Starting off, if this the correct path

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Hi everyone! I just took my first practice GMAT test from the GMAT software. I ended up scoring a 440 without knowing anything about the test, or looking in a book or anything. So regardless to say, i'm a smidge embarassed at that score :oops:

Q was 24 and V was 22 My goal is to take the GMAT in about a years time, which I know is double that than the system of 3-6 months usually prescribed. I have one of the official GMAT review books (the one with the yellow cover) that I got from B&N online for $5 during a clearance. Is this enough to start studying with then, or should I invest in a few more books as well, ones tailored specifically for Quant and Verb so I can really narrow everything down. Also, with a time table of about a 1-1.25 years, should I just use the normal study schedule but essentially just slow it down by half time? Ex: instead of studying for 2 hours a day for 4 weeks, 1 hour a day for 8. My score goal is low to mid 700's, which I know is a HUGE jump, but I feel as though I can do it if I put forth a decent effort in studying and preparing for the exam. I want to get a great score so I can be a bit competitive at the ultra elites. Goal is Ross, HBS or Wharton; and I figure if I aim that high and fall just a little short, I'll still be getting my grad degree from a top U.

Hussain15 · Answer

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PTK · Answer

don't worry , the smallest score I have ever seen/heard about was a 340 a a blond girl passed the GMAT because it was required by the admission committee. btw she prepared for a month. btw the local currency are kudos you may "pay" if you like some's post by clicking "kudos" under one's image. If i were you I would thank Hussain15.

BM · Answer

The prospective timetable is simply too long. Nearly everyone burns out after six months of study. At that point, many perform poorly on the GMAT and lack the energy to recover. Preparing for over one year is too dangerous and, quite frankly, not worth your time.

Fortunately, this is something that we can improve. Hussain15 has posted some very helpful links. Please review them, and if you have further, don't hesitate to ask!

gurpreetsingh · Answer

I second that. I have been preparing since long, but because of one reason or another- not intentionally- I had to shift my plan.

The last thing you want is to lose the confidence. So keep your spirits high and beat the beast.

Do not forget to learn fundamentals before practicing the questions.

Do regular revisions of concepts. Good luck.

NACMaverick · Answer

Thanks for the advice so far everyone. I guess I won't go into a full study session until I know for certain when I will be taking my first GMAT. For now what I will do is just focus on my studies for this semester and the next, then start my full out assault of GMAT prep starting in the summer. Of course if I have a bit of extra time I will start to at least go over the fundamentals (especially quant), but nothing over the top.

GPA has to be decent too to accompany an awesome GMAT score. Trying to go top 10, so everything is going to have to be in order.

GPA has to be decent too to accompany an awesome GMAT score. Trying to go top 10, so everything is going to have to be in order.

n2739178 · Answer

make sure you stick at it solidly for the 3-6 mths with no breaks. That's what I did and I've only JUST started to catch up again to where I was!

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