GMAT Strategy

WhatsInYourBackpack wrote:I apologize if this question has already been answered. I couldn't find it anywhere in the forum or on other sites.

Does anyone know if it would be possible to install the GMATPrep Software on an external/portable hard drive, so that I could use it between two computers + have it backed up (concerned because my personal laptop has been a bit wonky recently -- + don't want to have the software installed physically on my work laptop).

Any insight/experiences on this would be great to hear! *ALSO* if anyone has any other ideas to make it portable, I would be grateful for the suggestion(s).

Thank you in advance!

[email protected] wrote:Hi PauloAH,

While the old version of the software might be useful for additional practice, I would advise AGAINST using it as a way to assess your overall Test Taking ability.

1) The 2009 software includes 2 essay prompts (instead of the current version of the GMAT, which is 1 essay and IR). So the overall experience is unrealistic.
2) That old software also includes a number of questions that still appear on the current version of the software. So if you take the old practice CAT, then later take the new practice CAT, you'll likely see some repeat questions. THOSE repeat questions will make the later CAT result unrealistic since you'll already know some of the questions (and likely know the answers). This will lead to artificially "inflated" scores that won't help you to properly assess your weak areas.
3) Learning how to properly deal with the IR section is a reality of the Official GMAT. If you try to avoid that part of the process, then you'll be less likely to handle the IR correctly on Test Day (and less likely to handle the endurance/fatigue issues properly).

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich