Hi everyone,
I have recently graduated from a college in the US as an international student. I would like to get into a good grad school either in Europe or US in a few years after obtaining some work experience. I figured it would best for me to try to get the GMAT out of the way as soon as possible so I can focus on work and other things.
My goal is to get into the 700s. I know it will be hard but I am a good student and if I work hard I think I can achieve my goal. To get there, I need to get the best information regarding on how to prepare. I got the 8
MGMAT Strategy guides (4th Edition) and
OG (12th Edition).
My original plan is to start studying for a month or so and take the first practice test to see where I stand. After that, I think I should focus on minimizing my weaknesses and focusing on strengths. To do that, as I see from other people on forum, I need to keep an
error log. In addition I should visit this forum for any possible help. Finally, after I've gone through everything I should start practicing with the questions from the
OG.
Then I believe I should take the second GMAT prep test and see if I am satisfied with the score. If I am satisfied, I should take the test, if not, I should keep studying. I am aware of the charts at the beginning of this topic and I am keeping them in mind.
This is my study plan. I would like to know what you people think about it and I have a few questions:
1) Is it better to first study Quant, Verbal or you have to study both simultaneously in order to be a high scorer in each?
2) If you scored for example 750 on a GMAT and did not study for a month or two...would your score drop a lot or the test is more of a set of rules that if you truly understand you will not forget it?
3) Is my book selection sufficient to get into the 700s?
4) If I understood well, bb said that studying involves reading some books. Does it mean if I choose to read some outside books, I should read it with my ""GMAT detectors" or my mind can go anywhere?
This should be all for now, I know the questions probably look weird to you. I would REALLY appreciate your answers, comments, ideas or even critics. I just want to do well
Thank you!