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Hi CPodder,

Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, 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 take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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Dear All,
English is not my native language, so I have some difficulties. After studying all the articles from form, I planed as below to take preparation for Gmat

For Quant
1st - will go thru with MGMAT Math Foundation
2nd - Will complete MGMAT series guide & OG
3rd - Will do the real practice test / Cats thru on line.

For Verbal
1st - Will review the grammar thru GMATclub grammar book
2nd - will go thru with MGMAT Verbal Foundation
3rd - Will complete MGMAT series guide & OG
4th - Will do the real practice test / Cats thru on line.


At the end i have 3 questions -
1. Am I in correct path ?
2. Do I still need to buy or try Veritas collection?
3. Do I need Kaplan book also ?

Please confirm

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Will do the real practice test / Cats thru on line.

You should take approximately 6-8 CATs at least not a single

Am I in correct path ?

It depends upon the strategies you choose for your prep

Start with quant, learn the concepts tested on GMAT
After learning, practice your learned section with timed practice
You can also take quizzes to meet the pace of GMAT

1 Month for learning concepts and 15 days of practice and same with the verbal
when completed all the concepts learning and handsome practice
Take full lenght CATs, know your estimated score

Analyze the result with Correct/incorrect questions, pacing analysis
trace your mistakes and learn from them, make an error log to know
your mistakes in the previously attempted questions

Best CATs

1. Official GMAC (50+50$)
2. Manhattan GMAT (49$)
3. GMAT Club Quant CATs (80$)
4. Veritas CATs (49$ but you can buy at 15-20$ During sale period)

2. Do I still need to buy or try Veritas collection?
3. Do I need Kaplan book also ?


If you using Manhattan Guide Series, you have no need of Veritas Guides or Kaplan
because Manhattan guides is comprehensive material for GMAT

Good Luck
Cheers :)
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Dear All,
English is not my native language, so I have some difficulties. After studying all the articles from form, I planed as below to take preparation for Gmat

For Quant
1st - will go thru with MGMAT Math Foundation
2nd - Will complete MGMAT series guide & OG
3rd - Will do the real practice test / Cats thru on line.

For Verbal
1st - Will review the grammar thru GMATclub grammar book
2nd - will go thru with MGMAT Verbal Foundation
3rd - Will complete MGMAT series guide & OG
4th - Will do the real practice test / Cats thru on line.


At the end i have 3 questions -
1. Am I in correct path ?
2. Do I still need to buy or try Veritas collection?
3. Do I need Kaplan book also ?

Please confirm

Hi CPodder ,

You should study for around three months to achieve a good score. I would encourage you take one of the two GMAT PREP practice test. You can know your weaknesses and work on them. If you are willing to study dedicatedly for that period, you are sure to achieve your goal. I believe you may benefit from taking a GMATPREP course.

Your choice of using MGMAT guides for your preparation is great. MGMAT guides are phenomenal and cover the entire syllabus really well. I must add that if you are particularly looking to discover and improve on your weak areas in Quant; a subscription to GMATCLUB tests is the best way to do that. They are indeed phenomenal and will not only pinpoint your weak areas but also help you improve on them.

Also for verbal, I would highly encourage you to consider e-gmat verbal online or the e-gmat verbal live course. They are both amazing courses especially designed for non-natives. They offer almost 25% of their courses for free so you can try out their free trial to decide which one you want to go for. Plus the e-gmat Scholaranium which is included in both the courses is one of the best verbal practice tools in the market.

Further taking multiple mocks might help. Apart from the GMATPREP, Manhattan GMAT tests and Veritas Prep Tests in my experience have a good verbal and Quant section and will certainly help you point out and improve your weak areas.

Further another advantage of taking many mocks is to build up your stamina. Apart from the GMATPREP tests, taking practise tests of any major GMATPREP company ought to do that.

I would also encourage you to purchase the latest version of OG and the verbal review for some great additional practice. Here is a link that will help you with your decision.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ve ... 68383.html

Lastly, you can check out a very interesting article by Mike McGarry from Magoosh detailing a 3 month study plan

https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/3-month-g ... -students/. You will find it very helpful as it gives out a study plan as per your needs.

Hope this helps. All the best.