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09 Jan 2015, 01:20
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I am new to this so please forgive me for any mistakes. I will be graduating in May 2015. I was thinking of giving GMAT in 2015 itself and then apply in business school in 2018. I wanted to ask whether it is a good strategy to give the GMAT now (because I think I can get a good score now) or should I give it in 2017 only.
If I give GMAT now will it have any adverse effects on my chances of getting admission in top b-schools?
If I give GMAT now will it have any adverse effects on my chances of getting admission in top b-schools?
09 Jan 2015, 14:44
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Hi mohitgupta1994,
Preparing for the GMAT in 2015 so that you get it taken care of in advance is a smart idea; by dealing with just the GMAT now, you'll save yourself some effort later on when you're focusing on your applications. Since your GMAT score is good for 5 years, you just have to apply to Business School before your score expires (and Business Schools don't care how old the Score is as long as it's an Official Score from the previous 5 years).
If you can tell me a bit more about your goals/plans, then I'll be happy to advise:
1) What is your goal score?
2) What schools are you planning to apply to?
Studying for the GMAT is similar to having a part-time job. Most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies; during that time, it's common to spend 10-15 hours per week (or more) on the process. There are a variety of different resources that you can use, but I can recommend some that you MUST have:
1) The GMAC Official Guide (either the 13th edition or the GMAT2015 - they're the same book)
2) The free downloadable materials from www.mba.com
The download includes 2 practice CAT Tests. You should plan to take one early on (take the whole thing, so you can test your endurance and overall pacing) so that we can get a sense of your strengths and weaknesses. It will take about 4 hours, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to do so. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can put together a study plan.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Preparing for the GMAT in 2015 so that you get it taken care of in advance is a smart idea; by dealing with just the GMAT now, you'll save yourself some effort later on when you're focusing on your applications. Since your GMAT score is good for 5 years, you just have to apply to Business School before your score expires (and Business Schools don't care how old the Score is as long as it's an Official Score from the previous 5 years).
If you can tell me a bit more about your goals/plans, then I'll be happy to advise:
1) What is your goal score?
2) What schools are you planning to apply to?
Studying for the GMAT is similar to having a part-time job. Most Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) on their studies; during that time, it's common to spend 10-15 hours per week (or more) on the process. There are a variety of different resources that you can use, but I can recommend some that you MUST have:
1) The GMAC Official Guide (either the 13th edition or the GMAT2015 - they're the same book)
2) The free downloadable materials from www.mba.com
The download includes 2 practice CAT Tests. You should plan to take one early on (take the whole thing, so you can test your endurance and overall pacing) so that we can get a sense of your strengths and weaknesses. It will take about 4 hours, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to do so. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can put together a study plan.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
10 Jan 2015, 03:18
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Hi EMPOWERgmatRichC
Thanks for your reply. I am aiming for a 740+ score. After the mba I would like to join an Investment bank. The schools which I have researched so far are:
1. Wharton
2. University of Chicago Booth
3. LBS
4. NYU Stern
Please add any other school which can make it easier to get into an IB.
I have not taken any of the official GMATprep exams but I took a free Manhattan GMAT exam in which I scored 650 (Q51 V31). Please guide me to reach my expected score.
Thanks for your reply. I am aiming for a 740+ score. After the mba I would like to join an Investment bank. The schools which I have researched so far are:
1. Wharton
2. University of Chicago Booth
3. LBS
4. NYU Stern
Please add any other school which can make it easier to get into an IB.
I have not taken any of the official GMATprep exams but I took a free Manhattan GMAT exam in which I scored 650 (Q51 V31). Please guide me to reach my expected score.
