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Welcome - I would look around. At the top of your screen you will see a pinned message that says: Pinned: For anyone Brand New to the GMAT:

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Can anyone from Bangalore here lend/sell me the PowerScore Verbal books if you’re done with your GMAT?

Please let me know 🙏 we can connect in DM to discuss
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Auror_07, my CR guide has a summary of the book: mod-nightblade-s-quick-guide-to-cr-proficiency-295316.html#p2272709

But I would still HIGHLY recommend you pick up a physical, non-summarized copy of the book as well
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Divyaas, don’t ignore studying for it, but make it one of the last things you do. IR, after a certain score, is irrelevant. If you studied for the quant and verbal sections, just make sure to get a feel for the question structure, instructions, and timing

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While we’re at it, just wanted to ask if it is really necessary to purchase the PowerScore RC and SC as well?

I already have the Manhattan All the Verbal. And I think the SC there is quite comprehensive.

What should I then do for RC?
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Divyaas, don’t ignore studying for it, but make it one of the last things you do. IR, after a certain score, is irrelevant. If you studied for the quant and verbal sections, just make sure to get a feel for the question structure, instructions, and timing
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Any resources i can refer to see the question type?
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While we’re at it, just wanted to ask if it is really necessary to purchase the PowerScore RC and SC as well? I already have the Manhattan All the Verbal. And I think the SC there is quite comprehensive. What should I then do for RC?
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The resources listed should be sufficient. I wrote and RC guide that is similar to my CR guide, so you could use that in tandem with your mentioned resources. But the biggest thing is to learn from experts -- follow them on the forum
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Is it a bad idea to quit your job for your MBA prep? It’s already May, I’m targeting UK schools and R1 applications will begin in less than 3 months.

My work demands me to stay 9-10 hours at the office. As a result I really don’t have much time left in the day to spend on GMAT prep. Moreover, I haven’t even gotten started on the other aspects of prep like LoRs and Essays.

I have already taken GMAT once and got a 640 (Q47, V31). But I know that if I get sufficient time I can do way better. But that’s also exactly the problem, thanks to the job I have.

I really do not want to quit, but I don’t know if it’s possible to do any justice to my prep if I don’t quit. I don’t know what make of this catch-22.

If someone here had been through something similar, would love to hear from you! Is there a possible workaround? How do you prepare if your job takes most of your active day?
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Is it a bad idea to quit your job for your MBA prep? It’s already May, I’m targeting UK schools and R1 applications will begin in less than 3 months. My work demands me to stay 9-10 hours at the office. As a result I really don’t have much time left in the day to spend on GMAT prep. Moreover, I haven’t even gotten started on the other aspects of prep like LoRs and Essays. I have already taken GMAT once and got a 640 (Q47, V31). But I know that if I get sufficient time I can do way better. But that’s also exactly the problem, thanks to the job I have. I really do not want to quit, but I don’t know if it’s possible to do any justice to my prep if I don’t quit. I don’t know what make of this catch-22. If someone here had been through something similar, would love to hear from you! Is there a possible workaround? How do you prepare if your job takes most of your active day?
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Hi, It isn’t a bad idea. There are people who do quit job and prepare well and get admits, but its subjective. Firstly they need to justify this during interview as B schools will be receiving application from candidates with high demand job and a good score with it. If you feel you can justify the gap, and have other points that can outweigh this, then you can think of. Of my personal experience, a friend of mine left his job for preparation and until he got admit he was pretty stressed over his decision to quit. It is always ideal to have an backup of if thing didn’t work. You can find a lot of articles on this forum on how to manage preparations with demanding job. All the best with preparations!
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Is it a bad idea to quit your job for your MBA prep? It’s already May, I’m targeting UK schools and R1 applications will begin in less than 3 months. My work demands me to stay 9-10 hours at the office. As a result I really don’t have much time left in the day to spend on GMAT prep. Moreover, I haven’t even gotten started on the other aspects of prep like LoRs and Essays. I have already taken GMAT once and got a 640 (Q47, V31). But I know that if I get sufficient time I can do way better. But that’s also exactly the problem, thanks to the job I have. I really do not want to quit, but I don’t know if it’s possible to do any justice to my prep if I don’t quit. I don’t know what make of this catch-22. If someone here had been through something similar, would love to hear from you! Is there a possible workaround? How do you prepare if your job takes most of your active day?
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I’ll throw my 2 cents at this problem: simply put, you have to do what you feel is necessary. This process is about sacrifice. Something in your normal day has to give (sleep, social life, relaxation time, exercise, ect) to make room for studying. I’d recommend seeing how much you can study at work. I’d also recommend seeing if there is anything else you’d feel comfortable cutting before you quit work. Without an income, you may feel additional pressure to succeed, which can have adverse effects on studying. Only you can answer this question, but do take some time to think through the totality of the decision and every path it leads to
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Is it a bad idea to quit your job for your MBA prep? It’s already May, I’m targeting UK schools and R1 applications will begin in less than 3 months. My work demands me to stay 9-10 hours at the office. As a result I really don’t have much time left in the day to spend on GMAT prep. Moreover, I haven’t even gotten started on the other aspects of prep like LoRs and Essays. I have already taken GMAT once and got a 640 (Q47, V31). But I know that if I get sufficient time I can do way better. But that’s also exactly the problem, thanks to the job I have. I really do not want to quit, but I don’t know if it’s possible to do any justice to my prep if I don’t quit. I don’t know what make of this catch-22. If someone here had been through something similar, would love to hear from you! Is there a possible workaround? How do you prepare if your job takes most of your active day?
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I agree with nightblade354 "do what you feel is necessary". I am not being a pessimist here, but just sharing a different side of the coin.

While I don’t condemn the idea of taking a break from work and devoting to studies/application process- I agree many do and many succeed - I sometimes think the idea is underestimated a lot and more often than not the decision is taken in haste. First, GMAT is only one part of the application - an important one - Yes I agree, but does it cost to leave everything? Probably not in my opinion. Second, taking a break may impact your resume. While employers will not always look down on the fact that you’ve taken a career break, but it does happen in the job market (harsh reality - esp. in competitive job markets). If not forever, you will have to justify the career break in the first few instances and make your case strong enough for people to accept that (some instances include your first job post-MBA and during your application process). Third, without a job - getting a recommendation may not be as easy as you think. Of course, you can reach out to your ex. employers with whom you’ve probably developed good relations by now, but to them will be an ex. employee when they recommend. So you’re recommendations even at best ones wouldn’t depict your current role. Fourth (and the last one I promise :lol: ) Assuming that you’re targeting for Sep’24 intake, if you plan to take a career break from now until your classes begin, you will be out of the job market for more than a year- which means you lose a year worth of experience (if not money $$$).

So what you can do?

Life (and life as future managers) is all about ’MANAGING’ and ’JUGGLING’ - after all, you’re planning to become a manager post-MBA. So, why not start now ;)

First - You can plan your day differently. I wouldn’t repeat what nightblade354 has already said, but cut down a little of everything not so important as GMAT is (a bit of sleep, a bit of Netflix, a bit of hangout so on). Give back that time to your studies. If you’re able to even cut down even 10 mins out of six activities, you will have saved an hour each day which you can devote to studies ( 1 hour each day may not seem significant but that extra 5 hours of study per week). Travel time is another great way to revise stuff that you already know. You can devote weekends/holidays completely to GMAT and to the application process.

Second - You can be completely honest about your career plans to your manager or to the concerned person in your organization. Tell them you’re planning an MBA (or higher ed.) and you can request a reduced workload or reduced work hours (if you’re organization permits that). Trust me, no one looks down on higher education as a sin. Your organization will be more receptive than you think.

Third - If nothing works out, I would recommend taking a sabbatical instead of a career break. Sabbatical will give you the necessary time without having an impact on your resume. So a win-win for all!

With whatever said (and if you’re still reading this and have not left mid-way), your priorities are yours, and do whatever you think works best for you. Just wanted to share a different perspective - that’s all. Rooting for your success. All the best :)

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Thanks 🙏

Really helpful and encouraging insights. Glad to have found this forum!

Yes ideally the best way to do is to make sacrifices, only in my case I would have to sacrifice efficiency at work and give time instead to my priority.

I will consider all the options and see how to go about it🙏
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Hello. Good evening. I am Sanjana.
I am planning to give GMAT this August/September.
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Hello Sanjana

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same but i am trying for isb

any suggestions as to how to go about the preparation for the exam as i am relying completely on self study
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Hi Auror_07 I agree with nightblade354 that you cannot do it all and something has to give.... but one thing about quitting your job prior to the MBA application is accounting for the employment gap AND considering your recommendations. It is important that you are able have strong recommendations, make sure a boss/supervisor at this job is willing to provide this even if you leave. Telling an adcom that you needed to quit your job to study for the GMAT may be a read flag for how you will be able to balance the demands of a full-time MBA (studying/projects/recruitment/ec's). If you have a project going in tandem or you can join a start up with your friends... this could be the leading reason for the career shift, instead of studying.



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Is it a bad idea to quit your job for your MBA prep? It’s already May, I’m targeting UK schools and R1 applications will begin in less than 3 months. My work demands me to stay 9-10 hours at the office. As a result I really don’t have much time left in the day to spend on GMAT prep. Moreover, I haven’t even gotten started on the other aspects of prep like LoRs and Essays. I have already taken GMAT once and got a 640 (Q47, V31). But I know that if I get sufficient time I can do way better. But that’s also exactly the problem, thanks to the job I have. I really do not want to quit, but I don’t know if it’s possible to do any justice to my prep if I don’t quit. I don’t know what make of this catch-22. If someone here had been through something similar, would love to hear from you! Is there a possible workaround? How do you prepare if your job takes most of your active day?
I’ll throw my 2 cents at this problem: simply put, you have to do what you feel is necessary. This process is about sacrifice. Something in your normal day has to give (sleep, social life, relaxation time, exercise, ect) to make room for studying. I’d recommend seeing how much you can study at work. I’d also recommend seeing if there is anything else you’d feel comfortable cutting before you quit work. Without an income, you may feel additional pressure to succeed, which can have adverse effects on studying. Only you can answer this question, but do take some time to think through the totality of the decision and every path it leads to
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