How long do I need to study for/What resources should I use?

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Hi Everyone!

I am looking to get into the MBA program at the UofL. They offer a great 13 month course and recommend you have a GMAT score of 600+.

I have been out of college for a couple of years and math has never been my strongest subject. I have been going over the Magoosh guide (have not purchased) and started the diagnostic test and felt like I was pretty much guessing at the math answers. I got about 20 questions in and felt really discouraged. I feel like I am completely relearning math and am worried that three and a half months is not enough time.
I am a native English speaker. I have been going over the math basics in Magoosh and I have found that I am picking up on the lessons pretty quickly (given that they are going over algebra basics). My plan is to take the test in early December.

Is this too soon? Do you have any recommendations that aren't $$$$$$ as far as studying goes?

Thanks in advance,

B

philipssonicare · Answer

600 is achievable with a very weak maths background within a 3.5 month time frame.
In fact, I think you could get there in far less time.

Forget that topics like combinations exist. Focus on the basics like algebra and arithmetic and take it from there. You're not looking for a 51 in quant, but a score that will get you over the line. Use Khan Academy to learn maths and focus on sub-600 level questions

joohwangie · Answer

I think December is the perfect time. Have you try the mock test yet? What's your diagnostic score? https://gmatclub.com/forum/all-gmat-pra ... ml?fl=menu

gsmina · Answer

HELLO,

1. LOOK FOR GMAT SCORE CHART, AND PLAN HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED FOR 600+ ( KEEP YOUR STRONG AREA UPFRONT - QUANT OR VERBAL)
2. FOR QUANT - JUST GO THOUGH MGMAT STRATEGIES GUIDE OR FOLLOW  GMATPrepNow  FREE LECTURES AT YOUR TUBE
3. SOLVE OG ALONG WITH COURSE (STUDY GUIDE FREELY AVAILABLE AT THEIR WEBSITE)
4. for verbal - refer power score bible for cr; refer mgmat guide for RC AND SC.

trust it will help you.

rohan2345 · Answer

Hi betharose,

Welcome to GMATCLUB! To improve your scores in verbal , you can consider e-gmat verbal online or the e-gmat verbal live course. They are both amazing courses especially designed for non-natives. They offer almost 25% of their courses for free so you can try out their free trial to decide which one you want to go for. Plus the e-gmat Scholaranium which is included in both the courses is one of the best verbal practice tools in the market. You can easily track your progress in that you can identify your strengths and analyze and improve on your weak areas.

To improve your score in Quant, I highly recommend that you can consider TTP. It is a very well designed course and covers the entire syllabus really well. It will certainly help you solidify your base as well. I must add that if you are particularly looking to discover and improve on your weak areas in Quant; a subscription to GMATCLUB tests is the best way to do that. They are indeed phenomenal and will not only pinpoint your weak areas but also help you improve on them.

Further taking multiple mocks might help. Apart from the GMATPREP, Manhattan GMAT tests and Veritas Prep Tests in my experience have good verbal and Quant section and will certainly help you point out and improve your weak areas.

Further another advantage of taking many mocks is to build up your stamina. Apart from the GMATPREP tests, taking practice tests of any major GMATPREP company ought to do that.

I would also encourage you to purchase the GMATPREP QP 1 for some great additional practice. Further you should also consider LSAT Questions for some great RC practice.

Hope this helps. All the best.

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