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Hi all,
I recently started thinking about business school and the GMAT. I am probably 1-2 years out from applying but wanted to get a bit of a head start. I took a GMAT Prep practice test as a diagnostic and scored 730 (46Q, 44V). This was after doing pretty much no preparation, just flipping through a few of the practice questions to get an idea for what the test looks like.
As someone who knows pretty much nothing about GMAT preparation, I would greatly appreciate some advice on how to best improve my score - primarily the quant score. Any advice on the necessary books/prep materials? I've browsed the MGMAT books but not sure if I should start with the Foundations of GMAT Math or go straight to the Advanced Quant Book. I am generally strong in math (math-based degree) but definitely need to brush up on rules and formulas.
Many thanks in advance for any advice you can provide. Cheers!
I recently started thinking about business school and the GMAT. I am probably 1-2 years out from applying but wanted to get a bit of a head start. I took a GMAT Prep practice test as a diagnostic and scored 730 (46Q, 44V). This was after doing pretty much no preparation, just flipping through a few of the practice questions to get an idea for what the test looks like.
As someone who knows pretty much nothing about GMAT preparation, I would greatly appreciate some advice on how to best improve my score - primarily the quant score. Any advice on the necessary books/prep materials? I've browsed the MGMAT books but not sure if I should start with the Foundations of GMAT Math or go straight to the Advanced Quant Book. I am generally strong in math (math-based degree) but definitely need to brush up on rules and formulas.
Many thanks in advance for any advice you can provide. Cheers!
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Hi,
First question.
What was the diagnostic from? GMATPrep? If not, it doesn't mean much as to the STATUS of your prep. GIve a GMATPrep. Your actual GMAT score is bound to be within 30 points of the practice GMATPrep.
And what should you start with? Simply put, If you are NOT consistently getting Q48-Q50 in practice tests, you need more practice. Don't read books. If your scores above Q45, books wont help. Below that, refer 8 MGMAT guides. "Foundation........" is for people who have forgotten maths altogether.
If you are getting V44 consistently, then only GOD can help you score higher, maybe come in your dreams and say you are a Demi-god or something. Inspire you to score higher. Anything below V40 you need help. Figure out where exactly you lack. Is it SC or CR or RC. Handle it using MGMAT books. Or Powerscore CR Bible if its CR.
Regarding paid test prep:
VERBAL: Magoosh ( The best, I used e-GMAT, Magoosh & Economist Gmat)
STARTING FRESH PREP : EconomistGMAT (Interactive and makes you learn the stuff, repeated test takers only know)
TESTS: GMATPrep, GMATPrep, GMATPrep & yes, GMATPrep. MGMAT, is good for practice. Don't rely on its scores, they don't mean much.
First question.
What was the diagnostic from? GMATPrep? If not, it doesn't mean much as to the STATUS of your prep. GIve a GMATPrep. Your actual GMAT score is bound to be within 30 points of the practice GMATPrep.
And what should you start with? Simply put, If you are NOT consistently getting Q48-Q50 in practice tests, you need more practice. Don't read books. If your scores above Q45, books wont help. Below that, refer 8 MGMAT guides. "Foundation........" is for people who have forgotten maths altogether.
If you are getting V44 consistently, then only GOD can help you score higher, maybe come in your dreams and say you are a Demi-god or something. Inspire you to score higher. Anything below V40 you need help. Figure out where exactly you lack. Is it SC or CR or RC. Handle it using MGMAT books. Or Powerscore CR Bible if its CR.
Regarding paid test prep:
VERBAL: Magoosh ( The best, I used e-GMAT, Magoosh & Economist Gmat)
STARTING FRESH PREP : EconomistGMAT (Interactive and makes you learn the stuff, repeated test takers only know)
TESTS: GMATPrep, GMATPrep, GMATPrep & yes, GMATPrep. MGMAT, is good for practice. Don't rely on its scores, they don't mean much.
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