GMAT Study Plan

I just created Error Log for my prep GMAT Test. I am focusing on CR first.

Errors, I am having is Explain and conclusion type with long questions and lack of clarity.
What I am figuring out is I would have to take more time in answering those questions and explain myself the passage with clarity.

Please give me any concrete suggestions by which I can improve this error?

Thanks.

I just created Error Log for my prep GMAT Test. I am focusing on CR first.

Errors, I am having is Explain and conclusion type with long questions and lack of clarity.
What I am figuring out is I would have to take more time in answering those questions and explain myself the passage with clarity.

Please give me any concrete suggestions by which I can improve this error?

Thanks.

As stated in the Plan I just gave the first Prep Test and scored 620 (Q45, V30). I am just starting the prep for GMAT this year(2017) and plan on appearing for the exam in June-July this year. Working full time on shifts basis, what should be the appropriate plan for study and Which OG should I refer to (GMAT OG, GMAT OG for verbal or GMAT OG for Quant). Also how can I practice, get to read the entries in the Essay section of the AWA??

As stated in the Plan I just gave the first Prep Test and scored 620 (Q45, V30). I am just starting the prep for GMAT this year(2017) and plan on appearing for the exam in June-July this year. Working full time on shifts basis, what should be the appropriate plan for study and Which OG should I refer to (GMAT OG, GMAT OG for verbal or GMAT OG for Quant). Also how can I practice, get to read the entries in the Essay section of the AWA??

Great post really it is very useful can you any update in 2017.

Great post really it is very useful can you any update in 2017.

Hi All,
I am also one of those aspirants, but my profile is totally different. To start with, I have already completed my PGDM from IMI Kolkata(2015). I know this sounds weird, but my dream of graduating from a premier b school has not been fufilled. To give about my past. I completed engineering in 2010 and worked for 1.5 yrs. Then I had to enter my family business, post which I went for MBA in 2013. I got around 85%ile in XAT and 80%ile odd in CAT in 2012. Unfortunately, could not get through better colleges. Although, IMI Kolkata is not bad, but, it's just that I am not satisfied with where I am right now. Had to go for MBA, since I had no job at that time(only family business). Since 2015, I am working in a food delivery startup called Swiggy as an Area Manager. hoping for some news during appraisal. Should I go for GMAT(based on my preparation) at end of this year or next year and then for second MBA(one year course if I get through) in 2019.

I know I am the odd one out and also might not be amongst the young ones. After joining Swiggy, I didn't had this second MBA in my mind, but my desire to achieve has propelled me to get into GMAT. Have attached a pic of what materials(soft copy) that I have. Apart from this, I also have OG GMAT 2016(hard copy). Would be obliged if you can share few points as to how to go about with my preparation. I would like to give a shot at the end of this year once. My total experience at present is around 3.5 yrs(excluding 18 months of family business, which is mostly retail).

Highlights:
1) X-77.8%
2) XII-73.25%
3) B.Tech-1st division, 63% from Gautam Buddh Technical University, Lucknow(2006-2010).
4) PGDM- From International Management Institute Kolkata(2013-2015) in Operations Management.
5) From September of 2011 to March of 2013, I was in family business due to personal reasons.
6) Currently working as an Area Manager(field operations) in Swiggy, since August 2015 & also in an NGO(part time).
7) My biggest draw back is my age. I am already 30 yrs as on today.
8) Total experience-3.5 yrs(excluding 1.5 yrs of family business experience).

My concerns:
1) How Indian b schools or foreign b schools would see a candidate like me.
2) After completing PGDM in 2015, is the gap of 4 yrs(2019) sufficient enough to justify my decision.
3) Should I go ahead with my preparation, considering my age?
4) Can I add family business as work experience and will it be of any help to me?

Hi All,
I am also one of those aspirants, but my profile is totally different. To start with, I have already completed my PGDM from IMI Kolkata(2015). I know this sounds weird, but my dream of graduating from a premier b school has not been fufilled. To give about my past. I completed engineering in 2010 and worked for 1.5 yrs. Then I had to enter my family business, post which I went for MBA in 2013. I got around 85%ile in XAT and 80%ile odd in CAT in 2012. Unfortunately, could not get through better colleges. Although, IMI Kolkata is not bad, but, it's just that I am not satisfied with where I am right now. Had to go for MBA, since I had no job at that time(only family business). Since 2015, I am working in a food delivery startup called Swiggy as an Area Manager. hoping for some news during appraisal. Should I go for GMAT(based on my preparation) at end of this year or next year and then for second MBA(one year course if I get through) in 2019.

I know I am the odd one out and also might not be amongst the young ones. After joining Swiggy, I didn't had this second MBA in my mind, but my desire to achieve has propelled me to get into GMAT. Have attached a pic of what materials(soft copy) that I have. Apart from this, I also have OG GMAT 2016(hard copy). Would be obliged if you can share few points as to how to go about with my preparation. I would like to give a shot at the end of this year once. My total experience at present is around 3.5 yrs(excluding 18 months of family business, which is mostly retail).

Highlights:
1) X-77.8%
2) XII-73.25%
3) B.Tech-1st division, 63% from Gautam Buddh Technical University, Lucknow(2006-2010).
4) PGDM- From International Management Institute Kolkata(2013-2015) in Operations Management.
5) From September of 2011 to March of 2013, I was in family business due to personal reasons.
6) Currently working as an Area Manager(field operations) in Swiggy, since August 2015 & also in an NGO(part time).
7) My biggest draw back is my age. I am already 30 yrs as on today.
8) Total experience-3.5 yrs(excluding 1.5 yrs of family business experience).

My concerns:
1) How Indian b schools or foreign b schools would see a candidate like me.
2) After completing PGDM in 2015, is the gap of 4 yrs(2019) sufficient enough to justify my decision.
3) Should I go ahead with my preparation, considering my age?
4) Can I add family business as work experience and will it be of any help to me?

I'm a new comer to the Gmat club. I've already taken a diagnostic test. I received a 330. The whole site is overwhelming. Where should i start now?

I'm a new comer to the Gmat club. I've already taken a diagnostic test. I received a 330. The whole site is overwhelming. Where should i start now?

Hi nekitamckee,

While the concept of studying for the GMAT might seem a bit overwhelming at first, it's worth noting that the GMAT is a remarkably consistent, predictable Exam - so you CAN train to score at a higher level. All of that training takes time though, so you have to be prepared to commit the necessary time and effort and invest in the process. To start, I suggest that you start your own 'thread', so the conversation can stay focused on your situation and questions. It would also help if you provided a bit of information on your timeline and goals, such as...

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

Hi nekitamckee,

While the concept of studying for the GMAT might seem a bit overwhelming at first, it's worth noting that the GMAT is a remarkably consistent, predictable Exam - so you CAN train to score at a higher level. All of that training takes time though, so you have to be prepared to commit the necessary time and effort and invest in the process. To start, I suggest that you start your own 'thread', so the conversation can stay focused on your situation and questions. It would also help if you provided a bit of information on your timeline and goals, such as...

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

Below are my answers:
1) How Indian b schools or foreign b schools would see a candidate like me.
They will be absolutely fine as long as you have an interesting story to tell and can seamlessly tie your past education/work experience with your future goals. Connecting the dots is the important part. I'm myself going for my second masters this year and not even a single school I applied to raised this concern.

2) After completing PGDM in 2015, is the gap of 4 yrs(2019) sufficient enough to justify my decision.
That can be a deal breaker. try to fill it up with family business or something that you have been doing. For sure you must have been doing something in those 4 years, just present it positively and not apologetically.

3) Should I go ahead with my preparation, considering my age?
Yes, start right away. Some schools are particular about age.

4) Can I add family business as work experience and will it be of any help to me?
Yes you can put and Yes it will be of help.

Hope this was helpful.

Below are my answers:
1) How Indian b schools or foreign b schools would see a candidate like me.
They will be absolutely fine as long as you have an interesting story to tell and can seamlessly tie your past education/work experience with your future goals. Connecting the dots is the important part. I'm myself going for my second masters this year and not even a single school I applied to raised this concern.

2) After completing PGDM in 2015, is the gap of 4 yrs(2019) sufficient enough to justify my decision.
That can be a deal breaker. try to fill it up with family business or something that you have been doing. For sure you must have been doing something in those 4 years, just present it positively and not apologetically.

3) Should I go ahead with my preparation, considering my age?
Yes, start right away. Some schools are particular about age.

4) Can I add family business as work experience and will it be of any help to me?
Yes you can put and Yes it will be of help.

Hope this was helpful.

I have just started preparing for the GMAT and wanted some reference with regards to books and materials to be used used for preparation.I have gone through most of the posts here on GMAT club and have some questions, the logic of which I am yet to understand.Below are these questions. I am an Indian guy, a non-native speaker of English language.

1) Why it is preferred to take a Mock test before starting to prepare?. I know I will get replies mentioning that doing so makes you identify your weak sections and the topics as well, but having said that, how good it is to evaluate your weakness when you really have not studied the topics pertaining to quant and verbal section.

2) How Can one prepare within 3 month, given the study material is vast.For example, I am considering the below books and courses, let me know if they can be fine:
a)SC: Mgmat SC guide and e-gmat SC :
For SC: I am using MGMAT SC guide and after reading(in the past 20 days) it once, I feel that the content is not easy to understand for non-natives without referring to basics before starting any topic in it.For example, if I have to start modifiers, then I have to search the internet for getting a basic overview and only after that refer modifiers in MGMAT SC.It is a well crafted and useful book, but its content is made with native speakers in mind. Therefore I think to go for e-gmat as well.
b))CR: Powerscore CR bible: Don't know how much time this book will take to finish
c)RC: Have not really figured out, want suggestions here
d) For quant: All MGMAT guides


Suggestions are welcome

I have just started preparing for the GMAT and wanted some reference with regards to books and materials to be used used for preparation.I have gone through most of the posts here on GMAT club and have some questions, the logic of which I am yet to understand.Below are these questions. I am an Indian guy, a non-native speaker of English language.

1) Why it is preferred to take a Mock test before starting to prepare?. I know I will get replies mentioning that doing so makes you identify your weak sections and the topics as well, but having said that, how good it is to evaluate your weakness when you really have not studied the topics pertaining to quant and verbal section.

2) How Can one prepare within 3 month, given the study material is vast.For example, I am considering the below books and courses, let me know if they can be fine:
a)SC: Mgmat SC guide and e-gmat SC :
For SC: I am using MGMAT SC guide and after reading(in the past 20 days) it once, I feel that the content is not easy to understand for non-natives without referring to basics before starting any topic in it.For example, if I have to start modifiers, then I have to search the internet for getting a basic overview and only after that refer modifiers in MGMAT SC.It is a well crafted and useful book, but its content is made with native speakers in mind. Therefore I think to go for e-gmat as well.
b))CR: Powerscore CR bible: Don't know how much time this book will take to finish
c)RC: Have not really figured out, want suggestions here
d) For quant: All MGMAT guides


Suggestions are welcome

Hi Experts!

I am a GMAT re-taker.

My scores are as follows:

GMAT 1: 690 (V34, Q49). I wanted to increase my verbal score while keeping my quant score level at 49-50 range, again re-took but ended up with 660 (V40, Q42). I cancelled my score. There were some issues at the test centre and possibly this could have done something to the score. Planning to re-take on 31st May, but want to make sure my quant section does not bomb. Please help me with a condensed 20 day study plan for quant. I will keep the momentum on for verbal.

Thanks!