Gmat test preperation

Question

Hi all,
 
i am new to this forum, so not so sure where to post this question..plz dont mind..Well i am thinking of giving my GMAT in the end of March 2007, so i have approximately about 2 & a half months of preparation time ....is that much time sufficient? if so how should i plan my study table? & also what r the best Prep books that i have to consider studying?...I wish someone answers to my questions...it will be of great help.

Thanks
Vasu

Tajik4GMAT · Answer

Take a diagnostic test and see where you are. Then take ur time and browse thru the forum. There are a lot of good threads about what u are looking for.

vaas083 · Answer

thanks for ur advice...i will surely try my best to follow it...i heard a lot about manhattan gmat books...where can i find them..and also is it a useful material? iam not able to figure out where to begin my prep..kinda nervous....hope someone can help me out? 

thanks

Tajik4GMAT · Answer

I am taking my GMAT same time you do. You need to take a diagnostic test to see your level. After that you can get the books. You gotta hurry though. I would recommend OG 11th edition, PR or Kaplan book with a CD to brush up ur basic skills. What is ur target score? What is ur background?

vaas083 · Answer

hey,

Well my target score is between 650-700 but of course anything above, is definitely a plus.. :)..it looks like u r way ahead of me in u r prep..iam surely feeling the pinch..anywayz i have completed my B.E in computer Science, have just about 8 months of work x..i know its not a great figure...but i have decided to take up my Gmat. Since iam currently not working , i can put in atleast 6-8 hours of study time everyday....

Cheers
vaas

Tajik4GMAT · Answer

Download GMATprep and take the first test. It will tell you where you are. Then you can plan your studies. You can get the software @mba.com

gauravgoyal_g · Answer

Vaas,
 Only you can decide how much time you really need depending on your how fresh you are with your quant and how comfortable you are with verbal. 
 Most people take atleast 3 months to prepare, but ofcourse there are exceptions. Doing the basic groundwork in quant and verbal takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks depending on the time you spend. Then you need about 4 weeks to go through the various CATs, revise and hone your skills.
 As Tajik has suggested you could take the gmatprep test. Or go to a local bookstore and thumb through the contents of a GMAT book to see what is tested. Try a few of the questions posted on teh verbal or quant forums and see where you stand vis-a-vis other test takers. Search on this forum and read the stickys, you'll see how people with various backgrounds did on their GMAT along with their prep strategies. 
 Hope this helps!

vaas083 · Answer

hi Gaurav,
 
i really appreciate u r suggestion..i will surely take up the mock test as u & Tajik said and shall let u know where i stand....hoping i am on the safer side..

thanks 
vaas

Tajik4GMAT · Answer

Do not get discouraged by the score you get. It is just the beginning of the quest

vaas083 · Answer

hey all, At last i took a mock test.., ..but not at all happy with the outcome....scored just a 480..

....a bit sad...but i am sure with all u people's advice & support ,can make it happen :-D

..So now what do u guys suggest? how should i plan my approach in the future?...u r advices r really valuable to me...Wow this forum reminds me of my college days where my seniors used to come to my rescue in times of crisis(with projects especially :wink:

) ..feeling a bit nostalgic.. :cry:

cheers, Vaas

braindancer · Answer

First, change yor attitude. This is not a college, and no one's gonna "come to rescue" except yourself. I may sound harsh, but GMAT is a tough challenge, and it's entirely up to you to drive yourself to victory. With that "help me boys" approach, you're going nowhere. (and no, you don't *give* the GMAT. You *take* the GMAT. Feel the difference?

) Now, to some more practical stuff. Buy Official Guide. Study the math & verbal concepts given there, as well as different problem types at GMAT. Then take a mock test. Analyze your performance and identify what types of questions give you most pain. Then you can proceed to hardcore study. Be sure to mind your timing. During mock test, try to note down the time every question takes, as well as overall timing scheme. See if you lag behind and have to run through last questions. See if you agonize too much with some question type, and force yourself to do an educated quess when time is up. ...and read the forums. Read, read, read. Search. Answer problems. Participate.

Tajik4GMAT · Answer

What is the breakdown of ur score? Quant and Verbal.

vaas083 · Answer

Well Mr Braindancer i completely agree with what u r saying..i surely have realized that there is no easy way out...i have to work very hard to get a neat score...anyways thanks for u r piercing advice...it did strike my brain..
Tajik my break down score goes like this , Verbal 26/41 and in quantitative scored a poor 23/37

.....i need to improve a lot in both the sections...iam in need of valuable suggestions..Thanks

Cheers,
vaas

.....i need to improve a lot in both the sections...iam in need of valuable suggestions..Thanks Cheers, vaas

Tajik4GMAT · Answer

I have the following books: Kaplan Math Workbook PR Cracking GMAT OG 10th and 11th Kaplan 2005 Arco GMAT I would suggest you start with Kaplan Math, then work on OG 11th. I can email Manhattan SC book. You can also buy GMATCLUB math challenges. I heard they are good. I am saving them for the dessert

vaas083 · Answer

Well tajik currently i have
Kaplan 2005
Arco GMAT 2005 with me...and i will be soon getting the OG 11 & kaplan Math work book ...as u said i will be starting of with kaplan math....
It will be very nice of u if u could email me the Manhattan SC books..here is my email id, [email protected]. And also u mentioned something about buying GMATCLUB math challenges, now where do i find them?

Thanks
Vaas

Tajik4GMAT · Answer

For challenges go here https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=12588 I will email you the book tonite.

vaas083 · Answer

hey Tajik,

thank you for the books that u sent ..i am sure its gonna be very useful to me....well i shall keep u informed about the progress..and if u find anything useful from the test point of view, then kindly forward it to me...

Cheers
Vaas

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