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I am an incoming senior (undergrad.) Its summer here in Manila and Ive decided to study early for the GMAT. I havent had math in two years.
***EDITED: Sorry forgot to mention
I have a three year working experience.
Ive been working in one of the biggest salt companies in my country
I work directly with the boss' eldest kid.
The company is paying for my tuition since i could not afford it.
I also have international working experience as i am currently employed in the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA.)
***
Are they enough?
So without any PREP (as in.. ZERO) I took the GMATprep. They say it is the CAT that best approximates your GMAT score. I got a 510 Q33 or Q35-dont remember-V27. While taking it, I expected a 300+. It was harder than I thought. I was thinking of taking the test with no prep. Honestly, even I only got a 510, I was actually very happy. Should I be happy? Realistically, what should I aim for??? I am aiming for a 700 since my GPA is very very low. Im not hoping for Kellog or Wharton, near elite schools are fine with me. I want to know my chances of getting a 700. I am going to spend at least 3 months of studying. Do you think I can make it??? PLEASE GIVE ME A GOOD APPROX OF MY GRADE.
Here is my study plan:
Please, please.. Give an advice if you can.
April
FIRST:Finish PR Cracking the GMAT
-I heard this book is good to lift your grade to high 500s or to around 600s. I am done reading. Just doing the diagnostics. Ive learned a lot of tricks from this book. The quant section sucks but verbal is ok.
SECOND: Finish Kaplan GMAT Premier Program
-No idea about this book I bought. I only know its popular among the people in the forum. Im hoping this will lift me somewhere around 630.
---GMATprep again to see where I am at. If still below 630..
THIRD(BACKUP:) Finish ARCO Master the GMAT
-I was able to download a PDF copy of the whole book for free! Im just not sure if its illegal or not. I will likely finish this book if I am not satisfied with my GMATprep.
May
FOURTH: Finish OG 11
-Ok I keep hearing that this is "the book." So hopefully this will take me around 680? There are no copies of this book in the bookstore. I have to order.
FIFTH: Do anything I find
-I used to do this strategy in high school. I looked for all the possible problems the test could offer. I will look in diff forums, books, etc. Ill also probably buy other books as well.
Final note: I dont really have a time table for the test. But Im hoping to take it mid-June.. before school starts. But if I dont feel I am already performing in a high level, I can postpone until August?
***EDITED: Sorry forgot to mention
I have a three year working experience.
Ive been working in one of the biggest salt companies in my country
I work directly with the boss' eldest kid.
The company is paying for my tuition since i could not afford it.
I also have international working experience as i am currently employed in the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA.)
***
Are they enough?
So without any PREP (as in.. ZERO) I took the GMATprep. They say it is the CAT that best approximates your GMAT score. I got a 510 Q33 or Q35-dont remember-V27. While taking it, I expected a 300+. It was harder than I thought. I was thinking of taking the test with no prep. Honestly, even I only got a 510, I was actually very happy. Should I be happy? Realistically, what should I aim for??? I am aiming for a 700 since my GPA is very very low. Im not hoping for Kellog or Wharton, near elite schools are fine with me. I want to know my chances of getting a 700. I am going to spend at least 3 months of studying. Do you think I can make it??? PLEASE GIVE ME A GOOD APPROX OF MY GRADE.
Here is my study plan:
Please, please.. Give an advice if you can.
April
FIRST:Finish PR Cracking the GMAT
-I heard this book is good to lift your grade to high 500s or to around 600s. I am done reading. Just doing the diagnostics. Ive learned a lot of tricks from this book. The quant section sucks but verbal is ok.
SECOND: Finish Kaplan GMAT Premier Program
-No idea about this book I bought. I only know its popular among the people in the forum. Im hoping this will lift me somewhere around 630.
---GMATprep again to see where I am at. If still below 630..
THIRD(BACKUP:) Finish ARCO Master the GMAT
-I was able to download a PDF copy of the whole book for free! Im just not sure if its illegal or not. I will likely finish this book if I am not satisfied with my GMATprep.
May
FOURTH: Finish OG 11
-Ok I keep hearing that this is "the book." So hopefully this will take me around 680? There are no copies of this book in the bookstore. I have to order.
FIFTH: Do anything I find
-I used to do this strategy in high school. I looked for all the possible problems the test could offer. I will look in diff forums, books, etc. Ill also probably buy other books as well.
Final note: I dont really have a time table for the test. But Im hoping to take it mid-June.. before school starts. But if I dont feel I am already performing in a high level, I can postpone until August?
08 Apr 2007, 11:15
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If you are taking the GMAT in order to get into business school (targeting near-elite as you say), I would suggest skipping the GMAT at this time and making getting some work experience. Schools do not accept many people directly from undergrad, and those that make it tend to have very high GPAs and GMAT scores. Since you noted that your GPA is very very low, even a 700+ GMAT will not make you competitive without solid work experience. I think you need to consider how you are focusing your efforts.
08 Apr 2007, 18:12
Kudos
Bookmarks
do not underrate the amount of value schools now a days put on work experience. even if you pull over a 700, theres always someone out there with that score or better and with 3-5 years of good work experience. that's what will separate you from the pack. good luck. be patient.
