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16 Jun 2014, 17:38
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Hey all,
I am intent on b-school, but have yet to take any real steps toward the application process. I've been doing a lot of reading and practice gmat practice questions, but no serious prep programs or anything. I just wanted some advice on a GMAT timeline/game plan. I finished my undergrad last year and have been working since November. I didn't work much during my undergrad studies (played baseball) so I plan on accruing some steady work experience before starting the application process. My question is, should I wait until I'm a bit closer to my intended matriculation date before taking the GMAT? Or should I take it sooner and have that part of the application taken care of way in advance? I know the test scores are valid for 5 years but I don't know what is ideal.
I'm open to any recommendations! Thanks in advance.
I am intent on b-school, but have yet to take any real steps toward the application process. I've been doing a lot of reading and practice gmat practice questions, but no serious prep programs or anything. I just wanted some advice on a GMAT timeline/game plan. I finished my undergrad last year and have been working since November. I didn't work much during my undergrad studies (played baseball) so I plan on accruing some steady work experience before starting the application process. My question is, should I wait until I'm a bit closer to my intended matriculation date before taking the GMAT? Or should I take it sooner and have that part of the application taken care of way in advance? I know the test scores are valid for 5 years but I don't know what is ideal.
I'm open to any recommendations! Thanks in advance.
16 Jun 2014, 21:05
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Usually, people work for about 3-4 years before getting into a B-School. I wouldn't suggest you to take GMAT right away since if, due to whatever reason, your app process gets delayed by a year or so, you will be at the cusp of expiry of your score. This is what I would suggest that you do right now:
1. Take a practice test as a diagnostic. You can take our free practice test here: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/free-gm ... tice-test/
Find out your weaknesses.
2. Start working on your weaknesses slowly but consistently - say an hour a day and 2 hrs on Saturday. Work on your reading skills and conceptual understanding of areas tested in Quant.
3. After a year, once your concepts are strong, prepare full steam for 2-3 months and take the test.
17 Jun 2014, 08:56
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Thanks for the thoughtful reply! That definitely looks like a solid plan. I was having a hard time developing a clear plan of action for myself still being in the preliminary stages of the process.
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