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08 Apr 2018, 10:25
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Hello everyone!
It is at the ripe old age of 31 - and after having worked as an engineer for 9 years - that I have decided to act upon a longstanding desire to acquire an MBA degree. 5 days ago I did not know the expansion of 'GMAT', but having spent a few days poring through the GMAC website and this goldmine of a forum, I have acquired a fair bit of an idea about the mountain I must now climb.
An oft-repeated bit of counsel I have come across here is that one should attempt their first GMAT Prep CAT as soon as they have a broad understanding of the pattern of the test, in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses. However, the last time I wrote something that remotely resembled an examination was 6 years ago. Since then, there have been very few instances when I have had the need to concentrate continuously for an extended period of time.
My apprehension is that if I attempt a CAT within a day or two, I might be too slow simply because my mind is not used to writing a test, and as a result my score might not be indicative of my true strengths and weaknesses. I am, therefore, confused as to whether I should first try solving sample questions with a timer for a few days just to give my brain a whetstone of sorts, or whether I should leave aside such thoughts and dive headlong into a CAT at the first window of time I get.
I shall be grateful for any help in this regard.
Thanks!
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It is at the ripe old age of 31 - and after having worked as an engineer for 9 years - that I have decided to act upon a longstanding desire to acquire an MBA degree. 5 days ago I did not know the expansion of 'GMAT', but having spent a few days poring through the GMAC website and this goldmine of a forum, I have acquired a fair bit of an idea about the mountain I must now climb.
An oft-repeated bit of counsel I have come across here is that one should attempt their first GMAT Prep CAT as soon as they have a broad understanding of the pattern of the test, in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses. However, the last time I wrote something that remotely resembled an examination was 6 years ago. Since then, there have been very few instances when I have had the need to concentrate continuously for an extended period of time.
My apprehension is that if I attempt a CAT within a day or two, I might be too slow simply because my mind is not used to writing a test, and as a result my score might not be indicative of my true strengths and weaknesses. I am, therefore, confused as to whether I should first try solving sample questions with a timer for a few days just to give my brain a whetstone of sorts, or whether I should leave aside such thoughts and dive headlong into a CAT at the first window of time I get.
I shall be grateful for any help in this regard.
Thanks!
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using GMAT Club Forum mobile app
08 Apr 2018, 10:40
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Hi,
You are right that you should not jump to GMAT prep diagnostic test directly. IMO you should review the syllabus of GMAT first, and mainly for Quant and Verbal. Review your basics a bit of both the topics. This shall include math formulas, grammar etc. And then give a diagnostic test when you are mentally ready. GMAT is really a painful journey, and you must be mentally prepared for lots of ups and downs till you achieve your dream score. GMAT club is a great community where you will get every resource to crack this exam. This is a marathon test. You must have a habit of staring at screen for a longer duration. So all these traits you will achieve slowly and steadily. Till then get into test mindset for few days.
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08 Apr 2018, 12:14
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Hey Interrobong
First of all, Welcome to GMATClub!
I think it is important for you to understand the purpose of taking this first mock?
For me, it was to understand the topic which needed more work than the others!
If you think Quant needs a lot of improvement, there is no harm in working on the
concepts. But the idea is not to spend too much time during this initial phase!
Another important thing is to study from good material.
Hope this helps you!
First of all, Welcome to GMATClub!
I think it is important for you to understand the purpose of taking this first mock?
For me, it was to understand the topic which needed more work than the others!
If you think Quant needs a lot of improvement, there is no harm in working on the
concepts. But the idea is not to spend too much time during this initial phase!
Another important thing is to study from good material.
Hope this helps you!
