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Any tips on taking the GMAT?
Posted on 11/11/16 at 9:41 am
Posted on 11/11/16 at 9:41 am
Is there a specific study guide to use?
Specific things to study?
Anything someone who has never taken it should know?
Specific things to study?
Anything someone who has never taken it should know?
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Posted on 11/11/16 at 10:30 am to imjustafatkid
Study materials can vary depending on what score you're looking for. Princeton review/Kaplan are good for the 500-600 range. Manhattan GMAT and Veritas prep are good for 600-700 range (I think - can't remember exactly). I would suggest the Manhattan GMAT online class.
Regardless, go buy the official GMAT book by GMAC - pretty sure this is the only boo with actual test questions that have been retired. Khan Academy is a great (free) online resource with videos working through the quant problems in the book.
The GMAT is a very "quirky" test, but can be conquered with hard work and maybe a little luck.
Regardless, go buy the official GMAT book by GMAC - pretty sure this is the only boo with actual test questions that have been retired. Khan Academy is a great (free) online resource with videos working through the quant problems in the book.
The GMAT is a very "quirky" test, but can be conquered with hard work and maybe a little luck.
Posted on 11/11/16 at 11:55 am to imjustafatkid
I used the official guide (OG), the OG quant and verbal supplements, and Target Test Prep for quant.
It took me a couple of tries but once I started using Target Test Prep, it took me to the next level. Almost all of the online companies offer free trials so see what you like.
Also, what are your goals with the GMAT? Are you aiming for a 500-600 to get into a state school or 700+ for a M7 school? Your resources and time spent will change.
Stay away from expensive courses and any of the Kaplan stuff, it's a waste of money.
You will be incredibly frustrated at first but keep at it. The GMAT is a standardized test and can be learned over time. Take it from me, it took me almost a year to get a good score.
Good luck.
It took me a couple of tries but once I started using Target Test Prep, it took me to the next level. Almost all of the online companies offer free trials so see what you like.
Also, what are your goals with the GMAT? Are you aiming for a 500-600 to get into a state school or 700+ for a M7 school? Your resources and time spent will change.
Stay away from expensive courses and any of the Kaplan stuff, it's a waste of money.
You will be incredibly frustrated at first but keep at it. The GMAT is a standardized test and can be learned over time. Take it from me, it took me almost a year to get a good score.
Good luck.
Posted on 11/11/16 at 1:09 pm to Azazello
Answering the question to the type of score you need and our target school will drastically impact the decision as the other posters have said.
Posted on 11/11/16 at 2:19 pm to lynxcat
You can get all the Manhattan Prep books, several practice tests, and the official guide from Manhattan for $300 ( LINK). I found it immensely helpful. I used that to study by myself, but got completely sidetracked for work the final 3 weeks leading up to my test. Still received a 690 with an 8/8 on the Integrated Reasoning and 5.5/6 on the Essay. If you're shooting for a 700+, I'd buy the Advanced Quant book. There are some arcane math rules/shortcuts they cover in that book for some of the most difficult problems that you'll only ever use for the GMAT.
The Mississippi public school system did me a great disservice when it came to the grammar section......
The Mississippi public school system did me a great disservice when it came to the grammar section......
This post was edited on 11/11/16 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 11/11/16 at 2:24 pm to imjustafatkid
If you can somehow enroll yourself in your local Middle School Algebra to HS trigonometry classes you will murder that part.
I've always done well on the English stuff, but if I had taken the GMAT back in high school I would have scored much higher than when I took it after college. Not having extensive math classes in 2/3 years hurt me a lot.
I've always done well on the English stuff, but if I had taken the GMAT back in high school I would have scored much higher than when I took it after college. Not having extensive math classes in 2/3 years hurt me a lot.
This post was edited on 11/11/16 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 11/11/16 at 3:40 pm to lynxcat
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Answering the question to the type of score you need and our target school will drastically impact the decision as the other posters have said.
It's actually my wife who will be taking it. She graduated summa cum laude from UAB with a BFA in Graphic Design, and is wanting to get a Master's in Marketing (or Marketing Analytics?) from Alabama. I'll figure out what score she needs.
This post was edited on 11/11/16 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 11/11/16 at 3:41 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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If you can somehow enroll yourself in your local Middle School Algebra to HS trigonometry classes you will murder that part.
She needs a college Algebra class as her other prerequisite before enrolling, so I think she's got that covered. Good tip though, thanks.
Posted on 11/11/16 at 4:06 pm to imjustafatkid
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I'll figure out what score she needs.
She needs a 580.
Posted on 11/11/16 at 4:47 pm to imjustafatkid
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She needs a 580.
Shouldn't be that difficult. The GMAT in my opinion was similar to the ACT. You improve by just taking the test more times. Take as many practice tests as possible.
I took analytics classes (ST 521/522, ST 531/532) with a lot of Master of Marketing students. SAS is a real bitch.
Posted on 11/11/16 at 6:59 pm to yellowhammer2098
580 should not be too hard. If you want to get a 650+ is when you typically have to start investing more time and energy. 700+ means you are dedicated to getting into a T20 program nationally.
The $300 Manhattan books should be the cheapest and best approach for her.
The $300 Manhattan books should be the cheapest and best approach for her.
Posted on 11/11/16 at 7:30 pm to imjustafatkid
Kaplan classes are pretty good. Just make sure the class size isn't too big. I was in a smaller class and it really helped me.
Also, I'm sure you looked into this but see if the program accepts the GRE. It's much easier IMO. Focuses more on reading comprehension based questions versus algebra based ones. But everyone has different strengths. Good luck
Also, I'm sure you looked into this but see if the program accepts the GRE. It's much easier IMO. Focuses more on reading comprehension based questions versus algebra based ones. But everyone has different strengths. Good luck
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