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Hi, anyone who started their prep recently ? I am looking for a study buddy or a study group to discuss various questions/ concepts. We can connect virtually

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It’s not chat. Just go to the forum and create a post here. I am sending the link for the same for your reference. general-gmat-questions-and-strategies-1/

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Hi, a lot of groups over https://gmatclub.com/chat, WhatsApp, and discord exist but if you are just starting your prep then I would suggest you complete self-study first because group discussions are generally helpful to make your fundamentals solid. Hence, first you need to develop your foundational knowledge so for that you can follow Ninja’s study plan gmat-ninja-study-plan-week-400295.html

or you can check out this video https://youtu.be/KGY5vxqMeYk

there could be other ways to improve too, so follow what you like the best!

^FYI This website has edited certain names of social media platforms which I wrote in the beginning.

Hello, did anyone recently took the EA and still has access to their GMAC prep resources? I would appreciate if can share. It’s a little difficult purchasing the materials with the dwindling exchange rate.

Anyone wanna team up for GMAT prep? Please DM as I am unable to send direct messages.

Anyone planning for Indian colleges with GMAT this year and is planning to give focus edition and hasn’t started preparing yet, dm me if you’re interested to start again.

I am planning for abroad colleges with Gmat and i want to give focus edition in oct... I don’t have any preparation what I can to do to prepare myself for achieving good scores?

Start with cold mock (means take an official mock without studying anything, so that you know your baseline), after that prepare a study plan which will help you make your foundational knowledge solid. You can then proceed with multiple mocks which will help you with your time strategy as well as give confidence for the actual exam itself. All the best!

Hi everyone, I am very new to the GMAT space, I read a few articles, watched a few videos, and I wanted to know the difference between GMAT and GMAT Focus Edition and which one of them should I take?

Hi sehajj.k.

This article discusses the differences between the two tests.

The GMAT Focus Edition: A Complete Guide

Also, here are some tips on how to decide which to take.

If you are unsure of which version of the GMAT to take, the standard GMAT or the GMAT Focus Edition, the good news is that there is a lot of carryover between the exams. So, even if you begin preparing for the standard GMAT, you can easily switch to the Focus Edition (or vice versa).

Here are some differences between the GMAT and GMAT Focus to consider when you’re deciding which one to take.

Content:

The GMAT Focus does not contain Geometry, while the standard GMAT does.

The GMAT Focus does not contain Sentence Correction, while the standard GMAT does.

The GMAT Focus does not contain pure math Data Sufficiency questions, while the standard GMAT does. Pure math DS questions ask about the value of a variable and involve the use of math rules to find an answer. Word problem-based DS questions involving real-world scenarios appear on both the Focus Edition and the standard GMAT.

The GMAT Focus does not include an Analytical Writing Assessment (essay section), while the standard GMAT does.

Timing:

Although you can sign up for the GMAT Focus starting August 29, you cannot take it until around October of this year, although no exact date has been set. The current GMAT will be available until early 2024, though no exact date when it will be phased out has been given.

Acceptance of GMAT Focus:

Wharton is currently not accepting GMAT Focus scores, and HBS is not accepting GMAT Focus scores for the first or second rounds of the current application cycle. It’s possible that other schools will follow suit. So, it’s a good idea to find out whether your target schools are accepting the GMAT Focus Edition before making a decision regarding which test to take.

Availability of Score Data:

Until many test-takers have taken the GMAT Focus Edition, there won’t be score data that schools can use to determine exactly what GMAT Focus scores mean or that test-takers can use to choose a GMAT Focus score goal.

GMAC has released predicted GMAT Focus score percentiles and a table that shows how GMAT Focus scores are expected to line up with standard GMAT scores.

However, the predictions may prove to be inaccurate. So, you may not be able to reliably set a GMAT Focus score goal for some time after the new test is released.

Which Test to Choose?

If you plan to apply to schools in round 1 of the current application cycle, you need to take the standard GMAT, since the Focus Edition will not be available in time for round 1 deadlines.

If you plan to take the test after September 2023 and apply in round 2 of the current application cycle or later, you could take the test that better fits your skill set, until the standard GMAT is no longer available. Just be sure that your target schools will accept the Focus Edition before you go with that version.

However, for round 2 of the current application cycle, it will be a little safer to take the standard GMAT, since you will definitely have score data you can use to set a score goal and you can be sure that all your target schools will accept standard GMAT scores.

On the other hand, if you plan to take the test in early 2024, it will be safer to prepare for the Focus Edition because the standard GMAT may cease to be available before you achieve your target score.

Lastly, you can always start with one test and switch to the other. So, your initial decision does not have to be set in stone.

Thanks a lot, that was very informative!

Just one more question, I plan to take the GMAT in Oct-Nov’23 but plan to apply to b-schools only after a year or two, which version would be best suited for me?

If we take standard GMAT test, that will be acceptable in 2024 as well, right?

Maybe the Focus Edition in case it takes longer for you to achieve your goal than you expect.

Yes, it will be acceptable for five years until your scores expire.

Okay thank you. And, the official guide for 2023-24 is available in Focus edition only. So should we go for the 2022 edition?