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22 Mar 2015, 13:38
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Hi all thank you in advance for any feedback that you be able to offer. Here is my story:
I initially began studying for the GMAT during the Fall '13 with the same target score 500-550 in order to get into my desired/targeted B-school.
I spent roughly an hour everyday after work, heavily focusing on the quant portion of the exam. After about 2-3 months of studying I managed to take the actual exam and let's just say completely bombed it. I felt like I was doing okay at first but the time was starting to run out the as the test progressed, forcing me to pick up the speed therefore the test evolved into a guessing game by the end.
Naturally I'm not the best standardized test taker. I'm not looking to get an extremely high score as mentioned above, just need to achieve the targeted range.
Here is what I used to study for the exam:
-Kaplan Premier
-Princeton Review
- Official Gmat Guide '13
At this point I don't think my strategy works for me. After hearing a lot of great review from the Manhattan gmat series, I'm enticed to try it. However, the eight book series seems to be too intense for the time frame that I'm looking for. Ultimately I'd like to be able to achieve the desired score within two months of studying. I'm not able to dedicate a a full hour of studying everyday due to the severity of my work schedule. I'm planning on three hours during the weekdays and about three-four hours during the weekend.
Please offer any advise that you might think can help me get back to achieving my dream of getting this test out of the way. I've been on and off studying for it and it's constantly on a back of my mind.
Thank you!
I initially began studying for the GMAT during the Fall '13 with the same target score 500-550 in order to get into my desired/targeted B-school.
I spent roughly an hour everyday after work, heavily focusing on the quant portion of the exam. After about 2-3 months of studying I managed to take the actual exam and let's just say completely bombed it. I felt like I was doing okay at first but the time was starting to run out the as the test progressed, forcing me to pick up the speed therefore the test evolved into a guessing game by the end.
Naturally I'm not the best standardized test taker. I'm not looking to get an extremely high score as mentioned above, just need to achieve the targeted range.
Here is what I used to study for the exam:
-Kaplan Premier
-Princeton Review
- Official Gmat Guide '13
At this point I don't think my strategy works for me. After hearing a lot of great review from the Manhattan gmat series, I'm enticed to try it. However, the eight book series seems to be too intense for the time frame that I'm looking for. Ultimately I'd like to be able to achieve the desired score within two months of studying. I'm not able to dedicate a a full hour of studying everyday due to the severity of my work schedule. I'm planning on three hours during the weekdays and about three-four hours during the weekend.
Please offer any advise that you might think can help me get back to achieving my dream of getting this test out of the way. I've been on and off studying for it and it's constantly on a back of my mind.
Thank you!
22 Mar 2015, 14:21
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commonsenseny,
When you study Official Guide - make sure you follow along our video explanations at www.gmatpill.com/official-guide
You will see how someone else thinks through these questions and this exposure can really help you think differently.
Our program is focused on maximizing effectiveness in as little time as possible. So if you are hesitant with other more traditional programs that take up a lot of time, you may be interested in what we have to offer. Certainly check out the free sample videos at the bottom of our homepage as well as the free practice links below in my signature.
We do recommend that you focus on your weakest section for multiple consecutive days before moving onto your second weakest section. Then mix the questions and allow the last week to test yourself.
Good luck!
When you study Official Guide - make sure you follow along our video explanations at www.gmatpill.com/official-guide
You will see how someone else thinks through these questions and this exposure can really help you think differently.
Our program is focused on maximizing effectiveness in as little time as possible. So if you are hesitant with other more traditional programs that take up a lot of time, you may be interested in what we have to offer. Certainly check out the free sample videos at the bottom of our homepage as well as the free practice links below in my signature.
We do recommend that you focus on your weakest section for multiple consecutive days before moving onto your second weakest section. Then mix the questions and allow the last week to test yourself.
Good luck!
22 Mar 2015, 18:19
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Hi commonsenseny,
Before I can offer any pointed advice, I'd like to know a bit more about your situation:
1) What was your score when you took the GMAT back in 2013 (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) When was the last time you took a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT (including the Essay and IR sections)?
3) What was your score on that CAT?
When you say that you want to take the GMAT within 2 months, what does THAT mean exactly? Do you have to take the GMAT by a certain date? What would you do if you couldn't hit your goals in that time frame?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Before I can offer any pointed advice, I'd like to know a bit more about your situation:
1) What was your score when you took the GMAT back in 2013 (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) When was the last time you took a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT (including the Essay and IR sections)?
3) What was your score on that CAT?
When you say that you want to take the GMAT within 2 months, what does THAT mean exactly? Do you have to take the GMAT by a certain date? What would you do if you couldn't hit your goals in that time frame?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
