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30 Sep 2015, 11:58
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Hello everyone,
I've been researching the GMAT and the subsequent study plans that others have recommended. I started my journey this morning by taking a Manhattan CAT. I scored, a few points lower then I had hoped, coming in at 540 with a 34 Quant(Not surprised) and a 31 Verbal (Very surprised). Running through the test for the first time, I realized I was in too much of a hurry. I ended both sections with 35min left remaining. I do not think the additional time would have net me much gain on quant, but Verbal I think I could have improved slightly, as I consider it more of my strength.
Anyways, I have roughly 3 months to study for this test and have constructed a simple study outline after finding my scores.
Sept 30th- Nov 15th (Quant)
Nov 16th- December 16th (Verbal)
Dec 17th-Jan 9th General review and practice exams.
I'm currently finishing up my undergrad, so there will be Midterms and finals which will surely hamper my GMAT study efforts.
My question for you all is this, should I break up my subjects into shorter time periods? And during those time periods, say Now until Nov 15th, Should i take practice tests only covering Quant?
Any advice is welcome.
Study Materials:
Full Manhatten Prep Series
Full GMAT Official Study Guide
I've been researching the GMAT and the subsequent study plans that others have recommended. I started my journey this morning by taking a Manhattan CAT. I scored, a few points lower then I had hoped, coming in at 540 with a 34 Quant(Not surprised) and a 31 Verbal (Very surprised). Running through the test for the first time, I realized I was in too much of a hurry. I ended both sections with 35min left remaining. I do not think the additional time would have net me much gain on quant, but Verbal I think I could have improved slightly, as I consider it more of my strength.
Anyways, I have roughly 3 months to study for this test and have constructed a simple study outline after finding my scores.
Sept 30th- Nov 15th (Quant)
Nov 16th- December 16th (Verbal)
Dec 17th-Jan 9th General review and practice exams.
I'm currently finishing up my undergrad, so there will be Midterms and finals which will surely hamper my GMAT study efforts.
My question for you all is this, should I break up my subjects into shorter time periods? And during those time periods, say Now until Nov 15th, Should i take practice tests only covering Quant?
Any advice is welcome.
Study Materials:
Full Manhatten Prep Series
Full GMAT Official Study Guide
30 Sep 2015, 15:55
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Hi oct6454,
You've given yourself over 3 months to prepare, which is good.
A 540 is a solid 'baseline' score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). The extra 35 minutes per section would almost certainly have made a big difference to your overall performance, so it's important during your continuing studies that you slow down and be prepared to do more work per question.
The 'all Quant, then all Verbal' plan that you've put together might not be the best plan for you. You'll likely find it far more beneficial to 'mix' your studies each week (some Quant and some Verbal). You'll also want to take FULL-LENGTH CATs (all sections) on a regular basis (1 FULL CAT every 1-2 weeks) during your studies, so that you can track your progress.
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You've given yourself over 3 months to prepare, which is good.
A 540 is a solid 'baseline' score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). The extra 35 minutes per section would almost certainly have made a big difference to your overall performance, so it's important during your continuing studies that you slow down and be prepared to do more work per question.
The 'all Quant, then all Verbal' plan that you've put together might not be the best plan for you. You'll likely find it far more beneficial to 'mix' your studies each week (some Quant and some Verbal). You'll also want to take FULL-LENGTH CATs (all sections) on a regular basis (1 FULL CAT every 1-2 weeks) during your studies, so that you can track your progress.
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
01 Oct 2015, 07:55
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Thanks for the reply.
Just to be more clear. I believe I did the full length CAT, I even completed the analytical essay. After the Essay I worked through the Quant, IR and Verbal. Sorry I wasn't clear about that during my first post.
Secondly, thank you for the advice on studying. I think you are right, because by the time my test came around I'm afraid I would have lost allot of the Quant knowledge gained in these first two months.
I plan on studying 2hrs per day, 5 days a week. I have this kind of time, because I am finishing up my undergrad at the moment. Would you reccomend a 3/2 (Quant/Verbal,IR)?
1. My goal score is high 600's. I say this because I currently live in Washington state, and according to most everything I've read, Foster school of business is kind of "the place" to go if you want/plan to stay in the Pacific Northwest. I've been meeting with local business leaders and discussing my plans with them, so technically speaking my plans could change if they recommend a different school based on the industry which I hope to go into (Heavy Industry/Manufacturing).
2. I hope to apply in two years. I currently have a job lined up to start in late Jan, after i graduate in December. The plan is to work for two years, then enroll in a full time program.
Just to be more clear. I believe I did the full length CAT, I even completed the analytical essay. After the Essay I worked through the Quant, IR and Verbal. Sorry I wasn't clear about that during my first post.
Secondly, thank you for the advice on studying. I think you are right, because by the time my test came around I'm afraid I would have lost allot of the Quant knowledge gained in these first two months.
I plan on studying 2hrs per day, 5 days a week. I have this kind of time, because I am finishing up my undergrad at the moment. Would you reccomend a 3/2 (Quant/Verbal,IR)?
1. My goal score is high 600's. I say this because I currently live in Washington state, and according to most everything I've read, Foster school of business is kind of "the place" to go if you want/plan to stay in the Pacific Northwest. I've been meeting with local business leaders and discussing my plans with them, so technically speaking my plans could change if they recommend a different school based on the industry which I hope to go into (Heavy Industry/Manufacturing).
2. I hope to apply in two years. I currently have a job lined up to start in late Jan, after i graduate in December. The plan is to work for two years, then enroll in a full time program.
