Let’s get straight into the meat of things. I have broken down this into four parts. My score Q49, V41 Overall 740
Part A - PreparationQuant Step 1 – Used the GMAT Club Math book to get and study all the formulae. It’s a great 120 pager and covers all the relevant stuff. Do create your own short version of the book to study on test day or mark the important stuff out to cover.
Step 2 – Manhattan Guides - Studied all strategies from the Manhattan guide and prepared my own shorthand version of the same
Step 3 – Official Guide - Solved all questions on a timer and maintained an
error logStep 4 – Manhattan Advanced Quant – Went through advanced strategies and solved all 15 problem sets
Verbal – SC & RCStep 1 – Studied all concepts from Manhattan. Didn’t help much
Step 2 – Studied all concepts again from Wiley Aristotle books. This really helped me.
Step 3 – Official Guide - Solved all questions on a timer and maintained an
error logStep 4 – Solved all questions from Wiley Aristotle SC Grail and Idiom book
Verbal – CRStep 1 – Studied all concepts from Powerscore CR
Step 2 – Official Guide - Solved all questions on a timer and maintained an
error logDidn’t need to do anymore here as the bible was more than enough
IR and AWAStep 1 – Official guide and Question Pack of GMAC
Part B – Mock TestsPurchase Official GMAC Exam Pack 1+Exam Pack2+Question Pack bundle. Attempt atleast 8-10 mock tests before test day (rest can be Manhattan). Mimic the exact exam conditions and
Part C – Test DayFollow the same routine as mock tests.
Part D - Other TipsTiming strategy – Follow the 8 questions /15 min timing strategy. Prepare a chart on where you should be after every 8 questions on the time remaining milestone and keep this in your head. Adjust your pace immediately if going fast or slow.
GMAT Club – Use this site to your advantage. Amazing help from experts
Error log – Always create relevant buckets for your errors, such as Type 1. Conceptual knowledge Type 2. Wrong application of correct concept error Type 3. Silly mistake error. Analyse your
error log at the end of preparation and attack accordingly.