Self Study with GMATCLUB or some Institute locally

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Hi People

I am in dilemma whether to join any institute or study by my own. I want to take GMAT by December (as I have read that 3 month study is enough for GMAT and there is a GMAT study plan of 3 month ). I have been reading posts and debriefs from various people and understanding what they did and what is best.

Yet, I know I am not good at Quants (though i am an engineer) and at verbal. Should I use stuff available here and start my studies or should I join some institute in my city.

Can anybody please help me what to do...

GeneralEducation · Answer

Hi Subhash,

Practice as many questions from OG and other other resources available online. Try dedicating 2-3 hours per day(minimum) for the preparation. Also take the mock tests available online to understand the different sections. Self study is always good, however an expert guidance is also recommended to excel in GMAT. Try this  https://goo.gl/HTB4eq  and an expert instructor will analyze your score and provide the feedback.

Hope this helps.

singhaldheeraj · Answer

first of all give the mock test evaluate your score

if you are near to you target score then just practice online free resources and gmat club

if just little far -means you need to develop stamina and real test skills not much conceptual so go for any online course which give maximum mock cat

if very far behind use basics books such as Manhattan etc read them thoroughly twice atleast and then follow from step 1

most important thing use OG books atleast twice and for time management use my thread time management excel sheet which help you in developing time

finally what i recommend is it much better to take online course rather then physical unless you are very poor in basics as gmat is on screen test and tests your skill on the screen not on paper

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KarishmaB · Answer

Other's debriefs can only give you the various options available. They cannot help you pick one of them. You need to decide based on what works for you - how much personal attention you need, how do you study best etc.

People use various methods such as self study using OG, self study using a prep test package, online on-demand video courses with study packages, online courses, in class courses and private tutoring. What you should use depends on your needs. If you study well on your own, self study could do the job. If you need frequent guidance, an online/classroom course would be right for you. If you need undivided attention, private tutoring is the way to go.

phythagurus1 · Answer

Its great if you are thinking to study yourselves. 
But the thing is while self study you have to be aware about all of things about GMAT, what you should prepare and what not to, what's the best way, tips and tricks to solve the problems in minimum time still be perfect answers.

If you have good enough idea of all above, go for self study. Otherwise go for some GMAT preparation institute like PythaGurus to prepare well with less efforts.

subhashbohra · Answer

Thank you all for your guidance.... I have been reading about GMAT  Study plan

I am thinking to first go through basics, like manhattan GMAT basic guides and then take up practice questions. I might take more than 3 or 4 months but then I will build my base strong.

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