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26 Oct 2015, 17:44
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I have never felt so lost in my life. Here's a little back ground about me:
1) I already have my MBA. I don't remember my GRE score, and can no longer get it (it's over 5 yeas old), but when I called my University where I obtained my MBA, they said that I did phenomenally on the GREA, and can send the scores to the programs I am interested in if I would like. (It's strange. They won't send them to me).
2) Due to my current profession, I know need to obtain a terminal degree.
3) The program I am looking at requires a 600 GMAT Score.
4) They also only require a 3.5 MBA GPA and I had a 3.95
5) I've never been good at standardized tests.
6) I use math every single day in my current profession.
6) I've taken two practice tests and received a 450 on them.
7) In quant, I am scoring the 5th percentile. Yes, you read that correctly.
8) I have studied using the OG 13th Edition. I feel as if I understand the basics, but completely freeze up when I see the questions on the practice exams, and to be honest, do not even know where they begin for most of them.
I would like to take the GMAT on November 9th. That way, if I need to, I have time to retake it prior to the application deadline for the school I am most interested in attending.
I have never, ever felt dumb in my life. I was the Valedictorian of my high school class. I have a science degree. But the math on the GMAT absolutely seems like a foreign language to me. Does anyone have any advice on how to get through the quant section, and to do so by November 9th?
1) I already have my MBA. I don't remember my GRE score, and can no longer get it (it's over 5 yeas old), but when I called my University where I obtained my MBA, they said that I did phenomenally on the GREA, and can send the scores to the programs I am interested in if I would like. (It's strange. They won't send them to me).
2) Due to my current profession, I know need to obtain a terminal degree.
3) The program I am looking at requires a 600 GMAT Score.
4) They also only require a 3.5 MBA GPA and I had a 3.95
5) I've never been good at standardized tests.
6) I use math every single day in my current profession.
6) I've taken two practice tests and received a 450 on them.
7) In quant, I am scoring the 5th percentile. Yes, you read that correctly.
8) I have studied using the OG 13th Edition. I feel as if I understand the basics, but completely freeze up when I see the questions on the practice exams, and to be honest, do not even know where they begin for most of them.
I would like to take the GMAT on November 9th. That way, if I need to, I have time to retake it prior to the application deadline for the school I am most interested in attending.
I have never, ever felt dumb in my life. I was the Valedictorian of my high school class. I have a science degree. But the math on the GMAT absolutely seems like a foreign language to me. Does anyone have any advice on how to get through the quant section, and to do so by November 9th?
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27 Oct 2015, 12:52
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edenky22
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Think of the GMAT Quantitative questions as puzzles to solve. You will use the fundamental concepts (algebra, geometry, arithmetic, etc.) to solve these "puzzles" - and many times the questions will ask you questions in unfamiliar ways. Having a good understanding of the basics will get you only so far - understanding the "strategy" will allow you to really boost your score. When approaching the quant problem solving questions, ask yourself what concept the question is testing and what you KNOW about that concept. Generally, this approach will provide you with where to start in solving the question.
Here is an example - {12, 39, x, 72} - The average (arithmetic mean) of the 4 numbers is what percent of the sum of the 4 numbers? a) 10% b) 20% c) 25% d) 40% e) cannot be determined
What concept is being tested? Average/ arithmetic mean
What do I know about this concept? Average = Sum / # Items
In this case, we cannot determine the actual Sum or Avg because we have a variable as one of the numbers. However, using the formula for Avg (Avg = Sum / # items) we can answer this question. In this problem. Avg = Sum/4 or Avg = 1/4 x Sum, or Avg = .25 x Sum, or Avg = 25% x Sum
Practice working problems from the OG (and other resources) but think about HOW the test makers are testing the concept (and how they could make the problem more difficult, if they wanted to). Understanding this part (the strategy) allows you duel with the test makers and to anticipate where they may be baiting you into selecting an incorrect answer.
28 Oct 2015, 04:42
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Dude, I am so with you!
I do not have an MBA, and have been working for 5 years. I just started cracking the books for the GMAT and took the problem solving section of the diagnostic test. 24 questions, I got 12 correct! Yes, you heard me, 12! I wopping 50%!!
I am applying to the most respected program in the city I live in for the part-time program, and the admissions officer (who is super nice and helpful) said that with my grades she wants to see me crack 600 AT MINIMUM.
Good luck, we can do this, just keep grinding!
I do not have an MBA, and have been working for 5 years. I just started cracking the books for the GMAT and took the problem solving section of the diagnostic test. 24 questions, I got 12 correct! Yes, you heard me, 12! I wopping 50%!!
I am applying to the most respected program in the city I live in for the part-time program, and the admissions officer (who is super nice and helpful) said that with my grades she wants to see me crack 600 AT MINIMUM.
Good luck, we can do this, just keep grinding!
