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13 Jun 2016, 02:12
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Hi,
I intent to take GMAT in early Sept'16 (or Oct'16 depending on how well I'm prepared!) and aim to score 720-730. I need help in evaluate my study strategy for GMAT exam, if it sound reasonable or if there is something else that I can do to enhance my chances of scoring the desired result.
I recently took diagnostic test (GMATPrep) and scored a mere 500 (Q26 V23). Really disappointed with the result, I had scored 580 on MGMAT diagnostic test last time, however, I know I can do better and have come up with following plan:
Next 2 months
- Spend uninterrupted 2-3 hours on weekdays and 3-4 hours on weekend.
- Start with verbal section (CR first and RC last) then move to quant.
- Practice and evaluate strategy concept after each session
Final month:
- Practice test (5-6 tests in total)
- Fine tune approach and work on weaker area
- Take a call if I should postpone the test date
Inventory:
- Ordered OG17 pack. For now, working with OG15
- MGMAT strategy guide
- Gmat club forum
Is 3 month reasonable timeline given the sheer gap in current and desired score? Please advice.
Thanks in advance,
roadrunner
I intent to take GMAT in early Sept'16 (or Oct'16 depending on how well I'm prepared!) and aim to score 720-730. I need help in evaluate my study strategy for GMAT exam, if it sound reasonable or if there is something else that I can do to enhance my chances of scoring the desired result.
I recently took diagnostic test (GMATPrep) and scored a mere 500 (Q26 V23). Really disappointed with the result, I had scored 580 on MGMAT diagnostic test last time, however, I know I can do better and have come up with following plan:
Next 2 months
- Spend uninterrupted 2-3 hours on weekdays and 3-4 hours on weekend.
- Start with verbal section (CR first and RC last) then move to quant.
- Practice and evaluate strategy concept after each session
Final month:
- Practice test (5-6 tests in total)
- Fine tune approach and work on weaker area
- Take a call if I should postpone the test date
Inventory:
- Ordered OG17 pack. For now, working with OG15
- MGMAT strategy guide
- Gmat club forum
Is 3 month reasonable timeline given the sheer gap in current and desired score? Please advice.
Thanks in advance,
roadrunner
13 Jun 2016, 10:35
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Hi roadrunner,
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they take the GMAT, so your general timeline makes sense. Your individual 'needs' will depend on how well you learn the necessary content and Tactics, so some flexibility with your schedule will be required. You'll likely find it beneficial to do some Quant practice and some Verbal practice each week (as opposed to doing 'all Verbal, then all Quant') and you'll want to take FULL-LENGTH CAT (with the Essay and IR sections) at more regular intervals (and not just at the end of your study timeline).
1) You mentioned how you scored 580 on a practice CAT "the last time" - have you previously studied for the GMAT? How long ago was that and for how long?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they take the GMAT, so your general timeline makes sense. Your individual 'needs' will depend on how well you learn the necessary content and Tactics, so some flexibility with your schedule will be required. You'll likely find it beneficial to do some Quant practice and some Verbal practice each week (as opposed to doing 'all Verbal, then all Quant') and you'll want to take FULL-LENGTH CAT (with the Essay and IR sections) at more regular intervals (and not just at the end of your study timeline).
1) You mentioned how you scored 580 on a practice CAT "the last time" - have you previously studied for the GMAT? How long ago was that and for how long?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
13 Jun 2016, 20:02
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Thanks Rich for the review. Yes, I had studied only for a month in Jul-Aug'15 but this time I'm dead serious about the exam!
Will mix and match both sections like you suggested. A question though:
1) Should I take full length test even before completing all topic review? Would that help given that I'll still not be able to attack problems that I didn't study? Appreciate if you could elaborate on that.
-roadrunner
Will mix and match both sections like you suggested. A question though:
1) Should I take full length test even before completing all topic review? Would that help given that I'll still not be able to attack problems that I didn't study? Appreciate if you could elaborate on that.
-roadrunner
