Andre4 wrote:
Hi all,
I just would like to ask for a little piece of advise from previous GMAT takers.
I never had the GMAT exam before, and am starting my preparation right now (need to pass the GMAT by May 2015).
I am then deciding which course is more suitable to me (in person/online & which course between Optimus Prep/
Magoosh/GMAT Pills/Kaplan etc. etc.).
Unfortunately, I do not have a sound math knowledge - actually I have a very weak one - and, joining a few trials of some of the courses mentioned above, I found out that the quantitative session of the GMAT is - definitely - my weakness, where I will need to work harder.
I am not a English native speaker, so of course I will need to work hard also on the verbal session, but the quantitative one will be definitely the greater challenge for me.
I would be grateful if you can share your previous experiences and give me a tip, helping me to choose the right course (in person/online & which course would be better between Optimus Prep/
Magoosh/GMAT Pills/Kaplan etc. etc.) given my need of a good "math course" (starting even from the basics...).
Also, to help you addressing me to the right course (THANK YOU for your help!!), be aware that I work from Monday to Friday and I would need then a course that allows me to take lessons in the weekend - it would be great a course that allows me to review the material every time I need, studying at my own pace.
Thank you in advance for your precious contribution.
Look forward to hearing from you soon,
Best,
Andre
I would like to share a few important points with you:
1. If you feel that you need basic help in Math before you start with GMAT Quant, refer your middle school/high school books. Revise basics of algebra, arithmetic and geometry from these. If you are wondering which particular topics, then pick up
the official guide. It has a Math review section. Look at the topics from that and review those from your school books first. Once you are done, read through the Math review section of the guide and figure out whether you are comfortable with the basics discussed (leave out the more advanced topics of statistics, probability etc for the time being). If yes, then you are ready to try some GMAT relevant material. We have skill builders sessions in our books which will help you review the basics once again. Thereafter, more advanced concepts will start.
There are also some websites you may find useful: khanacademy.org and purplemath.com
2. You should start working on Verbal side by side. Start reading English dailies, magazines etc. Reading comprehension needs good reading skills which evolve with some serious practice.
3. Once you are on your way to covering the basics, consider which course is best suited to you. According to your needs, what I can suggest from the Veritas repertoire is the GMAT On-Demand course in which you can stream video lessons when you want and where you want. You get homework help, practice tests etc. Check out the details here:
https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/gmat-course-options/