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30 Sep 2011, 12:46
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Hi guys,
I'm looking for a good prep course to take and wanted to get your advice. I've been studying on and off for the GMATs for about a year, using mostly the MGMAT 8 books along with the OG and verbal and quant books. I'll study intensively for a couple weeks and then get distracted by work. I started studying again about a month ago, but haven't been able to maintain a regular study schedule. Originally my plan was to study 3+ hours/weekday after work for 4-6 weeks, but I've been having a hard time staying on track. I dismissed the idea of taking a prep course until recently.
The last practice test I took was the MGMAT CAT and got a 650 (44Q, 35V). My goal is a 750 and I plan on taking it only once because I'd like to apply ASAP since some of the schools I'm looking at are on rolling admissions.
My top choice for prep course is MGMAT but the dates don't work well for me. I want to take the GMAT by early - mid Nov, but the MGMAT course doesn't end until late Nov. The deadline for one of the schools I'm applying for is 2 weeks after the last MGMAT class. I'm afraid that won't give me enough time. Also since I've been using their books anyways, would the stuff I learn in class be redundant from what I've read in the books?
The only two options I have for prep courses that work within my time frame are Kaplan and Manhattan Review. I'd like to take a classroom course as opposed to online course. However my concern is that since my goal is a 750, neither class will be of much help getting me over the 700 mark if they focus on more of the basics. It doesn't look like they focus as much on the individual math components like the MGMAT does with it's seperate books. My concern with Kaplan is that since there is an advanced course available, the regular course may not go in depth into the 700+ strategies (they don't have any advanced courses in my city for the rest of this year).
Should I go with Kaplan (even though I've missed the first class already), Manhattan Review, or MGMAT? Is the Kaplan regular course or Manhattan Review helpful in breaking into the 700s? Would it reflect poorly on my application if I took the test only 2 weeks prior to submitting my application? This would be the case if I were to take the MGMAT course. Either that or I would have to take my official GMAT only halfway into the course.
I have looked up reviews on all three courses on this forum and did not see much on Manhattan review other than a couple threads and they didn't really advice on whether it's good for more advanced strategies. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm looking for a good prep course to take and wanted to get your advice. I've been studying on and off for the GMATs for about a year, using mostly the MGMAT 8 books along with the OG and verbal and quant books. I'll study intensively for a couple weeks and then get distracted by work. I started studying again about a month ago, but haven't been able to maintain a regular study schedule. Originally my plan was to study 3+ hours/weekday after work for 4-6 weeks, but I've been having a hard time staying on track. I dismissed the idea of taking a prep course until recently.
The last practice test I took was the MGMAT CAT and got a 650 (44Q, 35V). My goal is a 750 and I plan on taking it only once because I'd like to apply ASAP since some of the schools I'm looking at are on rolling admissions.
My top choice for prep course is MGMAT but the dates don't work well for me. I want to take the GMAT by early - mid Nov, but the MGMAT course doesn't end until late Nov. The deadline for one of the schools I'm applying for is 2 weeks after the last MGMAT class. I'm afraid that won't give me enough time. Also since I've been using their books anyways, would the stuff I learn in class be redundant from what I've read in the books?
The only two options I have for prep courses that work within my time frame are Kaplan and Manhattan Review. I'd like to take a classroom course as opposed to online course. However my concern is that since my goal is a 750, neither class will be of much help getting me over the 700 mark if they focus on more of the basics. It doesn't look like they focus as much on the individual math components like the MGMAT does with it's seperate books. My concern with Kaplan is that since there is an advanced course available, the regular course may not go in depth into the 700+ strategies (they don't have any advanced courses in my city for the rest of this year).
Should I go with Kaplan (even though I've missed the first class already), Manhattan Review, or MGMAT? Is the Kaplan regular course or Manhattan Review helpful in breaking into the 700s? Would it reflect poorly on my application if I took the test only 2 weeks prior to submitting my application? This would be the case if I were to take the MGMAT course. Either that or I would have to take my official GMAT only halfway into the course.
I have looked up reviews on all three courses on this forum and did not see much on Manhattan review other than a couple threads and they didn't really advice on whether it's good for more advanced strategies. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
30 Sep 2011, 14:28
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Hi there, and congrats on making your first post!
A few thoughts about deadlines:
Most schools will allow you to take the GMAT 1 day before the deadline (you have to verify this with the school though) but people have done this and it does not look bad if you took your GMAT a day before the test. I doubt this is considered in the application. Most of the time the school will just have a check mark that you took the GMAT and your self reported score is matching up.
If you have covered the MGMAT books, it may make sense to diversify since they use the same books (additional material too) in the classes but yes, you wont' get as much value as if you have not covered them.
I know Kaplan has an advanced class - that could be of interest
Finally, it seems you are only wanting to do the in-person class, is that correct?
If you take an online/on demand class, you can benefit from moving through material faster than the schedule of an in-person class but I am not sure if that works for you.
P.S. Have you heard good things about Manhattan Review? We have not gotten many positive reviews, so I am curious why them.
A few thoughts about deadlines:
Most schools will allow you to take the GMAT 1 day before the deadline (you have to verify this with the school though) but people have done this and it does not look bad if you took your GMAT a day before the test. I doubt this is considered in the application. Most of the time the school will just have a check mark that you took the GMAT and your self reported score is matching up.
If you have covered the MGMAT books, it may make sense to diversify since they use the same books (additional material too) in the classes but yes, you wont' get as much value as if you have not covered them.
I know Kaplan has an advanced class - that could be of interest
Finally, it seems you are only wanting to do the in-person class, is that correct?
If you take an online/on demand class, you can benefit from moving through material faster than the schedule of an in-person class but I am not sure if that works for you.
P.S. Have you heard good things about Manhattan Review? We have not gotten many positive reviews, so I am curious why them.
30 Sep 2011, 15:14
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Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes, currently I am only interested in person classes. I'm interested in the Kaplan advanced class but unfortunately they don't currently offer one in my city. The next one I believe starts next year, which is too late. They only have the regular course right now. There was a regular course that started last week that I can take but I'd have already missed one class. My concern with this was that it might not be too helpful if they mainly go over the basic strategies.
I actually found Manhattan Review on accident when I looked for MGMAT. I've tried to look up more reviews on them but couldn't find many either. They offered me 12 hours of private tutoring at a discounted rate because there wasn't enough people registered in the upcoming course. Now I'm considering either their private tutoring or Kaplan's Advantage Course. The Kaplan course will provide more hours but the private tutoring will be more tailored to me.
You mentioned that a person can take the test anytime before the deadline. However does it take a couple of weeks for the scores to report to the school because of the essay scores? Would that be something to calculate into the timeline when signing up for a test date or does that not matter?
