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How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal)

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How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2016, 06:58
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I just purchased Magoosh prep and will begin the 3 Month GMAT Study Schedule for Beginners plan tonight. I also have Manhattan GMAT prep books. How do you suggest using both of these in the most effective way? My goal score is 700-720, and I would be applying for schools for Fall 2017 entry.

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Re: How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2016, 11:10
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Hi Blazethrough14,

It sounds like you're just starting out. Is that true? Have you done any studying so far?

If you're just beginning, 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 bit of practice first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the general content and question types first, then that's fine - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. 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) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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Re: How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2016, 11:48
I did the verbal of MGMAT a few months ago but took a few months study break. I will be applying for R1 deadlines later on this year.
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Re: How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2016, 12:14
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Hi Blazethrough14,

Since the Round 1 deadlines are over 8 months away, you have plenty of time to study, take the GMAT and work on your applications. While it might be tempting to study 'when you can', you really should plan out (and stick to) a study routine though.

Since you did do some studying a few months back, did you ever take a FULL-LENGTH CAT? If you did, then how did you score (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

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Re: How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2016, 12:17
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Blazethrough14 wrote:
Hello,

I just purchased Magoosh prep and will begin the 3 Month GMAT Study Schedule for Beginners plan tonight. I also have Manhattan GMAT prep books. How do you suggest using both of these in the most effective way? My goal score is 700-720, and I would be applying for schools for Fall 2017 entry.

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I think one word of caution in this case is that 2xcourses =/=2x result. It is more like 0.75 result from what I have seen and observed. Part of the trick is to balance your learning and retention along with material. I would suggest that you pick one or the other and augment only if you need it (e.g. if you are struggling with a topic).

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Re: How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2016, 12:31
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Hi Blazethrough14,

Since the Round 1 deadlines are over 8 months away, you have plenty of time to study, take the GMAT and work on your applications. While it might be tempting to study 'when you can', you really should plan out (and stick to) a study routine though.

Since you did do some studying a few months back, did you ever take a FULL-LENGTH CAT? If you did, then how did you score (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

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Didn't take a CAT. Based off Magoosh's timeline, my first CAT will be at the end of week 5.

My initial plan is to follow Magoosh's curriculum and watch the videos, then use MGMAT to reinforce the material.
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Re: How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2016, 12:44
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Hi Blazethrough14,

Since you have so much study time available, you can certainly feel free to study any way that you choose. Waiting 5 WEEKS to define your personal strengths and weaknesses might not be the most effective way to start off your studies though.

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How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   21 Jan 2016, 07:22
do you suggest timing my first CAT? If the main purpose is to discover strengths and weaknesses?
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Re: How to effectively use Magoosh and Manhattan GMAT prep? (700+ goal) [#permalink] New post   21 Jan 2016, 11:13
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Hi Blazethrough14,

Taking an untimed CAT would be unrealistic (and yield unrealistic results), so you should plan to take a FULL-LENGTH CAT (including the Essay and IR sections) under conditions that are as realistic and test-like as you can make them (any reputable CAT will handle the timing for you). You will likely have some pacing 'issues' on this first attempt (and on your first few attempts), but that's okay - it's one of the aspects of the GMAT that you have to learn to train for.

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