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I promised myself that I’d contribute back to the community so here is an overview of how I am studying for the GMAT.
I studied for the GMAT this past January-April and took the test shortly after. I only got a 600 - 39Q/33V? and I would say that my biggest mistake was spending too much time on quant theory and not enough time doing problems.
This is nothing earth shattering, but I hope it helps some people out there. I will do a debrief after I take the test early in 2013. Good luck everyone!
Quick tips:
1. Take a MGMAT CAT.
2. Create a study plan to streamline your studies - use the MGMAT CAT to figure out your weak areas and deliberately spend more time on these.
3. Skim material that you already know. If you have a quantitative background, it might be sufficient to skim the chapters. I like to read the margins and end of chapter summaries in the MGMAT book. If I come across something that is fuzzy, I go back and read the chapter more thoroughly. If you have a liberal arts background and are strong in verbal, I’m sure this method would apply as well.
4. Error log – keep track of where you make a mistake, take too long, or just guess(even if you guessed correctly).
Books used:
OG12 and OG13
Manhattan GMAT Guides
Powerscore CR Bible
I studied for the GMAT this past January-April and took the test shortly after. I only got a 600 - 39Q/33V? and I would say that my biggest mistake was spending too much time on quant theory and not enough time doing problems.
This is nothing earth shattering, but I hope it helps some people out there. I will do a debrief after I take the test early in 2013. Good luck everyone!
Quick tips:
1. Take a MGMAT CAT.
2. Create a study plan to streamline your studies - use the MGMAT CAT to figure out your weak areas and deliberately spend more time on these.
3. Skim material that you already know. If you have a quantitative background, it might be sufficient to skim the chapters. I like to read the margins and end of chapter summaries in the MGMAT book. If I come across something that is fuzzy, I go back and read the chapter more thoroughly. If you have a liberal arts background and are strong in verbal, I’m sure this method would apply as well.
4. Error log – keep track of where you make a mistake, take too long, or just guess(even if you guessed correctly).
Books used:
OG12 and OG13
Manhattan GMAT Guides
Powerscore CR Bible
18 Oct 2012, 22:02
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Thank you for the feedback and sharing your story!
What was your first practice test (i.e. how much have you been able to improve?)
Good luck on the GMAT - when are you planning to apply? R2 or ?
Best Regards,
BB
What was your first practice test (i.e. how much have you been able to improve?)
Good luck on the GMAT - when are you planning to apply? R2 or ?
Best Regards,
BB
20 Oct 2012, 07:24
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BB,
I took a MGMAT CAT without any prep and scored a dismal 460 23Q-30V. Yes, you read that right.
Here are my lessons learned from that experience:
1. Do not take the first CAT too seriously - it shouldn't hit your ego hard. You can improve, this is nothing mystical.
2. Timing is crucial - do not "hang on" to a problem. Each problem should take no longer than ~2 minutes. I thought that it would be better to get a consecutive set of quant problems correct than to finish the section. I didn't realize that I was being punished harshly for not completing the quant section until a very smart person pointed out the flaw in my strategy. Thank God for his advice.
I will post on this page as my score improves. Thank you for all of the great work BB!
-Xg
I took a MGMAT CAT without any prep and scored a dismal 460 23Q-30V. Yes, you read that right.
Here are my lessons learned from that experience:
1. Do not take the first CAT too seriously - it shouldn't hit your ego hard. You can improve, this is nothing mystical.
2. Timing is crucial - do not "hang on" to a problem. Each problem should take no longer than ~2 minutes. I thought that it would be better to get a consecutive set of quant problems correct than to finish the section. I didn't realize that I was being punished harshly for not completing the quant section until a very smart person pointed out the flaw in my strategy. Thank God for his advice.
I will post on this page as my score improves. Thank you for all of the great work BB!
-Xg
Hope everyone within the I-95 stays safe and dry. 
