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11 Oct 2016, 06:11
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Hi everyone,
Starting my GMAT journey and wanted to get the opinion of some of you out there. It's been quite a bit of time since I've cracked open any type of study material/standardized testing. I am assuming my math/algebra is sub-par and verbal as well.
I've been browsing the forums and seem to be getting mixed reviews on when to take a diagnostic test. I haven't open a book yet but have MGMAT materials and some OG materials. I have been reading that some propose to take a diagnostic test right away (before review) and others suggest taking it after some light brush-up (after review of MGMAT fundamentals books).
I know a lot of members suggest taking one cold turkey and getting a 'base/zero' ground of where my knowledge is, however I feel perhaps I just won't know/understand what is going on with this test if I do it that way and even waste a few hours. On the contrary, I don't want to take a diagnostic and not get a 'true' score. I know many people have probably done both ways however just looking for some opinions here.
Lastly... should if/when I take a diagnostic, should I be taking a timed test?
Thanks in advanced for the help!
Starting my GMAT journey and wanted to get the opinion of some of you out there. It's been quite a bit of time since I've cracked open any type of study material/standardized testing. I am assuming my math/algebra is sub-par and verbal as well.
I've been browsing the forums and seem to be getting mixed reviews on when to take a diagnostic test. I haven't open a book yet but have MGMAT materials and some OG materials. I have been reading that some propose to take a diagnostic test right away (before review) and others suggest taking it after some light brush-up (after review of MGMAT fundamentals books).
I know a lot of members suggest taking one cold turkey and getting a 'base/zero' ground of where my knowledge is, however I feel perhaps I just won't know/understand what is going on with this test if I do it that way and even waste a few hours. On the contrary, I don't want to take a diagnostic and not get a 'true' score. I know many people have probably done both ways however just looking for some opinions here.
Lastly... should if/when I take a diagnostic, should I be taking a timed test?
Thanks in advanced for the help!
11 Oct 2016, 06:41
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I think you should at least familiarize yourself with the type of questions and such before taking the diagnostic. So, skim through the Manhattan guides and brush up on the basic concepts in quant and verbal. The GMAT is more than just knowing the concepts, so you will learn from your mistakes in the diagnostic. After the diagnostic, you can attack the questions in the OG guides based on what you learned from your errors. I think that going in total cold turkey might not be good because the GMAT Prep CATs are a limited resource (only 2 free and 4 purchaseable) and they are the best estimator for your actual score.
Also, definitely take it timed and while you can take a CAT from another source for diagnostic, I think that the GMAT Prep one would be the right way to go for the first attempt.
Also, definitely take it timed and while you can take a CAT from another source for diagnostic, I think that the GMAT Prep one would be the right way to go for the first attempt.
11 Oct 2016, 08:19
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I always encourage students to take a practice test VERY early in their studies (within the first week of preparing). I do this for several reasons:
- Students should know, as soon as possible, exactly what they will be preparing for over the coming weeks and months.
- The results of this test help students gauge the amount of work required to reach their target score.
- These practice tests help build confidence, since scores inevitably improve as the student prepares.
If you're interested, I wrote an article on taking a practice test early in one's studies: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/take-practice-test-already
Cheers,
Brent
- Students should know, as soon as possible, exactly what they will be preparing for over the coming weeks and months.
- The results of this test help students gauge the amount of work required to reach their target score.
- These practice tests help build confidence, since scores inevitably improve as the student prepares.
If you're interested, I wrote an article on taking a practice test early in one's studies: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/take-practice-test-already
Cheers,
Brent
