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06 Sep 2017, 17:12
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Hello Experts,
I know there are a lot of posts asking for guidance on creating a self study GMAT plan, but I have yet to find one that meets my needs exactly and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the GMAT resources out there.
I definitely want to ace the GMAT , I have the time to dedicate to it, but I really don't want to spend 500- 1000 prepping for the test. If possible I'd like to stick to under 300 for study materials + the cost of actually taking the test.
I have the time and discipline for self study - I have the next 4 months to completely dedicate to studying for the GMAT, although, I would like to ideally make my first attempt after 60 days.
My key questions are:
1. What resources are absolute MUST HAVES?
2. What can be bought used? Is it worth it to buy books used if it won't have the online additional question banks?
3. What recommended resources will give you the most bang for your buck?
Details:
I'm at the beginning of my GMAT prep.
I have a lot of time to dedicate to studying.
I would ideally like to only spend like 300 or less on study materials.
I took a baseline and I realize I've forgotten a lot of the high school math I once knew- I'm going to start by hitting the Manhattan Prep fundamentals math book really hard the first week.
Stronger on Verbal and Writing but will need lots of help on Math
Any recommendations? Guidance? Anyone else who created a similar study plan on a similar budget.
Any help will be much appreciated!!
Thanks
LC
I know there are a lot of posts asking for guidance on creating a self study GMAT plan, but I have yet to find one that meets my needs exactly and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the GMAT resources out there.
I definitely want to ace the GMAT , I have the time to dedicate to it, but I really don't want to spend 500- 1000 prepping for the test. If possible I'd like to stick to under 300 for study materials + the cost of actually taking the test.
I have the time and discipline for self study - I have the next 4 months to completely dedicate to studying for the GMAT, although, I would like to ideally make my first attempt after 60 days.
My key questions are:
1. What resources are absolute MUST HAVES?
2. What can be bought used? Is it worth it to buy books used if it won't have the online additional question banks?
3. What recommended resources will give you the most bang for your buck?
Details:
I'm at the beginning of my GMAT prep.
I have a lot of time to dedicate to studying.
I would ideally like to only spend like 300 or less on study materials.
I took a baseline and I realize I've forgotten a lot of the high school math I once knew- I'm going to start by hitting the Manhattan Prep fundamentals math book really hard the first week.
Stronger on Verbal and Writing but will need lots of help on Math
Any recommendations? Guidance? Anyone else who created a similar study plan on a similar budget.
Any help will be much appreciated!!
Thanks
LC
06 Sep 2017, 20:54
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Hi LCOLE77,
To start, many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so limiting yourself to 60 days before your first attempt would likely limit how well you would perform. If you're open to studying for 4 months for the GMAT, then spending $250 to take the Official GMAT "early" doesn't seem like a good plan (especially since you don't want to spend too much money on the process).
When you say you "took a baseline" are you referring to a normal CAT or a pencil-and-paper test? If you have not yet done so, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
To start, many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so limiting yourself to 60 days before your first attempt would likely limit how well you would perform. If you're open to studying for 4 months for the GMAT, then spending $250 to take the Official GMAT "early" doesn't seem like a good plan (especially since you don't want to spend too much money on the process).
When you say you "took a baseline" are you referring to a normal CAT or a pencil-and-paper test? If you have not yet done so, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.
I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
07 Sep 2017, 11:37
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LCOLE77
Hello Experts,
I know there are a lot of posts asking for guidance on creating a self study GMAT plan, but I have yet to find one that meets my needs exactly and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the GMAT resources out there.
I definitely want to ace the GMAT , I have the time to dedicate to it, but I really don't want to spend 500- 1000 prepping for the test. If possible I'd like to stick to under 300 for study materials + the cost of actually taking the test.
I have the time and discipline for self study - I have the next 4 months to completely dedicate to studying for the GMAT, although, I would like to ideally make my first attempt after 60 days.
My key questions are:
1. What resources are absolute MUST HAVES?
2. What can be bought used? Is it worth it to buy books used if it won't have the online additional question banks?
3. What recommended resources will give you the most bang for your buck?
Details:
I'm at the beginning of my GMAT prep.
I have a lot of time to dedicate to studying.
I would ideally like to only spend like 300 or less on study materials.
I took a baseline and I realize I've forgotten a lot of the high school math I once knew- I'm going to start by hitting the Manhattan Prep fundamentals math book really hard the first week.
Stronger on Verbal and Writing but will need lots of help on Math
Any recommendations? Guidance? Anyone else who created a similar study plan on a similar budget.
Any help will be much appreciated!!
Thanks
LC
Hi LC,I know there are a lot of posts asking for guidance on creating a self study GMAT plan, but I have yet to find one that meets my needs exactly and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the GMAT resources out there.
I definitely want to ace the GMAT , I have the time to dedicate to it, but I really don't want to spend 500- 1000 prepping for the test. If possible I'd like to stick to under 300 for study materials + the cost of actually taking the test.
I have the time and discipline for self study - I have the next 4 months to completely dedicate to studying for the GMAT, although, I would like to ideally make my first attempt after 60 days.
My key questions are:
1. What resources are absolute MUST HAVES?
2. What can be bought used? Is it worth it to buy books used if it won't have the online additional question banks?
3. What recommended resources will give you the most bang for your buck?
Details:
I'm at the beginning of my GMAT prep.
I have a lot of time to dedicate to studying.
I would ideally like to only spend like 300 or less on study materials.
I took a baseline and I realize I've forgotten a lot of the high school math I once knew- I'm going to start by hitting the Manhattan Prep fundamentals math book really hard the first week.
Stronger on Verbal and Writing but will need lots of help on Math
Any recommendations? Guidance? Anyone else who created a similar study plan on a similar budget.
Any help will be much appreciated!!
Thanks
LC
For GMAT preparation, you need to build the concepts/fundamentals before you jump in solving the problems. You can do so by choosing one of the following ways:
1. In person classes/private tutoring
2. Online classes
3. Self paced online preparatory course
4. Book heavy approach
Whatever you choose, make sure that you choose one. Because GMAT tests you on some concepts and fundamentals that you can learn from a course. Most of the preparatory companies including ours offer a free trial of our course. You can take the trial and see if the course suits your needs.
In addition to the preparatory material, buy the Official Guides(both the Official Guide and the Verbal Review), Question Pack 1 and the 4 official mock CATs. They should be an indispensable part of your preparation.
You need close to 3 months to prepare well for the GMAT.
1. Understand the concepts and fundamentals before jumping into problem solving
2. Solve full length CATs including AWA and IR. You can get two free GMAT Prep mock CATs and can purchase two more from mba.com
3. Make sure you solve the official questions from the Official Guide
