Hello,
I am planning to take GMAT, I am in Northern VA area. Where is the best place to take GMAT prep courses at? I searched online, George Mason has a program, Kaplan offers some courses too. I need some advice on how to prepare for the exam.
Thank you
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Hi Khatera.
There are a variety of ways to prepare for the GMAT. Using a class centered course is one of them, there are guided self study courses and using a one on one coach or tutor is another option.
Your best bet may be to start by doing some preparation on your own and then taking a practice test to see where you stand. After doing that you will be in a better position to evaluate your options.
Also, there are some math, and to a lesser degree verbal, basics that you should have down before going into a live course should you go with that option. Otherwise you may not get the full benefit of the class. Many people already have the math skills, as the math used on the GMAT is pretty basic, but if you have been out of school for a while and haven't been using much math, you might benefit from some review.
One way to get started would be to download the free GMAT Prep software from mba.com, the official site of the GMAT. That software contains a quick review of the math used by the test, some practice questions and two practice tests.
Once you have gotten a sense of the structure of the test and have done a bunch of practice questions, take the first test in the software and see how you do.
There are a variety of ways to prepare for the GMAT. Using a class centered course is one of them, there are guided self study courses and using a one on one coach or tutor is another option.
Your best bet may be to start by doing some preparation on your own and then taking a practice test to see where you stand. After doing that you will be in a better position to evaluate your options.
Also, there are some math, and to a lesser degree verbal, basics that you should have down before going into a live course should you go with that option. Otherwise you may not get the full benefit of the class. Many people already have the math skills, as the math used on the GMAT is pretty basic, but if you have been out of school for a while and haven't been using much math, you might benefit from some review.
One way to get started would be to download the free GMAT Prep software from mba.com, the official site of the GMAT. That software contains a quick review of the math used by the test, some practice questions and two practice tests.
Once you have gotten a sense of the structure of the test and have done a bunch of practice questions, take the first test in the software and see how you do.
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Hi Khatera,
Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can talk through the various study plan options.
I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can talk through the various study plan options.
I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
