Hey guys,
I want to apply at Rotterdam School of Management (in The Netherlands) next year, they require a minimum GMAT score of 600 but i am aiming for 650. This will be a very difficult task considering my educational background. Long story short; I have started school from the 7th grade, did community college after high school, with english being my 4th/5th language. Currently i am studying BBA, and i will be doing my Internship at an accounting firm in New York City.
I want to take the GMAT test around March next year (submission deadline is may), so i have roughly 7 months to study for the GMAT, however due to my current study, job and upcoming internship, i can study about 10 hours a week for the GMAT (approx. 280 hours in total). I have the Manhattan Guides and the OG 13th Edition as my study material.
Could you please provide me a good preparation strategy?
Points of remark;
1. My algebra is a bit rusty, I have difficulty with stuff such as quadratic equations and inequalities.
2. I did the diagnostic test for verbal, and my score fell in the average section. So verbal needs also a lot of studying, i am planning to read some books (starting of with Shogun- James Clavell) but i have no clue how to be prepared for the GMAT
Thank you in advance!
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Hi SamWasi,
You have given yourself plenty of lead-time to study, which is good planning.
The Diagnostic Tests in the OG13 are not a great way to measure your real GMAT ability, although they are a source for great practice questions. If you have not taken one yet, then you should take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT exam to get a real sense of your strengths and weaknesses. (you can download 2 for FREE from www.mba.com). It will be a challenging practice Test, but that's okay - do your best, then report back with your scores.
Your Score goal is reasonable, but it still helps to have a specific study plan in place to help you along. Once we know your scores, it will be easier to help you put together a plan that matches your abilities.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You have given yourself plenty of lead-time to study, which is good planning.
The Diagnostic Tests in the OG13 are not a great way to measure your real GMAT ability, although they are a source for great practice questions. If you have not taken one yet, then you should take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT exam to get a real sense of your strengths and weaknesses. (you can download 2 for FREE from www.mba.com). It will be a challenging practice Test, but that's okay - do your best, then report back with your scores.
Your Score goal is reasonable, but it still helps to have a specific study plan in place to help you along. Once we know your scores, it will be easier to help you put together a plan that matches your abilities.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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Hi SamWasi
Great to hear you are looking into applying for the RSM MBA programme.
I wanted to share this article with you, where we give various tips & tricks for preparing for the GMAT https://www.rsm.nl/mba/international-ful ... tips/gmat/
Also, tomorrow, 29 July, we happen to host a webinar about GMAT Tips & Tricks, you can sign-up for that via www.careernomics.com/rsm
I hope this will help you preparing for the GMAT!
Best regards,
Chantal Dammann
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Great to hear you are looking into applying for the RSM MBA programme.
I wanted to share this article with you, where we give various tips & tricks for preparing for the GMAT https://www.rsm.nl/mba/international-ful ... tips/gmat/
Also, tomorrow, 29 July, we happen to host a webinar about GMAT Tips & Tricks, you can sign-up for that via www.careernomics.com/rsm
I hope this will help you preparing for the GMAT!
Best regards,
Chantal Dammann
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
