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When to attempt GMAT Prep Tests

by manihar.sidharth » Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:36 pm
Hi All
My GMAT is scheduled for 20th June and till now I have completed CR and SC concepts and corresponding OG problems with detailed analysis.
My question is when should I take Official GMAT Prep tests.
I see on many forums people have dissected GMAT prep problems and I refrain from reading those just as to make sure that I do not want to attempt those questions before I take the tests.

I still have quant and RC to cover up , but I am fairly confident on quant. I am not sure about my RC skills but I am planning to complete RC 99 in the coming weeks.
Please suggest if I should start taking official tests or not ??

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:02 am
Have you taken any practice tests yet?
I always encourage students to take a practice test VERY early in their studies (within the first week of preparing). I do this for several reasons:

- Students should know, as soon as possible, exactly what they will be preparing for over the coming weeks and months.
- The results of this test help students gauge the amount of work required to reach their target score.
- These practice tests help build confidence, since scores inevitably improve as the student prepares.

If you're interested, I wrote an article on this topic: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/2013/05/ ... st-already


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by Rich@EconomistGMAT » Tue May 05, 2015 8:33 am
Hi manihar.sidharth,

I have to agree with Brent here. It's always a good idea to take a practice exam early to identify where your strengths and weaknesses truly are. Reviewing a practice test early will help you spend more time where you need improvement, and less time worrying about concepts and strategies you've already mastered.

I'm also curious to know how long you've been studying. If you've just started, here's an article we wrote to help new test takers get going: https://bit.ly/1aiRDcx

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by [email protected] » Tue May 05, 2015 8:54 am
Hi manihar.sidharth,

Beyond taking that initial CAT to establish a 'baseline' score, it's important to take CATs at regular intervals. Even though you will face material that you are not an expert in (yet), there are certain aspects of facing the GMAT that you can ONLY learn by taking CATs at regular intervals (pacing, endurance, dealing with fatigue, etc.). If you wait to take your CATs until the end of your studies, then you will severely limit the time you have to improve in these areas.

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by veeral » Tue May 05, 2015 6:00 pm
Hi,

give a prep exam , you will get an idea about timing and the level of difficulty.
you will also get a check on your weaker and stronger areas.
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