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08 Aug 2013, 08:08
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Hello to all, this is my first message in the forum.
I just started my GMAT jouney, and I intend to take my test in the final days of November. My goal is INSEAD, with a GMAT score of ~700.
I've purchased all 9books from MGMAT and also OG13 and OGVerbal/Quant 2r.
I also took my first MGMAT CAT test 4 days ago and scored 540 (Q37, V28), with 0 hours study, no knowledge of the test and questions, and ending the quantitive part with 10minutes remaining and also verbal section 5 minutes ahead time alowed (I think i thought to much in the time aspect and took some careless mistakes as well after my review).
My plan is roughly:
Start in August: Start reading books - have 20days for vacation but i need to rest (everyone who has had a 1year old son knows!)
1st month Sept: Study/Remember Quantitative part (engineer background), and start Verbal study.
2nd month Oct: Continue verbal study and start OG exercises and take 2tests with a 15days.
3rd month Nov: OG exercises + 8 test for endurance and time awereness.
Do you think it's achieveable with a mean of 10-15h/week study + 5h/week reading, and a low score of 540 in first test? Should I start with verbal instead? (7,5 in IELTS).
Do you insert every question you take on your ErrorLog or only your wrong answers? Because accuracy reports needs your correct inputs as well but then, your error log start taking you too much time isn't it?
Any other helpful advices?
Thank you.
I just started my GMAT jouney, and I intend to take my test in the final days of November. My goal is INSEAD, with a GMAT score of ~700.
I've purchased all 9books from MGMAT and also OG13 and OGVerbal/Quant 2r.
I also took my first MGMAT CAT test 4 days ago and scored 540 (Q37, V28), with 0 hours study, no knowledge of the test and questions, and ending the quantitive part with 10minutes remaining and also verbal section 5 minutes ahead time alowed (I think i thought to much in the time aspect and took some careless mistakes as well after my review).
My plan is roughly:
Start in August: Start reading books - have 20days for vacation but i need to rest (everyone who has had a 1year old son knows!)
1st month Sept: Study/Remember Quantitative part (engineer background), and start Verbal study.
2nd month Oct: Continue verbal study and start OG exercises and take 2tests with a 15days.
3rd month Nov: OG exercises + 8 test for endurance and time awereness.
Do you think it's achieveable with a mean of 10-15h/week study + 5h/week reading, and a low score of 540 in first test? Should I start with verbal instead? (7,5 in IELTS).
Do you insert every question you take on your ErrorLog or only your wrong answers? Because accuracy reports needs your correct inputs as well but then, your error log start taking you too much time isn't it?
Any other helpful advices?
Thank you.
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09 Aug 2013, 08:07
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Yes, it is possible. My first practice test was a 550 and I managed a 710 in the end.
Few things:
Study plans must be fluid. You must change your study plan when you identify other weaknesses to address them. Your score is only as good as your weakest section/subsection.
Fit practice tests in on regular intervals, not just at the end. You need to gauge your progress to make sure you are on track. Many people study for hours on end and report no improvements. The GMAC spends a lot of money to develop questions thus if you have subconscious tendencies that leads you to incorrect answers, no amount of studying will help. This is why an error log is critical to your prep.
Browse the forums for general help (the forums for the subsections, our timing strategy thread, etc.)
Best of luck,
Few things:
Study plans must be fluid. You must change your study plan when you identify other weaknesses to address them. Your score is only as good as your weakest section/subsection.
Fit practice tests in on regular intervals, not just at the end. You need to gauge your progress to make sure you are on track. Many people study for hours on end and report no improvements. The GMAC spends a lot of money to develop questions thus if you have subconscious tendencies that leads you to incorrect answers, no amount of studying will help. This is why an error log is critical to your prep.
Browse the forums for general help (the forums for the subsections, our timing strategy thread, etc.)
Best of luck,
11 Aug 2013, 07:03
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Hello dear GMAT fellows
Please Welcome me newbie :wink:
I am going to take GMAT (for the first time) on 15th November. So estimated time for working is nearly 3 months !! Target score of course 700+
)
Need your advice about study plan and which books can be the best ?
Background : Business Administration student (so having maths skills)
English is not my native (just moved to NY as resident, however speaking English fluently).
Waiting for your replies any of ur advice will boost my GMAt preparations 
Excited to start !!!
and will be too active as I fell in love with GMAT club already)
Please Welcome me newbie :wink:
I am going to take GMAT (for the first time) on 15th November. So estimated time for working is nearly 3 months !! Target score of course 700+
)Need your advice about study plan and which books can be the best ?
Background : Business Administration student (so having maths skills)
English is not my native (just moved to NY as resident, however speaking English fluently).
Waiting for your replies
any of ur advice will boost my GMAt preparations Excited to start !!!
and will be too active as I fell in love with GMAT club already
) 
