GMAT Strategy

Hi Jo,

There are benefits to all the ways of studying - - and knowing youself the best, it's good to consider what the ROI is, for you specifically, for each type.

There is more accountability with a private tutor, as well as higher touch points and adaptation to your needs sets. On the other hand, the tried-and-true structure of a course works for most people, but their one-size-fits-all model, as well as tutors who are taught this system, make it harder to to accomodate your a student's specific needs, such as anxiety or not being a native speaker.

In comparison, working one-on-one as our company does, primarily, means we (and other one-one-one tutoring companies, I'm sure), can pair you with tutors who are not only GMAT experts, but can meet YOUR specific needs, For example, our head verbal tutor works with many of our non-native English speaking clients because she holds a PhD in cognitive linguistics, which means she's able to understand HOW your brain comprehends language, and can therefore specifically adapt the material to YOUR specific needs....calculating what isn't working and what IS. Likewise, time pressure is something that haunts MANY students...and this can be remedied by more and more practice and familiarty with the material, but also, inceasing your reading speed. We are, for example, the only test prep company offering a 3-hour online speed reading support for students. We see consistent imprvoements: up to 5x reading speed (without compromised comprehension at up to about 3x, typcially) and an average score improvment on reading at 13%.

Some students go to individualized tutoring after the courses, and this allows for fine tuning. Our students consistently improve 100 - 150 points, and more, after their scores plateau with other study program.

So consider the ROI as you embark on this. How important is the score and the school you're looking into...that should help make your decision as to what to invest financially. For some top scores not attained with big box companies make private tutoring choices a no-brainer.

Feel free to reach out to talk about specifics...and chat with others here. Top companies are represented on BTG so you're in great hands whatever you choose!

Best,

Bara Sapir

Hi Jo,

I'm hoping that you can clarify a few details about your current studies. Based on what you have described - in the month of July (meaning - the last 3.5 weeks), you have started using 3 DIFFERENT Courses AND a separate book. Is that true? How long have you used each of those products? Whose Study Plan are you currently following?

If you're 'jumping' around among GMAT subjects and Courses, then that might help to explain why your two practice CAT Scores are so similar - you haven't 'focused' on one particular approach to your studies, so your progress might be limited. Adding tutoring to the mix now would likely only complicate things - as the Tutor would perhaps teach you different concepts and assign work from other resources.

1) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
2) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

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

Hi Jo,

I've sent you a PM with some notes/suggestions about your Study Plan.

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