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Hi GouthamKS,

Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores. You appear to have given yourself plenty of time to study, which is good - now you have to be efficient with your studies and put in the proper effort. By focusing on the GMAT now (well in advance of working on your applications), you've made a smart choice. Once you have that first CAT score, we can discuss how best to proceed.

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Hi GouthamKS,

Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores. You appear to have given yourself plenty of time to study, which is good - now you have to be efficient with your studies and put in the proper effort. By focusing on the GMAT now (well in advance of working on your applications), you've made a smart choice. Once you have that first CAT score, we can discuss how best to proceed.

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Then, I'll hit CAT later today and get back here with my score. Though I'm afraid to take mocks, but also I think it is better if I do it as soon as I can since it will help me to know my strength and weakness.


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Should I take diagnostic test?

I have started my preparation for GMAT. However, every forum says to take diagnostic test before kick start the preparation for GMAT, so that it will help to diagnose my current level. However, I am afraid to take diagnostic test right away as it has been quite sometime since I'm out of university, almost 5 years hence I'm bad at basics.

What do you suggest?
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
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Unfortunately, I still couldn't take mock yet..


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