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Hello everyone,
First and foremost, as my forum handle may suggest, I find the GMAT fun! Nonetheless, I am new to this GMAT experience. I have taken 2 samples from non-GMAC sources and scored in the 700+ range without any prior knowledge of the testing material or format.
Why am I aiming for a 760+? Because I am confident I can, and not much more tbh. I don't think it's overly ambitious given that I'm already getting 700s while jumping into the exams without any prior experience.
The question/request:
I am looking for targeted conversations/suggestions for an approach to creating a "fail-proof" methodology to crack the GMAT. In order to do this I have identified the two overarching issues which, if answered, would be most effective to guarantee success (effectiveness= highest knowledge/ least time)
1. What I am looking for are resources which aim at getting the theory from which all GMAT questions are derived.
2. Are there any main or possibly exhaustive patterns for each section (V and Q)? I assume patterns are broken down into 2 sub-groups:
2a. Resolution methodology per question type, and
2b. examiner's methods for misleading examinee.
Perhaps the 2019/2018 OGs could be a good start but I'm unaware if they answer my aforementioned questions or do they just provide Q&As? Manhattan looked like a solid reference but reading 2000pages doesn't seem all that effective! Does anyone have solid resources tackling the harder question of what constitutes the theory and methodology and how to polish up on some of the overarching concepts or the tougher problems behind the GMAT.
I want to stress that I'm really looking for some condensed reading material or strategies rather than lots of sample Q&As because I apparently have most of the bases covered without even knowing it!
Thanks for your feedback!
Separately, for anyone interested, here is my story and my goals.
Introduction to GMAT:
I was introduced to the GMAT by a handful of friends who went to various MBAs, some more prestigious than others. For most of them, the GMAT was a big piece of the puzzle. I was curious about what it consists of and what makes it so hard. At first, I assumed it would test typical management or business related knowledge such as profit maximizing approaches, Porter's 5 forces 4/5 Cs or other business-related theories. Something resembling a knowledge assessment exam for med-school, engineering, etc. Needless to say, I was clueless.
First GMATs:
Historically, I have taken several IQ tests, scoring exceptionally well in most, to the point that the exams are more of a test of my concentration than my mental capabilities. I recently looked at the US-MENSA society's website out of curiosity and found out that a 95th%ile score would be an immediate qualifier which meant that the GMAT was harder than an IQ test and also a reasoning test. My Interest was piqued. This was intriguing and I was immediately drawn to the challenge. I looked for sample exams to and took 2. First, on studycopter [dot] com which looked well structured but a tad amateurish and even though I answered correctly on most questions, except some of the hardest, I didn't believe the validity of the 700+ score. I looked for a more reputable provider which I found in The Economist/LBS sample. My lowest result in each section was 46Q/43V.
My background:
I haven't played with algebra/geometry for ages but I was excellent 10-15 years ago (lol). I have some engineering background and used to do calculus in my head because I found long-hand to be too easy. I pursued my bachelor education in an average University and am now a certified management accountant working in tax. on the Verbal skills I presume speaking 4 languages and currently studying a 5th must help!
I have studied mostly everything covered in an MBA during my professional accreditation or out of personal interest through courseera, etc. Not to discredit the program, I'm just not sure how much marginal gains in knowledge it can bring to me aside from the networking and the darn piece of paper (neither of which is negligible)!
So what is my interest in the GMAT?
Well, mainly for fun! But also because I would like to try to master it and see if including the score on a CV could land me the jobs I really want in Financial/Business Analysis, nothing overly fancy really. I don't intend to be a CxO but would like to get into something a bit more challenging than... tax. If not, well I'm going to have to apply to an MBA because age is catching up to me and I want to work in something that I love and I'm willing to stomach the sacrifices needed for an MBA if no other route can grant me the opportunity to get a swing at the professional field of expertise that I find most enticing!
On a separate topic, for those interested, most of my MBA friends went to some of the best programs in Europe without having stellar GMATs (slightly below 700) but most of them had good to exceptional personal profiles with good career progressions and strong interpersonal skills. I guess it's not all about the GMAT but rather the full package! Don't just focus on the GMAT, be the best you every day of your life and if getting into the MBA is what destiny has in store for you, then so be it!
First and foremost, as my forum handle may suggest, I find the GMAT fun! Nonetheless, I am new to this GMAT experience. I have taken 2 samples from non-GMAC sources and scored in the 700+ range without any prior knowledge of the testing material or format.
Why am I aiming for a 760+? Because I am confident I can, and not much more tbh. I don't think it's overly ambitious given that I'm already getting 700s while jumping into the exams without any prior experience.
The question/request:
I am looking for targeted conversations/suggestions for an approach to creating a "fail-proof" methodology to crack the GMAT. In order to do this I have identified the two overarching issues which, if answered, would be most effective to guarantee success (effectiveness= highest knowledge/ least time)
1. What I am looking for are resources which aim at getting the theory from which all GMAT questions are derived.
2. Are there any main or possibly exhaustive patterns for each section (V and Q)? I assume patterns are broken down into 2 sub-groups:
2a. Resolution methodology per question type, and
2b. examiner's methods for misleading examinee.
Perhaps the 2019/2018 OGs could be a good start but I'm unaware if they answer my aforementioned questions or do they just provide Q&As? Manhattan looked like a solid reference but reading 2000pages doesn't seem all that effective! Does anyone have solid resources tackling the harder question of what constitutes the theory and methodology and how to polish up on some of the overarching concepts or the tougher problems behind the GMAT.
I want to stress that I'm really looking for some condensed reading material or strategies rather than lots of sample Q&As because I apparently have most of the bases covered without even knowing it!
Thanks for your feedback!
Separately, for anyone interested, here is my story and my goals.
Introduction to GMAT:
I was introduced to the GMAT by a handful of friends who went to various MBAs, some more prestigious than others. For most of them, the GMAT was a big piece of the puzzle. I was curious about what it consists of and what makes it so hard. At first, I assumed it would test typical management or business related knowledge such as profit maximizing approaches, Porter's 5 forces 4/5 Cs or other business-related theories. Something resembling a knowledge assessment exam for med-school, engineering, etc. Needless to say, I was clueless.
First GMATs:
Historically, I have taken several IQ tests, scoring exceptionally well in most, to the point that the exams are more of a test of my concentration than my mental capabilities. I recently looked at the US-MENSA society's website out of curiosity and found out that a 95th%ile score would be an immediate qualifier which meant that the GMAT was harder than an IQ test and also a reasoning test. My Interest was piqued. This was intriguing and I was immediately drawn to the challenge. I looked for sample exams to and took 2. First, on studycopter [dot] com which looked well structured but a tad amateurish and even though I answered correctly on most questions, except some of the hardest, I didn't believe the validity of the 700+ score. I looked for a more reputable provider which I found in The Economist/LBS sample. My lowest result in each section was 46Q/43V.
My background:
I haven't played with algebra/geometry for ages but I was excellent 10-15 years ago (lol). I have some engineering background and used to do calculus in my head because I found long-hand to be too easy. I pursued my bachelor education in an average University and am now a certified management accountant working in tax. on the Verbal skills I presume speaking 4 languages and currently studying a 5th must help!
I have studied mostly everything covered in an MBA during my professional accreditation or out of personal interest through courseera, etc. Not to discredit the program, I'm just not sure how much marginal gains in knowledge it can bring to me aside from the networking and the darn piece of paper (neither of which is negligible)!
So what is my interest in the GMAT?
Well, mainly for fun! But also because I would like to try to master it and see if including the score on a CV could land me the jobs I really want in Financial/Business Analysis, nothing overly fancy really. I don't intend to be a CxO but would like to get into something a bit more challenging than... tax. If not, well I'm going to have to apply to an MBA because age is catching up to me and I want to work in something that I love and I'm willing to stomach the sacrifices needed for an MBA if no other route can grant me the opportunity to get a swing at the professional field of expertise that I find most enticing!
On a separate topic, for those interested, most of my MBA friends went to some of the best programs in Europe without having stellar GMATs (slightly below 700) but most of them had good to exceptional personal profiles with good career progressions and strong interpersonal skills. I guess it's not all about the GMAT but rather the full package! Don't just focus on the GMAT, be the best you every day of your life and if getting into the MBA is what destiny has in store for you, then so be it!
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