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This is my second real go-around for the GMAT, and this time, I will get the score I want (I really, really hope). I think that Eric made a great suggestion to start a blog to record what you did everyday. So I did:

http://gmat.brianschwartz.name/

Please feel free to check it out - leave comments... go nuts.

Thanks guys! See you around (I will be here from time to time getting information.... this is a great forum)

-Brian

tngearhart · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:38 am Post subject:

I like your blog. I notice that we have similar backgrounds. I graduated in December from ASU with a degree in information systems management. I took the GMAT in April and scored a 580 Sad

. I have been working to improve my score. My biggest problem right now is finding the time to devote to study. I worked throught the OG 10th edition and now I am starting the 11th edition. I'm hoping that I can work on speed and stamina. I didn't time myself while working on the 10th, this time through I will definately use the clock.

I developed a modified version of a spreadsheet to track performance on the 10th edition. I've attached it. Let me know if you have any interest in modifying it for the 11the edition. Thanks.

limits660 · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:58 am Post subject:

What differences, if any, are you finding in the 11th edition compared to the 10th?

aim-wsc · Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject: my puts

i also visited your blog sometime back.
good start.
all the best for your stuff.

@ limits660:the differences in 10 th & 11th are items (ie questions)

i suggest dont touch Powerprep test once you r through with 11th & 10th edition.
all items are repeated in there

so take powerprep first & then practise OG

aim-wsc · Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:14 pm Post subject: I m joing the crowd too.

hey
Good news I have also built my own blog now you can check it now.
the link is in my signature too
http://jc-gmat.blogspot.com/

Unlike Eric or now MrBrian, I m not going to review my study plan or my beating GMAT strategy there.
the reason for this is I am not currently preparing for GMAT.
But i certainly will put my insights when i ll start studying ...but not now..

so dont expect any strats puts in my blog.

what other i can offer in my blog will be decided by the feedback and responces i would get later.

But right now i m planning to discuss whole admission process/ tralks about b-schools and other beyond the GMAT things there Very Happy

till then
so happy blogging Razz

aps_abhishek · Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:17 pm Post subject:

Hey guys..
I have just started my preparation...
can any one plz tell me what r the major changes in Official guide 10 & 11?

it will good if you can guide me whether i should start from 10 edition or 11 edition.

APS

beatthegmat · Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject:

smd13 · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:59 am Post subject: GMAT Blogs

I have also jumped on the GMAT Blog bandwagon and started one to track my progress studying.

Check it out: http://gmat-countdown.blogspot.com/

I am hoping to take the GMAT on September 12.

aim-wsc · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject:

hey Gmater san fran,
good to see man.

...people are catching up!!

Eric, you have done a great job. & it shows;
see this thread is gonna be a huge success!!!

why dont you appeal all people to add the link of their blog here...
that way we all can stay together.
Its a great idea. what do you think?

May be you can scribe something on your sidebar of http://beatthegmat.blogspot.com
and http://www.beatthegmat.com
so that your bog visitors too could share their GMAT-blogs with us

regards
JohnyCage

beatthegmat · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject:

aim-wsc · Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:19 am Post subject: hmm

jsackmann · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:34 am Post subject: GMAT Daily Tips

Johny was kind enough to ping me to suggest that I include my blog here. For those of you who didn't read my initial thread: I'm a longtime GMAT tutor and have recently started a website devoted to sharing tips for improving your GMAT score. My site is updated each weekday, and you can find it here:

http://www.gmatdailytips.com

Thanks!

asterix · Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:00 am Post subject:

Here is my GMAT blog

http://orugallu.net/gmat

Couple of things :-
I got the following list of books from this blog >>> http://hawkeyeview.blogspot.com/2005/12/gmat-exam.html

1) Princeton GMAT Reviews
2) Kaplan GMAT
3) Kaplan Verbal
4) Princeton Verbal
5) GMAT ETS - The Big Book
6) Barrons
7) Archo
8 ) Petersons GMAT Guide ( has 6 exams in it)
9) Power Prep - 2 Tests comes to you as free when you register.

I thought this list might be useful for folks here. However I could not find item #1. Is it Cracking the GMAT with DVD?

Same thing about #5. I know there is a Big Book for GRE but what is this Big Book for GMAT. No help on Amazon.
Again the same question for #8- What is that guide?

And btw, #7 is actully Arco - no 'h'

Please post any info you guys have regarding these books.

Secondly,
I bought a basic grammar book (for eighth graders) named 'Painless Grammar' by Barron's. Feel free to go ahead and buy it. It will prove to be a nice addition. You can brush up on some grammar basics to enhance both your writing skills and the SC section in Verbal.

Later,
Asterix

aim-wsc · Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:38 am Post subject:

hi asterix, i just gone through ur brand new blog!! Smile

i also checked the link u put. but i dont quite buy what he had to say...
anyways the link is obsolete...& things hv changed now.
now that u ordered the books ...all the best.

asterix · Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:48 am Post subject:

aim-wsc,

Don't get me wrong but I am not bothering/fretting over the above list.
I would still want to get an opinion just to satiate my curiosity reg. the said items in the above list. Smile

I want to cover as much prep. material as possible, because "Practice - Practice - Practice" seems to be the mantra for a strong GMAT score.

Thanks,
Asterix