quant's and verbal done .
I need realistic view as to how soon I can give the test from experts . I have scoring experiences in CAT and XAT in India scoring more than 97% ile in those . Currently I need to improve in quants geometry , inequalities , and in verbal Reading Comprehension .... Pls guide ...
1. Manhattan Verbal all Books completed twice .
2. OG 2015 PS and DS completed .
3. have registered for a classroom coaching and completed their 1000 plus sums .
4. OG SC and CR completed .
5. E-Gmat SC course completed .
6. Grockit 200 plus Quant's and verbal done .
I need realistic view as to how soon I can give the test from experts . I have scoring experiences in CAT and XAT in India scoring more than 97% ile in those . Currently I need to improve in quants geometry , inequalities , and in verbal Reading Comprehension .... Pls guide ...
07 Jun 2015, 15:22
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Hicoolrahine,
It sounds like you've worked through LOTS of practice problems over the last month, but we don't have any data on how well you perform when you face the FULL Test. As such, you really should plan to take a FULL-LENGTH CAT (including the Essay and IR sections) sometime soon. When you have that first set of scores, you should post back here.
Given that you already have a Test Date, there are a few other details I'd like to know about:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to School?
3) Do you know what Schools you'll be applying to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
It sounds like you've worked through LOTS of practice problems over the last month, but we don't have any data on how well you perform when you face the FULL Test. As such, you really should plan to take a FULL-LENGTH CAT (including the Essay and IR sections) sometime soon. When you have that first set of scores, you should post back here.
Given that you already have a Test Date, there are a few other details I'd like to know about:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to School?
3) Do you know what Schools you'll be applying to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
07 Jun 2015, 16:03
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Hi coolrahine,
The short answer is yes. But you need to start taking your practice exams now. You have worked through a ton of problems. My concern would be whether or not you are truly learning the takeaways from all of those problems? A common mistake that test makers make is just doing hundreds and hundreds of problems, without fully learning from them, and then assuming that they will get a good gmat score. It sounds like you have been working through the Manhattan GMAT verbal books. If those are the books that you prefer to stick with, then make sure that you are learning strategic takeaways. Also make sure you find a way to learn solid strategies for quant topics. The OG books are great for problems, but they fall short on strategic insights. In addition to the concern about takeaways and true learning, taking actual tests involves a new skill set that requires practice. You have to deal with pacing strategy, knowing when to make educated guesses, etc. These are very real skills, so I would encourage you to take the test on July 29th and to take a practice test every week from now until then. Review your practice tests, and shore up any weaknesses using your study time in between. You can also shore up the quant topics that you mentioned you are weaker at, and make sure that your pacing on the tests is in check.
I hope that helps!
The short answer is yes. But you need to start taking your practice exams now. You have worked through a ton of problems. My concern would be whether or not you are truly learning the takeaways from all of those problems? A common mistake that test makers make is just doing hundreds and hundreds of problems, without fully learning from them, and then assuming that they will get a good gmat score. It sounds like you have been working through the Manhattan GMAT verbal books. If those are the books that you prefer to stick with, then make sure that you are learning strategic takeaways. Also make sure you find a way to learn solid strategies for quant topics. The OG books are great for problems, but they fall short on strategic insights. In addition to the concern about takeaways and true learning, taking actual tests involves a new skill set that requires practice. You have to deal with pacing strategy, knowing when to make educated guesses, etc. These are very real skills, so I would encourage you to take the test on July 29th and to take a practice test every week from now until then. Review your practice tests, and shore up any weaknesses using your study time in between. You can also shore up the quant topics that you mentioned you are weaker at, and make sure that your pacing on the tests is in check.
I hope that helps!
