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27 Feb 2016, 13:30
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Hi all,
My first post here, have been lurking around for a while but now that I've finally decided to take the leap for my GMAT I wanted to get more involved with this forum. First, a little bit about me:
As indicated above, my goal is to bring my final GMAT score above 700. I took a GMATPrep exam to see where I stand, and I was surprised by how well I did on Verbal versus Math (see below) but it is clear I need to study with an emphasis on math - I'm great at making calculationsg in my head, but as a result of this I think I've neglected to really understand the foundations of math. Essentially I aim to have my actual GMAT Exam in 12 weeks (late May). I have a rough outline of my study plan below, I would really appreciate your feedback on whether or not you feel this is a good strategy and based on the above if you think a goal of 700+ is realistic. Wanted to point out that I read general business/science books and the WSJ a lot already, so that will be sprinkled throughout my study.
When I took a GMATPrep exam last week my score was as follows:
For the actual GMAT, these are the study materials I plan to use:
And here's my rough study plan:
Weeks 1-5: Math Focus
Weeks 6-10: Verbal Focus
Weeks 10-12: Review & TEST!
As I'm sure goes for many, if not all, of us, I've dreamt a long time of making it to the big leagues so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
D
My first post here, have been lurking around for a while but now that I've finally decided to take the leap for my GMAT I wanted to get more involved with this forum. First, a little bit about me:
- Born in the Netherlands, moved to New York City 3 years ago
- 3-5 years work experience in marketing/sales
- 25 Years Old
- Goal to get in to a top 10 US Business School or Top 5 European Business School
As indicated above, my goal is to bring my final GMAT score above 700. I took a GMATPrep exam to see where I stand, and I was surprised by how well I did on Verbal versus Math (see below) but it is clear I need to study with an emphasis on math - I'm great at making calculationsg in my head, but as a result of this I think I've neglected to really understand the foundations of math. Essentially I aim to have my actual GMAT Exam in 12 weeks (late May). I have a rough outline of my study plan below, I would really appreciate your feedback on whether or not you feel this is a good strategy and based on the above if you think a goal of 700+ is realistic. Wanted to point out that I read general business/science books and the WSJ a lot already, so that will be sprinkled throughout my study.
When I took a GMATPrep exam last week my score was as follows:
- Quant: 39 (48th Percentile)
- Verbal: 38(84th Percentile)
- Score: 640 (73rd Percentile)
For the actual GMAT, these are the study materials I plan to use:
- Magoosh membership
- MGMAT Strategy books (6th edition books 0-9)
- MGMAT Foundations of Math
- OG Guides (Including Math & Verbal Review)
- Error Log
- Flashcards
And here's my rough study plan:
Weeks 1-5: Math Focus
- MGMAT Foundations of Math, Strategy Books 0-5
- All OG DS & PS questions (leaving OG Math Review for Weeks 10-12)
- All Magoosh videos relating to Math
- Track all questions and answers in error log
- Create & review flashcards on a daily basis
- AWA Practice
- Take a CAT practice exam in week 5 to identify remaining weaknesses
Weeks 6-10: Verbal Focus
- MGMAT Strategy Books 6-9
- All OG RC, CR and SC questions (leaving OG Verbal Review for Weeks 10-12)
- All related Magoosh Videos
- Track all questions and answers in error log
- IR practice
- Take a CAT practice exam in week 10 to identify remaining weaknesses
Weeks 10-12: Review & TEST!
- OG Math & Verbal Review Questions
- Closely review error log and retry questions - identifying key areas of improvement needed
- More practice exams to become comfortable with timing strategy
- Somewhere in week 12 or 13 (May 16-May 29) - take my GMAT
As I'm sure goes for many, if not all, of us, I've dreamt a long time of making it to the big leagues so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
D
27 Feb 2016, 13:50
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Add GMATPrep exam pack 1 and Question pack 1 to your list; Also you will need additional quant. practice besides Magoosh and OGs.
27 Feb 2016, 23:03
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Hi ddb1990,
To start, a 640 is a really strong initial CAT score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). As you continue to study, and take more CATS, it's important to take those CATs in a realistic fashion (so take the FULL CAT - with the Essay and IR sections, at the same time as your Official GMAT, etc.). You have a strong Verbal ability, which is good. There are actually a variety of different score combinations that will get you to 700+, but since Business Schools tend to place extra emphasis on an applicant's Quant Scaled Score, you'll likely want to spend more time on that section of the GMAT than on the Verbal section.
There are a variety of resources that you can use during your studies, so you can certainly begin with the ones that you've selected. However, you have to be flexible enough with your thinking to adjust your plan as needed - which might mean adding some new, non-book resources. To that end, you should plan to take FULL-LENGTH CATs at more frequent intervals than you've currently planned to. You should take a CAT every 1-2 weeks (or so).
1) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
2) When are you planning to apply?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
To start, a 640 is a really strong initial CAT score (the average score on the Official GMAT hovers around 540-550 most years). As you continue to study, and take more CATS, it's important to take those CATs in a realistic fashion (so take the FULL CAT - with the Essay and IR sections, at the same time as your Official GMAT, etc.). You have a strong Verbal ability, which is good. There are actually a variety of different score combinations that will get you to 700+, but since Business Schools tend to place extra emphasis on an applicant's Quant Scaled Score, you'll likely want to spend more time on that section of the GMAT than on the Verbal section.
There are a variety of resources that you can use during your studies, so you can certainly begin with the ones that you've selected. However, you have to be flexible enough with your thinking to adjust your plan as needed - which might mean adding some new, non-book resources. To that end, you should plan to take FULL-LENGTH CATs at more frequent intervals than you've currently planned to. You should take a CAT every 1-2 weeks (or so).
1) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
2) When are you planning to apply?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
