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19 Dec 2017, 05:28
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Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and to the exam as well. I'm a second-year student in economic and finance at Bocconi and i was considering preparing the GMAT during the summer full-time. However, at the end of January i'm gonna have about 10 free days between finals and the beginning of the second semester.
My programme is: between now and January using my free time to do some research about the exam, reading this forum and getting to know the exam structure, the different parts, timing etc.
Then in those 10 days prepare the exam; I'm used to study between 12 and 14 hours per day with some breaks here and there, so we're talking at around 120hrs more or less of effective time spent preparing it and using a few GMAT books that are in my university library.
Considering that i'm aiming for a 720 or more, and that i want to do it mostly to see how the exam is structured and how i'm gonna perform on exam day, what do you guys think? Should I try or wait and prepare it during the summer?
My programme is: between now and January using my free time to do some research about the exam, reading this forum and getting to know the exam structure, the different parts, timing etc.
Then in those 10 days prepare the exam; I'm used to study between 12 and 14 hours per day with some breaks here and there, so we're talking at around 120hrs more or less of effective time spent preparing it and using a few GMAT books that are in my university library.
Considering that i'm aiming for a 720 or more, and that i want to do it mostly to see how the exam is structured and how i'm gonna perform on exam day, what do you guys think? Should I try or wait and prepare it during the summer?
19 Dec 2017, 05:36
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Braccio
Hi Braccio,
I think taking an exam with just 10 days of prep is not going to be sufficient considering your target score.
You need a solid 45-60 days of minimum preparation in order to score big. Having said that, you can take one test from GMATprep software and see where your current score is. That will give you an idea of strengths and weaknesses and you will be able to plan your study schedule better.
19 Dec 2017, 14:04
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Hi Braccio,
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so you shouldn't expect to achieve much in just your initial 10 days of study. In addition, the 720+ score is above the 90th percentile, meaning that less than 10% of Test Takers ever score that high (regardless of how long they study or the number of times they take the GMAT). This is meant to say that you would almost certainly find a better use for those 10 days than studying for 120+ hours and spending $250 to take the Official GMAT when you'll end up having to pay to retake it later.
If you'd like to do some 'investigation' into the Test (and the process of studying for it) during those 10 days - with the goal of committing to a more structured, consistent study routine in the summer - then you might choose to put in some reasonable study time (NOT 10+ hours a day) and then 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). That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison when you study during the summer. 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 discuss the results and how you might study during the summer.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so you shouldn't expect to achieve much in just your initial 10 days of study. In addition, the 720+ score is above the 90th percentile, meaning that less than 10% of Test Takers ever score that high (regardless of how long they study or the number of times they take the GMAT). This is meant to say that you would almost certainly find a better use for those 10 days than studying for 120+ hours and spending $250 to take the Official GMAT when you'll end up having to pay to retake it later.
If you'd like to do some 'investigation' into the Test (and the process of studying for it) during those 10 days - with the goal of committing to a more structured, consistent study routine in the summer - then you might choose to put in some reasonable study time (NOT 10+ hours a day) and then 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). That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison when you study during the summer. 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 discuss the results and how you might study during the summer.
1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
