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05 Dec 2004, 13:15
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To all you experienced GMAT folk,
I have very recently decided to apply to b-school and do not want to wait until next year to apply. I am therefore targeting R2 deadlines for some top schools. However, the GMAT has recently become a major stumbling block for me. After a few weeks of what I considered to be serious study, I registered to take the test. I ended up taking it yesterday (Dec.4th) and let's just say that I received less than stellar marks: a 560 with v41(93%) but a mere 26 (19%) in quant.
To those of you who know the true trials and tribulations of being a non-quant person, do you think that it is realistic for me to raise this quant score to atleast 80th percentile within one month? I know that I am better at math than my score reflects and that I can at least mirror my verbal score without any additional study (I didn't study verbal at all during my previous prep-work). I have decided that my go at it this time around needs to be much more focused. I also realize that I will have to learn some of the basics before moving forward. Based on the advice from previous posts, I have bought the Kaplan GRE & GMAT Math Workbook. I also plan on going over every single math problem in the OG. Do any of you have any advice for a math moron such as myself? I have registered to take the test again in exactly one month - is this too optimistic?
Appreciate your thoughts and advice!
I have very recently decided to apply to b-school and do not want to wait until next year to apply. I am therefore targeting R2 deadlines for some top schools. However, the GMAT has recently become a major stumbling block for me. After a few weeks of what I considered to be serious study, I registered to take the test. I ended up taking it yesterday (Dec.4th) and let's just say that I received less than stellar marks: a 560 with v41(93%) but a mere 26 (19%) in quant.
To those of you who know the true trials and tribulations of being a non-quant person, do you think that it is realistic for me to raise this quant score to atleast 80th percentile within one month? I know that I am better at math than my score reflects and that I can at least mirror my verbal score without any additional study (I didn't study verbal at all during my previous prep-work). I have decided that my go at it this time around needs to be much more focused. I also realize that I will have to learn some of the basics before moving forward. Based on the advice from previous posts, I have bought the Kaplan GRE & GMAT Math Workbook. I also plan on going over every single math problem in the OG. Do any of you have any advice for a math moron such as myself? I have registered to take the test again in exactly one month - is this too optimistic?
Appreciate your thoughts and advice!
05 Dec 2004, 19:03
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Hi Pimy
First of all.... Fantastic Verbal score. Coming to your concern on the Quant section, here is what I would like to say. Quant is the much easier to improve than Verbal. It is easy to say though, but very much possible. One of the biggest advantage in Quant is that, there is only ONE answer, unlike Verbal, where you can get down to 2 possible answers. That makes Quant easier.
If I were you, I would start with the Kaplan (trust me, these guys have invested to give us the best). Though there are ot os books, Kaplan is THE for quants. Go through the complete tutorial. Stick to ONE book. Running aroung with Kaplan, Princeton and other non-official guides willshift you from your goal. Hence, stick to kaplan. It will take you 2 weeks to absorb. When you find a really tough question kaplan, which you are unabel to answer, POST THEM HERE. We are here to share. We will go to the most detail point to help you in this.
And not to forget, the OG. After you complete the Kapan in 2 weeks, go ahead take the OG drills. That will show you where you stand. Even if you get less than 80%, it is ok. You will still have one week to concentrate on this.
Do not give too much focus on the Probablty section and as a matter of fact, no too much time of any of the section. That does not mean, GRAZE over the topics. One thing is, which ever section or area you study, GET everything out of it. Understand the concepts, clearly. If you are unable to, i repeat, Post them here.
One of the good thing is you are RAW. Hence you can get the concepts clear. Unlike us, who are stuck with what we learn and difficult to change our mindset in solving problems. You know what I mean. I hope this helps. To end this.... "IN ONE MONTH YOU CAN REACH MORE THAN 80%". Start with Kaplan tutorials, solve all problems, adn take a diag drill in the OG.
Regards
First of all.... Fantastic Verbal score. Coming to your concern on the Quant section, here is what I would like to say. Quant is the much easier to improve than Verbal. It is easy to say though, but very much possible. One of the biggest advantage in Quant is that, there is only ONE answer, unlike Verbal, where you can get down to 2 possible answers. That makes Quant easier.
If I were you, I would start with the Kaplan (trust me, these guys have invested to give us the best). Though there are ot os books, Kaplan is THE for quants. Go through the complete tutorial. Stick to ONE book. Running aroung with Kaplan, Princeton and other non-official guides willshift you from your goal. Hence, stick to kaplan. It will take you 2 weeks to absorb. When you find a really tough question kaplan, which you are unabel to answer, POST THEM HERE. We are here to share. We will go to the most detail point to help you in this.
And not to forget, the OG. After you complete the Kapan in 2 weeks, go ahead take the OG drills. That will show you where you stand. Even if you get less than 80%, it is ok. You will still have one week to concentrate on this.
Do not give too much focus on the Probablty section and as a matter of fact, no too much time of any of the section. That does not mean, GRAZE over the topics. One thing is, which ever section or area you study, GET everything out of it. Understand the concepts, clearly. If you are unable to, i repeat, Post them here.
One of the good thing is you are RAW. Hence you can get the concepts clear. Unlike us, who are stuck with what we learn and difficult to change our mindset in solving problems. You know what I mean. I hope this helps. To end this.... "IN ONE MONTH YOU CAN REACH MORE THAN 80%". Start with Kaplan tutorials, solve all problems, adn take a diag drill in the OG.
Regards
06 Dec 2004, 09:02
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Hi Carsen,
Thanks so much for your kind words, insight, and advice. Most of all - thanks for giving me hope! I will surely take your advice and do two weeks of prep work with Kaplan before moving to the OG. I also appreciate your suggestion to post problem questions on this site. I will definitely do that.
Thanks again,
Pimy
Thanks so much for your kind words, insight, and advice. Most of all - thanks for giving me hope! I will surely take your advice and do two weeks of prep work with Kaplan before moving to the OG. I also appreciate your suggestion to post problem questions on this site. I will definitely do that.
Thanks again,
Pimy
