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24 Dec 2005, 00:45
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I keep hearing stories about people who went to take the GMAT and scored in the 700+ range in their first try, with no effort whatsoever.
I could not do that. Perhaps I could do it after intense preparation. But I see that as a bad omen. I feel like I am trying to defeat the purpose of the exam.
That being said, do intelligent people, like the typical Ivy League graduate, also work their butt off, studying on their own and paying for classes, or is it just us, the dummies, that have to study hard?
I could not do that. Perhaps I could do it after intense preparation. But I see that as a bad omen. I feel like I am trying to defeat the purpose of the exam.
That being said, do intelligent people, like the typical Ivy League graduate, also work their butt off, studying on their own and paying for classes, or is it just us, the dummies, that have to study hard?
24 Dec 2005, 09:50
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The GMAT is not really a test of intelligence but a test of basic academic skills such as math and reading. Those who have used these skills most recently (e.g. college students) might have an advantage over someone with years of experience who has not taken this type of time pressured academic test in nearly a decade. This does not mean that the experienced candidate is less "intelligent" than the less experienced candidate but is simply less prepared for this type of test at the present time.
I see nothing wrong with candidates taking time to to prepare for the test. I've known many people from selective colleges who needed months to prepare for the GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, and similar admissions tests.
I see nothing wrong with candidates taking time to to prepare for the test. I've known many people from selective colleges who needed months to prepare for the GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, and similar admissions tests.
27 Dec 2005, 18:46
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Since you really cannot know how you will score until you actually take the test, it just makes sense to use every tool which is likely to give you a better chance. Study is the the most effective tool, according to people who have taken the test, to maximizing your score.
Since every school worth talking about looks at your GMAT score, even a small difference in your score could decide where you are accepted. Don't gamble with your future!
Since every school worth talking about looks at your GMAT score, even a small difference in your score could decide where you are accepted. Don't gamble with your future!
