Hi.
I am not able to decide when should I plan for GMAT test.
I am appearing for CAT 2016 this year (4th December, 2016). As I have missed the first round of admissions in B-schools so will have to give the test before the second round. So i just cant make out how to choose a date for taking GMAT which wont even hamper my CAT preparation.
So please help me to decide a date for it. And how much time will it take to prepare for GMAT as I am studying seriously for CAT too?
Thanks.
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Hi swarrnim,
As a general rule, it's best to focus on one Test at a time. The amount of time that you'll need to prepare for the GMAT will depend on a variety of factors, including your score goal, your natural skills and whatever skills might 'transfer over' from your CAT studies. Before we can attempt to plan out a timeline, it would help if you could provide a bit more information about your situation:
1) What is your GMAT score goal?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
4) Is December 4th the earliest that you can take CAT? (can you move your Test Date forward?)
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As a general rule, it's best to focus on one Test at a time. The amount of time that you'll need to prepare for the GMAT will depend on a variety of factors, including your score goal, your natural skills and whatever skills might 'transfer over' from your CAT studies. Before we can attempt to plan out a timeline, it would help if you could provide a bit more information about your situation:
1) What is your GMAT score goal?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
4) Is December 4th the earliest that you can take CAT? (can you move your Test Date forward?)
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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Hi swarrnim,
Since it sounds as if you are just starting out on your GMAT journey, it is a good idea to first familiarize yourself with the GMAT exam and then take an MBA.com practice exam. The results of that exam will provide an accurate depiction of what to expect on the GMAT as well as a baseline GMAT score.
However, to provide more personalized advice, I do have some questions for you:
1) What is your GMAT score goal?
2) What are the MBA programs to which you plan to apply? When are your application deadlines?
3) For how many hours a day can you study for your GMAT? For how many months?
Once you take the official practice exam, please report back with your scores.
Since it sounds as if you are just starting out on your GMAT journey, it is a good idea to first familiarize yourself with the GMAT exam and then take an MBA.com practice exam. The results of that exam will provide an accurate depiction of what to expect on the GMAT as well as a baseline GMAT score.
However, to provide more personalized advice, I do have some questions for you:
1) What is your GMAT score goal?
2) What are the MBA programs to which you plan to apply? When are your application deadlines?
3) For how many hours a day can you study for your GMAT? For how many months?
Once you take the official practice exam, please report back with your scores.
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