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16 Sep 2022, 09:52
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Hi All,
I recently decided to retake the GMAT after scoring a 690 in my first attempt. Sharing some of my ;learnings from the preparation here
1. A year and a half before I gave the exam, I had enrolled for the Jamboree in-class course. Though it was a good start, since they teach the basic tips and tricks that one needs to know to tackle such exams, my mistake was that I lost momentum. Instead of keeping up with my preparation and scheduling the exam, I kept postponing it and wasn't practicing as regularly. Due to this, the course didn't really help me since i didn't have access to any of the online resources by the time I was ready to give the test. For me, it was the two months of self-preparation that i ultimately ended up doing.
So I would say know when to give your exam, and work backwards from there.
2. I haven't used the official guide much apart from getting a basic understanding of questions patterns. This is maily because we have some amazing resources available (after filtering out the chaotic web of resources that you can find on the internet). I would say stick to a few, GMAT Club definitely being on of them, and keep practicing
3. Two weeks before the first attempt, i was mainly giving mocks. I started with trying all the free mocks such as from mba.com, Manhattan prep, kaplan and event the GMAT Club free CAT. This is the most important part for time management, which you can get a hang of only with practice. No one can advice you on the best strategy, because you have to find what works for you.
4. For the retake, I am mainly practicing questions, finding my weak areas and then practicing some more
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
I recently decided to retake the GMAT after scoring a 690 in my first attempt. Sharing some of my ;learnings from the preparation here
1. A year and a half before I gave the exam, I had enrolled for the Jamboree in-class course. Though it was a good start, since they teach the basic tips and tricks that one needs to know to tackle such exams, my mistake was that I lost momentum. Instead of keeping up with my preparation and scheduling the exam, I kept postponing it and wasn't practicing as regularly. Due to this, the course didn't really help me since i didn't have access to any of the online resources by the time I was ready to give the test. For me, it was the two months of self-preparation that i ultimately ended up doing.
So I would say know when to give your exam, and work backwards from there.
2. I haven't used the official guide much apart from getting a basic understanding of questions patterns. This is maily because we have some amazing resources available (after filtering out the chaotic web of resources that you can find on the internet). I would say stick to a few, GMAT Club definitely being on of them, and keep practicing
3. Two weeks before the first attempt, i was mainly giving mocks. I started with trying all the free mocks such as from mba.com, Manhattan prep, kaplan and event the GMAT Club free CAT. This is the most important part for time management, which you can get a hang of only with practice. No one can advice you on the best strategy, because you have to find what works for you.
4. For the retake, I am mainly practicing questions, finding my weak areas and then practicing some more
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
16 Sep 2022, 21:31
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Hi! Thanks for your debrief and recommendation - I wholeheartedly agree that the GMAT needs to be taken soon after taking a course.
I also would add that it is hard to pull the trigger. It is hard to decide when to take the GMAT. The only reason I took mine was because I got to the point that I could not study and improve anymore and I had to take it or I would tank and forget all I have learned.
When are you thinking of taking the GMAT Again?
I recommend building out a schedule using a calendar and doing it week by week and then day by day. Sometimes we have a lot of material and it is overwhelming but when you split it up into weeks and days, it is manageable. Also, you may realize that your plans are too optimistic and to cover what you got (some people buy multiple courses and books) will take a lifetime. I suggest getting a single course/book and stick with it. Most (besides some of the worst ones) showed that you can succeed and get a high score as long as you continue to keep an eye on your performance on a daily basis.
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I also would add that it is hard to pull the trigger. It is hard to decide when to take the GMAT. The only reason I took mine was because I got to the point that I could not study and improve anymore and I had to take it or I would tank and forget all I have learned.
When are you thinking of taking the GMAT Again?
I recommend building out a schedule using a calendar and doing it week by week and then day by day. Sometimes we have a lot of material and it is overwhelming but when you split it up into weeks and days, it is manageable. Also, you may realize that your plans are too optimistic and to cover what you got (some people buy multiple courses and books) will take a lifetime. I suggest getting a single course/book and stick with it. Most (besides some of the worst ones) showed that you can succeed and get a high score as long as you continue to keep an eye on your performance on a daily basis.
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17 Sep 2022, 21:29
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I am planning to retake it by end of October, already through half of my preparations. One good thing is by now I’ve realized what resources work for we what don’t.
And you’re absolutely right, my initial daily targets itself were way too high for me to achieve given the amount of time I’m able to devote daily. And then there is accounting for the slightly unproductive days - I try to ensure before hand that it can be accommodated in my calendar on another day.
And you’re absolutely right, my initial daily targets itself were way too high for me to achieve given the amount of time I’m able to devote daily. And then there is accounting for the slightly unproductive days - I try to ensure before hand that it can be accommodated in my calendar on another day.
