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23 Mar 2021, 10:38
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Hi Everyone,
I am extremely weak in math and got back to studying after around 9 years. Before getting into full-time practice mode I decided to go through all of Magoosh quant videos first because I didn't really remember any of the basics, take note and then try a diagnostic test. Boy, it took me almost 4 months to complete all the videos. I tried the diagnostic test from GMAT Official Guide 2019, and now I am devastated with my result. I got only 16/48 questions (problem-solving: 11/24 & data sufficiency: 5/24). Not to mention some of the answers I got correct only by guessing luckily. Now, I was not expecting a very high score, but I hoped for a decent score at least. Magoosh estimated score range" shows my quant between 27-35. Given my ability as a student, My target score is 600+ and I am nowhere near it, probably hovering around 400 or less based on the OG diagnostic test.
I am not saying Magoosh is bad, I think it's a decent course especially for its price. I am saying I am very weak in math. Having said that I am not sure if Magoosh is right for me anymore. I did hear about TTP a lot but also heard that it helps those students the most who already have a decent quant foundation. I also heard about the math revolution, e-GMAT, Veritas Prep (no way I can afford this one), etc. Not sure which one would be appropriate for me, and after today's horrendous performance I am not even sure if investing in another course would actually help me. I wanted to apply for MBA programs starting in September 2021 but I think now I will have to give up on my dream school and for few options that have intake in January 2022. This means I can invest another 3-4 months max!
I have kinda shortlisted two courses and I am confused about which one will the right option for me.
1) Target Test Prep (TTP):
-Top-rated quant course on GMAT Club.
-has more questions and video hours. (seems like a lot of time will be required)
-Keep seeing all great reviews, however, I see most of the reviewers scoring 700+ and their cold test or initial mock exams were decent, and not horrendous like mine. That is why I am a bit confused if this course is more beneficial primarily for those who already have a decent quant foundation (knows the basic).
-If I were to take this course, I would probably need to go for the four months plan which costs around $300. There is no way I can afford their private tutor which costs $300/hour.
2) Math Revolution:
-Rating is very close to TTP but has much fewer reviews.
-Maybe I am wrong but I got an impression that this course might require lesser time. (I understand it can vary from student to student but TTP requires atleast 180 hours).
-On their website, they even have a Q45 score guarantee for those who have not taken the official test yet (if I am not wrong, others only prove score guarantee for those who have taken the test).
-They claim to have a completely unique way of approaching the questions, especially, data sufficiency. Also, their student will be able to finish the quant exam 10 minutes sooner. Moreover, they also claim it does not matter what our current condition is, their approach is suitable for all. (I repeat these are all written on the website only, so I do not know how accurate their claims are).
-Also, read some reviews that say their video, questions are not high quality, and there are many errors like spelling mistakes, etc. (seems weird for a top rated GMAT course)
-Lastly, Math revolution,s pricing seems to be much better compared to the rest, especially, with private tuition. Their months VIP course costs around $200 and private tuition start from $60/hour. In addition, if I purchase 8 hours of private tutoring (8x60=$480) I would also get the 3 months VIP course free with it. Although the total cost would go over my budget, I believe a tutor can help me stay focused and on track.
-However, I have also seen some reviews on some other platforms that the course wasn't as helpful as it claims to be, and might be better suited for those students who already have a Q42 score and want to achieve higher.
Please advise on which course would be most appropriate for me? Also, if you have any other course in mind feel free to share.
I am extremely weak in math and got back to studying after around 9 years. Before getting into full-time practice mode I decided to go through all of Magoosh quant videos first because I didn't really remember any of the basics, take note and then try a diagnostic test. Boy, it took me almost 4 months to complete all the videos. I tried the diagnostic test from GMAT Official Guide 2019, and now I am devastated with my result. I got only 16/48 questions (problem-solving: 11/24 & data sufficiency: 5/24). Not to mention some of the answers I got correct only by guessing luckily. Now, I was not expecting a very high score, but I hoped for a decent score at least. Magoosh estimated score range" shows my quant between 27-35. Given my ability as a student, My target score is 600+ and I am nowhere near it, probably hovering around 400 or less based on the OG diagnostic test.
I am not saying Magoosh is bad, I think it's a decent course especially for its price. I am saying I am very weak in math. Having said that I am not sure if Magoosh is right for me anymore. I did hear about TTP a lot but also heard that it helps those students the most who already have a decent quant foundation. I also heard about the math revolution, e-GMAT, Veritas Prep (no way I can afford this one), etc. Not sure which one would be appropriate for me, and after today's horrendous performance I am not even sure if investing in another course would actually help me. I wanted to apply for MBA programs starting in September 2021 but I think now I will have to give up on my dream school and for few options that have intake in January 2022. This means I can invest another 3-4 months max!
I have kinda shortlisted two courses and I am confused about which one will the right option for me.
1) Target Test Prep (TTP):
-Top-rated quant course on GMAT Club.
-has more questions and video hours. (seems like a lot of time will be required)
-Keep seeing all great reviews, however, I see most of the reviewers scoring 700+ and their cold test or initial mock exams were decent, and not horrendous like mine. That is why I am a bit confused if this course is more beneficial primarily for those who already have a decent quant foundation (knows the basic).
-If I were to take this course, I would probably need to go for the four months plan which costs around $300. There is no way I can afford their private tutor which costs $300/hour.
2) Math Revolution:
-Rating is very close to TTP but has much fewer reviews.
-Maybe I am wrong but I got an impression that this course might require lesser time. (I understand it can vary from student to student but TTP requires atleast 180 hours).
-On their website, they even have a Q45 score guarantee for those who have not taken the official test yet (if I am not wrong, others only prove score guarantee for those who have taken the test).
-They claim to have a completely unique way of approaching the questions, especially, data sufficiency. Also, their student will be able to finish the quant exam 10 minutes sooner. Moreover, they also claim it does not matter what our current condition is, their approach is suitable for all. (I repeat these are all written on the website only, so I do not know how accurate their claims are).
-Also, read some reviews that say their video, questions are not high quality, and there are many errors like spelling mistakes, etc. (seems weird for a top rated GMAT course)
-Lastly, Math revolution,s pricing seems to be much better compared to the rest, especially, with private tuition. Their months VIP course costs around $200 and private tuition start from $60/hour. In addition, if I purchase 8 hours of private tutoring (8x60=$480) I would also get the 3 months VIP course free with it. Although the total cost would go over my budget, I believe a tutor can help me stay focused and on track.
-However, I have also seen some reviews on some other platforms that the course wasn't as helpful as it claims to be, and might be better suited for those students who already have a Q42 score and want to achieve higher.
Please advise on which course would be most appropriate for me? Also, if you have any other course in mind feel free to share.
23 Mar 2021, 14:57
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Hi ask9,
To start, the Diagnostic Test in the Official Guide books is NOT a representative sample of what you will see on the Official GMAT (it does not follow the typical 'ratio' of question types/concepts and includes far more questions involving difficult and rarer concepts than you will see on Test Day). It's also worth noting that the Quant section of the GMAT is NOT a 'math test' - it's a 'critical thinking' test that requires lots of little calculations as you work through it. Thus, while you will need some essential math skills (re: Arithmetic and Algebra), you do not need to be a 'math genius' to score at a high level.
Math knowledge is ultimately free information (meaning that you don't have to pay someone to teach it to you) - and the type of math that you'll primarily face in the Quant section is material that you probably learned when you were 14 or 15 years old. There are plenty of ways to reacquire those skills too. For free math practice and help, I recommend that you set up an account at Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org). The site is completely free and makes the learning a bit more fun and 'game-like' (as opposed to the dry academic approach taken by most books). While the site is vast, you should limit your studies to basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry. You might find it help to spend a little time re-building those skills, then you can start your GMAT studies.
Before I can offer you any additional advice, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) Have you taken any practice CATs/mocks yet (such as the 2 free CATs that you can access through www.mba.com)?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to and what application deadlines are you facing?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
To start, the Diagnostic Test in the Official Guide books is NOT a representative sample of what you will see on the Official GMAT (it does not follow the typical 'ratio' of question types/concepts and includes far more questions involving difficult and rarer concepts than you will see on Test Day). It's also worth noting that the Quant section of the GMAT is NOT a 'math test' - it's a 'critical thinking' test that requires lots of little calculations as you work through it. Thus, while you will need some essential math skills (re: Arithmetic and Algebra), you do not need to be a 'math genius' to score at a high level.
Math knowledge is ultimately free information (meaning that you don't have to pay someone to teach it to you) - and the type of math that you'll primarily face in the Quant section is material that you probably learned when you were 14 or 15 years old. There are plenty of ways to reacquire those skills too. For free math practice and help, I recommend that you set up an account at Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org). The site is completely free and makes the learning a bit more fun and 'game-like' (as opposed to the dry academic approach taken by most books). While the site is vast, you should limit your studies to basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry. You might find it help to spend a little time re-building those skills, then you can start your GMAT studies.
Before I can offer you any additional advice, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) Have you taken any practice CATs/mocks yet (such as the 2 free CATs that you can access through www.mba.com)?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to and what application deadlines are you facing?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
23 Mar 2021, 19:20
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Hi ask9,
We actually offer a 5-day, full-access trial, so why don't you check out the course and then reach out with any questions?
We actually offer a 5-day, full-access trial, so why don't you check out the course and then reach out with any questions?
