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29 Sep 2011, 18:50
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Hello, all --
I just took the GMAT for the first time last Friday. I am very ashamed to admit it, but I scored a 360. That's the first time I've ever taken a standardized test like this and I was also very nervous. Anyway, I never took the SAT because I went to a community college before transferring to a university and it simply wasn't required. So, that probably doesn't help me in this situation. My background: I have a BA in English (3.3 GPA) and a BBA in Information Systems (3.0 GPA).
Anyway -- on the GMAT -- the quantitative section really devoured me. By the time I got to the verbal, I was exhausted from the quant and so I could have probably done better on that, too. I studied for a few months before taking the test.
I need to raise my score to at least a 600. I've deferred my application to Fall 2012 so that I have time to raise my GMAT score. So, that gives me until June 1, 2012 to improve.
Can anyone recommend a book/books that will help me really review basic math skills that I need on the GMAT? I studied Princeton Review Math Workout, Princeton Review Cracking the GMAT, and OG 12.
Admittedly, I should probably have felt more comfortable with OG 12 before I took the actual test. However, I think I need some resources that will help me remember basic geometry, algebra, conversion problems, etc. Resources that I can use before moving on to GMAT-specific resources.
I can't afford to spend $1000 or more on GMAT prep classes. I admit that math is not my strength, but with enough effort and focus, I think I can conquer it (I got As and Bs in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, etc...but, it has been too long). I'm 37, so I've been out of school long enough to forget...
Thank you, in advance, for reading my somewhat lengthy post and for any help!
Much apprecaited.
I just took the GMAT for the first time last Friday. I am very ashamed to admit it, but I scored a 360. That's the first time I've ever taken a standardized test like this and I was also very nervous. Anyway, I never took the SAT because I went to a community college before transferring to a university and it simply wasn't required. So, that probably doesn't help me in this situation. My background: I have a BA in English (3.3 GPA) and a BBA in Information Systems (3.0 GPA).
Anyway -- on the GMAT -- the quantitative section really devoured me. By the time I got to the verbal, I was exhausted from the quant and so I could have probably done better on that, too. I studied for a few months before taking the test.
I need to raise my score to at least a 600. I've deferred my application to Fall 2012 so that I have time to raise my GMAT score. So, that gives me until June 1, 2012 to improve.
Can anyone recommend a book/books that will help me really review basic math skills that I need on the GMAT? I studied Princeton Review Math Workout, Princeton Review Cracking the GMAT, and OG 12.
Admittedly, I should probably have felt more comfortable with OG 12 before I took the actual test. However, I think I need some resources that will help me remember basic geometry, algebra, conversion problems, etc. Resources that I can use before moving on to GMAT-specific resources.
I can't afford to spend $1000 or more on GMAT prep classes. I admit that math is not my strength, but with enough effort and focus, I think I can conquer it (I got As and Bs in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, etc...but, it has been too long). I'm 37, so I've been out of school long enough to forget...
Thank you, in advance, for reading my somewhat lengthy post and for any help!
Much apprecaited.
29 Sep 2011, 23:06
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Hi msbookwormgeek,
I can understand your plight and the first thing that i can recommend is going through Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook. It can help you out and after that you can opt for Manhattan GMAT 8 strategy guides. OG12 is a necessity.
Browse through this forum for more suggestions.
All the Best,
I can understand your plight and the first thing that i can recommend is going through Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook. It can help you out and after that you can opt for Manhattan GMAT 8 strategy guides. OG12 is a necessity.
Browse through this forum for more suggestions.
All the Best,
29 Sep 2011, 23:46
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Hi msbookwormgeek,
May be you were just like me. You do require the following approach.
Gmat Study Strategy :
Suggested Resources :
1. Ultimate Grammar by Gmat Club available athttps://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-grammar-ultimate-by-gmat-club-102387.html
2. Manhattan Gmat SC Guide available at
https://www.manhattangmat.com/storeitemshow.cfm?ItemID=226&catid=6
3. Aristotle SC Grail at https://www.aristotleprep.com
4. Powerscore CR Bible available at
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-GMAT-Critical-Reasoning-Bible/dp/0972129634/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317363647&sr=8-1
5. Veritas prep Reading comprehension available at
https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Comprehension-Veritas-Prep-GMAT/dp/1936240076/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317363806&sr=1-1
6. Kaplan Math Work book at
https://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-GMAT-Math-Workbook/dp/1419552163/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317363875&sr=1-1
7. Manhattan Gmat Word Translations
https://www.manhattangmat.com/storeitemshow.cfm?ItemID=227&catid=6
8. Manhattan Gmat Number properties guide at
https://www.manhattangmat.com/storeitemshow.cfm?ItemID=224&catid=6
9. Gmat Club Math Book at
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-math-book-87417.html
10. gmat official guide 12th edition at
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-GMAT-Review-12th/dp/0470449748/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317364124&sr=1-1
How to Study ?
Once done download gmatprep from mba.com , take a free test.
Assess the score , schedule a date after one month from the day you took gmat prep test. Work on advanced strategies. We can discuss the resources required to pep your score then but now grab the basics and bush them via practice and guage your level by taking a free test as above.
Remember every manhattan book comes with 6 Gmat Mock tests and corresponding question banks which we an use a bit later.
May be you were just like me. You do require the following approach.
Gmat Study Strategy :
- Diagnosis of your weak areas.
A good grab of basics in thorough
Practice and more Practice
Mock tests to increase endurance and simulate test like conditions. Your prep is not cmplete without this step.
Suggested Resources :
1. Ultimate Grammar by Gmat Club available athttps://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-grammar-ultimate-by-gmat-club-102387.html
2. Manhattan Gmat SC Guide available at
https://www.manhattangmat.com/storeitemshow.cfm?ItemID=226&catid=6
3. Aristotle SC Grail at https://www.aristotleprep.com
4. Powerscore CR Bible available at
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-GMAT-Critical-Reasoning-Bible/dp/0972129634/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317363647&sr=8-1
5. Veritas prep Reading comprehension available at
https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Comprehension-Veritas-Prep-GMAT/dp/1936240076/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317363806&sr=1-1
6. Kaplan Math Work book at
https://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-GMAT-Math-Workbook/dp/1419552163/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317363875&sr=1-1
7. Manhattan Gmat Word Translations
https://www.manhattangmat.com/storeitemshow.cfm?ItemID=227&catid=6
8. Manhattan Gmat Number properties guide at
https://www.manhattangmat.com/storeitemshow.cfm?ItemID=224&catid=6
9. Gmat Club Math Book at
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-math-book-87417.html
10. gmat official guide 12th edition at
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-GMAT-Review-12th/dp/0470449748/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317364124&sr=1-1
How to Study ?
- Take a diagnostic test either from OG 12 or gmat club at gmat-diagnostic-test-quest-for-best-gmat-diagnostic-test-79502.html
Use the diagnostic test to identify your weak areas and get your fundamentals right. You can start studying for your weak areas first using above mentioned books.
Get the above books , Grab the basics from these books and practice with Gmat Official Guide 12.
This should take between 1.5 to 2 months depending on amount of study hours you dedicate.
Use error logs with OG 12 during your practice. Grab the finest error log at https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-club-guide-to-the-gmat-official-guide-12th-ed-85956.html
Check this site for more on OG12 error log and how to use it.
Once done download gmatprep from mba.com , take a free test.
Assess the score , schedule a date after one month from the day you took gmat prep test. Work on advanced strategies. We can discuss the resources required to pep your score then but now grab the basics and bush them via practice and guage your level by taking a free test as above.
Remember every manhattan book comes with 6 Gmat Mock tests and corresponding question banks which we an use a bit later.
