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Right time to pursue GMAT ? [#permalink] New post   18 Apr 2017, 06:37
I graduated in 2016 with a BTech in Electronics and Communication engineering. I joined my current job in December 2016.
I had given the CAT in 2016, it's the preliminary Exam for getting into the Top BSchools in India. However I could not clear it in the first attempt, came out with a 91%ile.

The first few months in 2017 was hectic for me with the job and a new city. 3 months have flown off. Now I'm thinking of the GMAT.

I am planning to give the CAT too this year, and for those who know about CAT : Its hard, requires lot of prep and dedication and also has an element of luck.

So I wanted to ask is it too late for giving the GMAT now? I haven't started the prep yet though. Will it be unwise to Prep ONLY for GMAT for a whole 2.5 months, leaving CAT Prep, given the application timeline?

Should I attempt the GMAT next year, by March 2018, and only concentrate for the CAT now? Would my profile be affected when I write GMAT next year and apply to BSchools next year?Would it be too late?

Or should I grind it out this year, giving both the exams?

Could somebody please give me some advice on this and suggest a timeline?

Any suggestions are welcome.
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Re: Right time to pursue GMAT ? [#permalink] New post   18 Apr 2017, 07:11
ThatKickassGirl wrote:
I graduated in 2016 with a BTech in Electronics and Communication engineering. I joined my current job in December 2016.
I had given the CAT in 2016, it's the preliminary Exam for getting into the Top BSchools in India. However I could not clear it in the first attempt, came out with a 91%ile.

The first few months in 2017 was hectic for me with the job and a new city. 3 months have flown off. Now I'm thinking of the GMAT.

I am planning to give the CAT too this year, and for those who know about CAT : Its hard, requires lot of prep and dedication and also has an element of luck.

So I wanted to ask is it too late for giving the GMAT now? I haven't started the prep yet though. Will it be unwise to Prep ONLY for GMAT for a whole 2.5 months, leaving CAT Prep, given the application timeline?

Should I attempt the GMAT next year, by March 2018, and only concentrate for the CAT now? Would my profile be affected when I write GMAT next year and apply to BSchools next year?Would it be too late?

Or should I grind it out this year, giving both the exams?

Could somebody please give me some advice on this and suggest a timeline?

Any suggestions are welcome.


Hey,
Don't put GMAT Prep into the long box.
GMAT is hard test too, so you'll need a lot of preparation to get sound score.

I'm recommending you to start your GMAT Prep journey ASAP. Just to be sure that you're aware of some nuances.
Good luck!
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Re: Right time to pursue GMAT ? [#permalink] New post   18 Apr 2017, 07:35
LeonidK wrote:
Hey,
Don't put GMAT Prep into the long box.
GMAT is hard test too, so you'll need a lot of preparation to get sound score.

I'm recommending you to start your GMAT Prep journey ASAP. Just to be sure that you're aware of some nuances.
Good luck!



I was thinking if giving the GMAT in Jan 2018 would be too late? If I get a good score then by the time I apply to the colleges I would already have 2 Years of Experience. Wouldn't that weaken my chances of getting in?
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Re: Right time to pursue GMAT ? [#permalink] New post   19 Apr 2017, 05:19
ThatKickassGirl wrote:
LeonidK wrote:
Hey,
Don't put GMAT Prep into the long box.
GMAT is hard test too, so you'll need a lot of preparation to get sound score.

I'm recommending you to start your GMAT Prep journey ASAP. Just to be sure that you're aware of some nuances.
Good luck!



I was thinking if giving the GMAT in Jan 2018 would be too late? If I get a good score then by the time I apply to the colleges I would already have 2 Years of Experience. Wouldn't that weaken my chances of getting in?


Beginning of the January is the Deadline for R2 for most Business Schools.
You will have no time for second attempt if needed.
You can take this risk if you're very confident with your estimated test score.
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Re: Right time to pursue GMAT ? [#permalink] New post   20 Apr 2017, 10:02
LeonidK wrote:
ThatKickassGirl wrote:
LeonidK wrote:
Hey,
Don't put GMAT Prep into the long box.
GMAT is hard test too, so you'll need a lot of preparation to get sound score.

I'm recommending you to start your GMAT Prep journey ASAP. Just to be sure that you're aware of some nuances.
Good luck!



I was thinking if giving the GMAT in Jan 2018 would be too late? If I get a good score then by the time I apply to the colleges I would already have 2 Years of Experience. Wouldn't that weaken my chances of getting in?


Beginning of the January is the Deadline for R2 for most Business Schools.
You will have no time for second attempt if needed.
You can take this risk if you're very confident with your estimated test score.


Don'e forget that chances to be accepted is higher in R1 than in R2 and than in R3.
Less competition and additional Rounds to apply if not accepted in R1.
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Re: Right time to pursue GMAT ? [#permalink] New post   20 Apr 2017, 20:34
When are you going to apply to B-school?
If you are aiming for 2018 intake, then Jan 2018 is way too late but if you're gunning for 2019 intake then it's a good schedule.
Assuming you're Indian, I highly recommend that you apply to schools in R1.
The deadlines for R1 usually are in late September/August.
Ideally you'd want to finish with GMAT 2-3 months in advance, so June or July'17.
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