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hi guys!
need some help with the preparation :shock: :shock: ! I have 2 and half months to prepare, and I have left my current job,I have got another job and will joining it 2 months later....since I have lots of time, I am not able to comprehend my time effectively.can you suggest the best way to do so? :roll:
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Hi Pragadeesh,

It sounds like you're just starting out. Is that true? Have you done any studying so far?

If you're just beginning, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a bit of practice first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the general content and question types first, then that's fine - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) What is your exact Test Date?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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Hi Pragadeesh,

Since it sounds as if you are just starting out on your GMAT journey, it is a good idea to first familiarize yourself with the GMAT exam and then take an MBA.com practice exam. The results of that exam will provide an accurate depiction of what to expect on the GMAT as well as a baseline GMAT score.

However, to provide more personalized advice, I do have some questions for you:

1) What is your GMAT score goal?

2) What are the MBA programs to which you plan to apply? When are your application deadlines?

3) For how many hours a day can you study for your GMAT?

Once you take the official practice exam, please report back with your scores.
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hi all,
thanks for the help,I have taken the Practice Test and got 610.V44 Q30.I have booked the GMAT exam for dec 11 2016.I will be applying for round 2 for US and Canada colleges.I am currently free and have the whole day for just studying till Dec 15th when Ill be joining my next job.I would like to know how to effectively i can utilize my time of 2 months.Also,should I worry about essays right now or after GMAT score? Thanks a ton for the guidance!! :)
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Hi Pragadeesh,

First of all, a 610 is a great start! Was that from an official MBA.com practice exam? In providing further advice, I’m going to assume you are shooting for a 700+ GMAT score - is that accurate?

Since 2 months is not a ton of time to prep for the GMAT, you definitely need to be motivated and study much as possible each and every day. Furthermore, to to make the most of your prep time, keep your learning focused and organized. Thus, you want to strive for linear, targeted learning. In other words, you want to master one topic before you move to the next.

For example, if you are learning about Number Properties, you should learn everything possible about that topic: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc. After that, be sure that you practice with a lot of questions (50 or more) just on Number Properties. The results of that practice will help you to determine how well you have truly mastered that topic. By following this routine for all the quant topics you should be able to raise your quant score.

For verbal you would want to follow a similar study routine; focus on learning one section at a time: reading comprehension, sentence correction, or critical reasoning. However, since your quant appears to be much weaker than your verbal, you may want to focus a bit more of your study efforts on quant.

If you would like some help determine your quant strengths and weaknesses, I welcome you to take my free 37-question quant diagnostic. After completing the diagnostic, you will be provided with a detailed analysis of your proficiency level of GMAT quant topics, as well as an opportunity to discuss your diagnostic results with me or another TTP instructor/coach.

In regard to your essays, what are the application dates of the programs to which you plan to apply? Ideally, you might consider wrapping up the GMAT prior to starting essays; however, just ensure that you have enough time to complete your applications prior to the deadlines.

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out. Good luck!
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Hi Pragadeesh,

To start, a 610 is a strong 'baseline' score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). It also sounds like you have plenty of time to study and improve (although 2 months will pass by faster than you think it will), which is good. That having been said, you'll have to provide a bit more information about your goals before we can properly put together a study plan for you:

1) What is your goal score?
2) What specific Schools are you planning to apply to?
3) When you took this CAT, did you take the FULL CAT (with the Essay and IR sections)?

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