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Hello everyone!
I just started my gmat preparation this month. I'm a bit slow in both quant and verbal. For example, it took me 6 hours to solve and comprehend a critical reasoning weakening problem. I made good result in my graduation, but I had to spend more hours compared with my peers. Is GMAT will be a good idea for an average students? Can I have suggestions regarding this test?

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Manhattan Quant Guides
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For CR: The Powerscore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible
For RC: Aristotle RC Grail

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The Official Guide for GMAT 2015-20
The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review 2015-20
The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review 2015-20

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You can start with Quant or Verbal which suits you. If you have started with Quant then Start with the Arithmetic but if started with verbal then start first with Sentence correction. One month for learning Quant concepts and one month for practicing question and same practice for Verbal. During you Practicing question don't forget to make an error log to track your weak areas after practice. Once you know your weak areas revise your Concepts related to those areas and do some more Practice. 6-8 CATs are enough for practice the real tests. Make your Stamina for sitting 3 hours in the test and don't study more than 2 hours in one sit and 4 hours per day

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Is GMAT will be a good idea for an average students?
If your business school required GMAT, you must go for it whoever you are (could be average student or anything else).
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Hey samenbh20

Whether you are intelligent or less intelligent, If you have a dream/need for GMAT, Just go for it. Never think that it is not for you.
Prepare step by step, start with concepts, study plan.. and keep going till you hit your target score. this forum has so much of content to help you in your
preparations(Use search option). Make the best use of GC. All the best!


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Hello everyone!
I just started my gmat preparation this month. I'm a bit slow in both quant and verbal. For example, it took me 6 hours to solve and comprehend a critical reasoning weakening problem. I made good result in my graduation, but I had to spend more hours compared with my peers. Is GMAT will be a good idea for an average students? Can I have suggestions regarding this test?

regards,
Samen Bhuyan


Being slow is not a bad thing if you are steady as well. Studying extra hours, you managed good results, and you can do the same in the GMAT test as well. You can read stories of lots of average students who aced the targeted score. You can do several things to have good preparation for GMAT. First of all, the Manhattan prep strategy guides must help with all the concepts required for the test. Besides, you should go through the GMAT official guides giving you the savor of the real test.

You can find free video solutions of quant problems from https://gmatquantum.com/official-guides/og13/ , and for verbal you can see the solution of experts from the GMAT Club.

Empower GMAT is a superb online course for GMAT, and You can use the Empower GMAT course. It is a comprehensive course for SC, RC and CR as well.
This online platform will support you a lot and offers more video lessons. You can see the trial version and decide.
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Hello everyone!
I just started my gmat preparation this month. I'm a bit slow in both quant and verbal. For example, it took me 6 hours to solve and comprehend a critical reasoning weakening problem. I made good result in my graduation, but I had to spend more hours compared with my peers. Is GMAT will be a good idea for an average students? Can I have suggestions regarding this test?

regards,
Samen Bhuyan
Curriculum for GMAT does not match our regular academics curriculum , so it is ok to take so many hours in the beginning. Key is hat you should improve over time.
Start you preparation and see where you stand after a month. Keep a check
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Hi Samen,

It sounds like you're just starting out. Is that true? How much studying have you done so far?

If you're just beginning, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can access 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a bit of practice first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the general content and question types first, then that's fine - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. A FULL CAT takes about 3.5 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd also like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

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Thanks to all for sharing useful links and giving good suggestions.
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Hi samenbg20,

Since you seem to be just starting out with your GMAT prep, I really would not worry about timing. Right now, work at your own pace and focus on accuracy. Also, don’t sell yourself short! As long as you follow linear and structured study plan as well as a realistic timeline, then you CAN improve your GMAT quant and verbal skills. Certainly, if you need detailed advice on how to do so, feel free to reach out. Lastly, you may find it helpful to read the following articles:

The Phases of Preparing for the GMAT

Developing the Proper Mindset For GMAT Success
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Follow the following study plan:-
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Courses that can help with your prep:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-co ... ml?fl=menu

Best books for Quants:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ma ... ml?fl=menu
Best books for Verbal:-
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Best Gmat practice tests:-
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