Lets Beat the GMAT! (Jan/Feb/March 07)

isisalaska · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject:

I took the test I have left of OG and I am still 60 points below what I need, is it posible to raise 60 points in 6 days???? Confused

I have to do it not matter what. Today is Saturday and I have been studing since 10 am (took 2 hrs break to eat, great my husband and play with my daugher) and I am back to study...man!

aim-wsc · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:40 pm Post subject:

i wont say study 10 hours a day.
instead study smart. 8)

while Keeping track of your progress make sure that you also checking where you are weak at.
say in speed and time problems for example.

i observed Eric's Flashcards are effect even when you have just five days left... take a print out of it. If you havent yet... It has ready made formulas for success 8)
learn them, know them.
Read GMAT war stories. (fortunately this forum has plenty) http://www.beatthegmat.com/viewforum.php?f=15

check mukul's blog too. http://outbeat-the-gmat.blogspot.com/

stay focused and take a rest for last few days.

isisalaska · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject:

and that's is exactly what I am doing. I have spent this whole afternoon analizing the answers I failed, and it is sad but Most of them, especially in the math section were stupid mistakes!!! Mad

So, I am happy, somehow that I can understand why I did not answer it correctkly.

It is true about studing smart, I have read enough at this point so now it is time to start analyzing. Stacy is also right, it is like a pianist who keeps playing but playing badly, why? is he/she going to be reayd before the recital?

Thanks!! Tomorrow more Smile

isisalaska · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:46 am Post subject:

Good Morning!
Another day less to G-Day. Today I will do a Manhattan test. I love the explanations and also the feedback tells you the level of difficulty of each question. I did some of the SC in teh practice section and I have to admid they are difficult Sad

Then I checked the level of difficulty and no wonder, all the questions were level 600-700, so I guess I fell better...

greatman · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject:

This weekend gave two manhattan tests

Scored 690 and 660....last week had scored 630 in manhattn..

I think Manhattan tests r better than Kaplan .....

Nextwekend will try Princeton...

Test date 13 March..Target to cross 620...

Please comment on my performance...

Isisalaska how u feel abt Manhattan tests......

isisalaska · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject:

Greatman
I like Manhattan tests as I said before. For some reason I find I have more time to finish teh questions. Maybe is psychological but I am always running in the quantitative section with OG...who knows...maybe I stressed out too much with OG because I know it is the "real thing". I will tell you what I got todaw in another Manahttan test. Smile

isisalaska · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:01 pm Post subject:

Ok Greatman I did another Manhattan test and scored 660

I am very happy since this is so far, my highest score. As I mentioned before, I felt very confident timewise, this, I beliebe, makes a HUGE difference.

Yesterday I took a OG one and I only scored 510 Sad

, so I don't know what to think. I believe the verbal part is very similar on both methods, however, the quantitative part is more difficult on the OG. Or maybe I am better at taking tests in the afternoon. Yesterday I wanted to emulate the conditions of the real exam. Since my test is going to be next Saturday (17th) at 9 am I took it at the same time. Today I took the Manhattan test at 3 pm, so maybe I am more alert in the afternoon. Too bad since I had no choice in choosing the time of my test. I am a firmly believer on the biorhythms and also the part that diet, plays, etc. That's why one of my firts questions to this forum was about what kind of energy bars to eat, see this link in the wiki resources
http://www.beatthegmat.com/viewtopic.php?t=944

Anyhow, I still think Manhattan is better than PR, and Kaplan is good but mroe difficult than OG. I will keep you posted Smile

greatman · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject:

what do u mean by OG test...r u talking abt GMAT Prep...please clarify...

any how all the best for ur test...

isisalaska · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject:

Yes, the GMAT prep, I call it "OG test" (Official Guide Test), I will use GMAT prep "nomenclature" in the future to avoid confusion Wink

zaffar · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:59 am Post subject: Can i participate?

Hi

My name is Zaffar and i am from pakistan. i am planning to take the test on april 10 (not confirmed yet but most probably will be around this date).

this is my first post to any community. anyways i see that 3-4 ppl are participating in this thread and you all r taking this test before/in march so can i participate in ti?

aim-wsc · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:02 am Post subject:

welcome to the Forums Zaffar Smile

You have ample amount of time. prepare wisely. To start off with here are some links you might find useful
Beat the GMAT Blog : http://beatthegmat.blogspot.com/
Beat the GMAT wiki : http://www.beatthegmat.com/wiki/

The thread is for Jan Feb March test taker doesnt mean that other folks are not allowed to participate here.
you ask any query here. or read the entire thread...
I think just by reading through the forums and the links i mentioned your half of the queries will be solved.... its already there...
still don t hesitate to ask anything.

Welcome aboard.
I am great fan of Pakistani pop singers btw Wink

aim-wsc · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:11 am Post subject: good procgress people

Great going people :thumbsup:
Great man you are on your way to beat the barrier. Aim higher buddy 8)

Isis :Caution: early questions does matter. Remember that they affect your score if not significantly it does make impact on the algorithm...

You re going good. keep us updated Very Happy

isisalaska · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:20 am Post subject:

When did I mention that early question do not matter Shocked

All course they do, agree, I am confused

aim-wsc · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:29 am Post subject:

isisalaska · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:41 am Post subject:

Ah! well probably you are right becasuse in CAT Prep I missed 3 out of the first 5, and in Manhattan 2, yeah....I have to be more careful. Thanks!!! Smile