I have been studying for the GMAT for the past month or so with Magoosh (which I like), however, I am trying to also utilize my 2-hr commute each day to work. I have tried listening to the Magoosh lessons while driving but it just doesn't cut it when not engaged/able to watch and practice problems real-time (and obviously not safe if I tried to do so while driving).
I'm looking for study-resources (lesson theory, podcasts, etc.) that can casually listen to while I drive but the resources available are pretty limited from what I've been able to find. Any advice/recommendations?
Much appreciated.
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Yeah, it's tough to do prep-work without the visuals, but here's a good thread with a discussion of various podcasts that people have found useful: https://www.beatthegmat.com/gmat-resourc ... 56388.htmlschultau wrote:I have been studying for the GMAT for the past month or so with Magoosh (which I like), however, I am trying to also utilize my 2-hr commute each day to work. I have tried listening to the Magoosh lessons while driving but it just doesn't cut it when not engaged/able to watch and practice problems real-time (and obviously not safe if I tried to do so while driving).
I'm looking for study-resources (lesson theory, podcasts, etc.) that can casually listen to while I drive but the resources available are pretty limited from what I've been able to find. Any advice/recommendations?
Much appreciated.
(And I hope that 2-hour commute is 1-hour each way
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We have an audio program but you SHOULDN'T use it while driving. We have NLP and hypnosis, visualization, and binaural beats, so operating heavy machinery or driving is not encouraged, as it could be dangerous. You can check out a sample here. https://testprepny.com/full-potential-audio-program/
I suggest, though, if you don't find what you're looking for, to create your OWN audio. This is super easy to do on your smart phone.
What is it you hope to learn or get out of the audios? You won't be able to do mental acrobatics while driving, so you might want to create somethng you need to memorize. Grammar rules or Quant equations. Record yourself going over various quant rules/equations,
You'll notice when you're driving that you likely move in and out of being present and engaged with what you're listening to, so over the course of driving, that mental movement in and out of your conscious mind, you're actually embedding the information in your subconscious mind. Think of the times you've heard a song on the radio...you might not listen to the words, but seem to know some words, and likely the melody or a guitar riff. Same experience.
Other suggestions include exploring other aspects of the test taking process, ie. peak performance, or the application - - or information about schools, and b-school in general, I wonder if this would be a good opportunity for you to listen to things like this.
My last suggestion is to take the driving time for YOU time without using it for any kind of study. Listen to books-on-tape as an escape FROM studying. A little oasis in time. Taking breaks is actually GOOD for you. It will give your mind time to integrate things you're learning. Full-time study/work without breaks will work against you. Socializing, self-care, exercise, and non-study time will support you to have a balanced self while studying.
let us know how it goes!
I suggest, though, if you don't find what you're looking for, to create your OWN audio. This is super easy to do on your smart phone.
What is it you hope to learn or get out of the audios? You won't be able to do mental acrobatics while driving, so you might want to create somethng you need to memorize. Grammar rules or Quant equations. Record yourself going over various quant rules/equations,
You'll notice when you're driving that you likely move in and out of being present and engaged with what you're listening to, so over the course of driving, that mental movement in and out of your conscious mind, you're actually embedding the information in your subconscious mind. Think of the times you've heard a song on the radio...you might not listen to the words, but seem to know some words, and likely the melody or a guitar riff. Same experience.
Other suggestions include exploring other aspects of the test taking process, ie. peak performance, or the application - - or information about schools, and b-school in general, I wonder if this would be a good opportunity for you to listen to things like this.
My last suggestion is to take the driving time for YOU time without using it for any kind of study. Listen to books-on-tape as an escape FROM studying. A little oasis in time. Taking breaks is actually GOOD for you. It will give your mind time to integrate things you're learning. Full-time study/work without breaks will work against you. Socializing, self-care, exercise, and non-study time will support you to have a balanced self while studying.
let us know how it goes!
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Thank you for the advice.
Yes, the commute is an hour each way (at worst), so not too bad.
And after commuting for years now, I totally agree, total silence is often welcomed as simple mental "recharge" time. But there are some drives or portions of some drives I am feeling up to absorbing knowledge and would like to hear some GMAT related conversation (similar to the various podcasts I enjoy). Just seems like everything out there is tailored to being engaged in more of a 1-theory/2-practice problem/3-review solution format which is great, but obviously not while driving.
I like the idea of recording myself for memorization boosting. And I will also definitely check-out the i-tunes link. Thanks Again!
Yes, the commute is an hour each way (at worst), so not too bad.
And after commuting for years now, I totally agree, total silence is often welcomed as simple mental "recharge" time. But there are some drives or portions of some drives I am feeling up to absorbing knowledge and would like to hear some GMAT related conversation (similar to the various podcasts I enjoy). Just seems like everything out there is tailored to being engaged in more of a 1-theory/2-practice problem/3-review solution format which is great, but obviously not while driving.
I like the idea of recording myself for memorization boosting. And I will also definitely check-out the i-tunes link. Thanks Again!
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Yeah: just make the material that will be helpful for you to engage in!schultau wrote:Thank you for the advice.
Yes, the commute is an hour each way (at worst), so not too bad.
And after commuting for years now, I totally agree, total silence is often welcomed as simple mental "recharge" time. But there are some drives or portions of some drives I am feeling up to absorbing knowledge and would like to hear some GMAT related conversation (similar to the various podcasts I enjoy). Just seems like everything out there is tailored to being engaged in more of a 1-theory/2-practice problem/3-review solution format which is great, but obviously not while driving.
I like the idea of recording myself for memorization boosting. And I will also definitely check-out the i-tunes link. Thanks Again!
Going over questions is not helpful ....or likely safe!
Keep us posted on how this works for you!
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