GMAT Study plan (Quant Weakling)- 14th Sept 2015

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Hi, Updated Post- Sorry for writing a post this later ,I was originally supposed to attempt GMAT in aug but caught Flu and lost about 1.5 Weeks of Prep

. There are a few changes I have made to my original study plan. I have Purchased One Month Quantum Gmat plan because I was sick and tired of wrecking my brains over Quant and wanted to just practice Quant from OG,Exam Pack and Question Pack from GMAC and not get confused with any other Material. Dabral does a good job in Explaining the fundamentals in these videos and you actually start enjoying solving the questions.( Quant is not my strongest area) Original Post-I have finally decided to write a post after being a silent spectator

in the GMAT CLUB community. By writing this post I am hoping to keep on track with my study plan and motivate others who are looking to apply to colleges this year. This post is for everyone who preparing for GMAT ,looking for study partners ,researching on colleges and need help with study materials. My Profile- 26 Year old Female. 3 Years Work Ex. India. Currently employed with a MNC in a consulting role. Study Resources -( I have collected/bought all of this material . won't necessarily be using all of this for my prep) 1.MGMAT Guides.(Just read through them) 2.Kaplan Guides.(Will use Kaplan 800) 3.E-Gmat online course.(Using it for Verbal at the moment) 4.MGMAT Mocks(Not attempting these) 5.Kaplan Mocks.(Will try and attempt a few) 6.Veritas Mocks.(again not attempting these) 7.GMAT Mock 1 & 2 (Free) (I dont want to deviate from anything no GMAC thus along with these will solve Exam PAck 1 and Question Pack 1) 8.Gmat Club Premium Membership. 9.Jamboree Red Book & Blue book.( Indian students would be aware of Jamboree,Questions similar to MGMAT,not solving these) 10.Official GMAT guide ,Verbal Review and Quant review.(Plus all GMAC questions and Packs) Goal- 700 + GMAT Test Date Booked - 14 Sept 2015 Current GMAT score without prep -500 Stay Tuned.

universehk · Answer

I send my blessing here to you. I will take mine in Mid-September. My score in the 1st attempt in February was 590. I only tried to get familiar with the examinations format.

May be I would also share my experience later in the same manner.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Gmad2015,

It's sounds like you're taking a very pro-active approach with this whole process, which is good. Most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies, so the fact that you've only given yourself 2 months might be a problem.

Is there a particular reason why you set your Test Date for August 1st (e.g. a deadline)?
Do you have the flexibility to push back your Test Date?

When you mentioned that your score 'without prep' was a 500, does that mean you took a FULL-LENGTH CAT without any prep at all?
What were your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores when you scored 500?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Gmad2015 · Answer

Hi Universehk, Thank you :-D

. Let me know on your preparation. It is always good to share and Motivate others.

Gmad2015 · Answer

Hi Rich, Good to see your post here. 2 Months is definitely a short time considering I am working full time. I am targeting Ivey School Of Business, Canada, which has its Round 2 Deadline on 10th August .

At max i can try and push the date to 9th August. My Verbal score was 28 and Quant 32. Yes this was without prep ,though i was familiar with the test pattern/Structure.

adityadon · Answer

Hi , I am also in same boat . 25 years old indian male , IT working from 3.5 years. I will take mine in 3rd or 4th week of august. Planning to take 2 weeks off from office before exam date. Current score - veritas 650 , mgmat 1 -620 , gmatprep 1 - 610. Lets stay in touch and keep updating

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Gmad2015,

Given the short study time frame and the fact that you're working full time, have you considered the possibility of applying for Round 3?

While you can certainly proceed with your current plans and attempt to hit your GMAT score goal and apply for Round 2, the reality is that you'll need to do a LOT of work (not just on the GMAT, but on your application as well) in a short period of time. The reality is that you would have a much better shot at a 700+ score with a longer study schedule and the Round 3 deadline (which isn't until October) would give you that time.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Gmad2015 · Answer

Hi,
Its a good move to take 2 weeks off.
I think your mock scores look decent and 2 months of prep can take to you to a 700+.

I havnt had the time to update my progress uptil now.will do it over the weekend.
Are you doing self study?

Gmad2015 · Answer

Hi Rich, In fact I met the adcoms from Ivey in Mumbai recently. The last date for international students is in Nov but i am worried about the amount of seats available by then since Ivey's class size is limited to 145 students with around 35 % international students.

Otherwise August end does look like a good time period and I could give the Gmat in the end of august since rest of the dates for all the other colleges is mostly in Sept.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Gmad2015,

Given these 'parameters', you should proceed as you've planned. You should plan to take a FULL-LENGTH CAT (including the essay and IR sections) in about 2-3 weeks. Those score results will help to define how well your studying is going and possibly point out any 'weak spots' in your plan (so you can adjust the plan accordingly).

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

GSPANNU · Answer

Hi GMAD
I am Indian male with 10 years of experience in telecom sector and is appearing in Gmat anytime between 5th August and 9th August this year
I am targeting mana colleges in baba only I.e Ivey, schulich , queens or Rotman in the same preference order.
let us be in touch till our target is achieved

GSPANNU · Answer

Correction:
Read it as Mba colleges in canada

engbong · Answer

Hey...in the same boat ..My exam is on 5th Aug. MGMAT score taken two weeks back was 530. Target score 680 !

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi engbong,

Your upcoming Test Day is less than 1 month away, so you don't have much time remaining. If this 530 is your highest CAT score so far, then you're still too far from your score goal to make that goal a realistic outcome on August 5th. Do you have the flexibility to push your Test Date back?

Also:
1) How long have you been studying?
2) What resources have you used during your studies?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

engbong · Answer

Hi Rich,

I have started a year back but preparation was not serious enough. There were months when I did not study.

1) OG 13 and 12 for practice 
2) MGMAT books for concept
3) I am mainly targeting full time PGPX programs in India - SP Jain and IIMs etc. 
4) 660-680 can help me to get into these school as I have good profile.
5) This is the only mock I have given so far.

Right now I have taken partial break from work. Mainly I am focusing on weak areas and trying to solve particular type of questions that I get wrong frequently.
I will get more insight when I write my next mock.

Pls suggest if this is the right direction. Any suggestion is welcome. Thank you !

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi engbong,

Since your last CAT was almost 3 weeks ago, it would be a good idea to take another FULL-LENGTH CAT sometime soon (perhaps this weekend). That new set of scores will give us a much better idea about how much you've improved and whether you have to make any big adjustments to your study plan or not. You should plan to post back here once you have those results.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Gmad2015 · Answer

I am really time crunched and will be taking a mock on the 19th to see how far I have progressed.

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