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Well I prepared for 2 months too and got a fairly good score. You may wanna go through my debrief and see if you can get some insights.

by unclesam2013

Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:55 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Effective study plan to boost from 570 to 700 in 2 months?
Replies: 4
Views: 2972

I think you should firstly work on your concepts, learn all the tips and strategies. You will be able to handle time and pressure better then

by unclesam2013

Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Strategy for Verbal and Quant
Replies: 2
Views: 1556

Could be a variety of factors including the getting most experimental questions correct theory that you have proposed but since you are targeting a reasonable score of 650, I think you MUST retake the GMAT. Start working on your weakenesses and you should be good to go in a month

by unclesam2013

Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Destroyed and confused...
Replies: 1
Views: 1386

Go for Ultimate One Minute Explanations to OG13 SC. Awesome book that gives you easier explanations to OG13 SC questions

by unclesam2013

Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:12 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Help Required Sentence Correction: Easier Explanations
Replies: 1
Views: 1127

You can probably start doing the preliminary work form now itself- keep aside half an hour per day and you will see that you'll be quite prepared

by unclesam2013

Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:07 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need guidance and Help - 5 weeks to go
Replies: 4
Views: 1133

Can I carry stuff to the Test Center ?

I'm taking my GMAT on the coming Monday and was wondering whether I can carry eatables to the test center-I'd like to carry a sandwich or a pack of biscuits with me. I read it on the mba.com that one can't carry anything inside the test center

by unclesam2013

Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Can I carry stuff to the Test Center ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

There are two things here. Firstly the books you use(read my debrief for the ones I used for SC and CR) and the way you use those books. Your focus should not be on completing the books fast but rather on understanding the stuff well and understanding the application of concepts

by unclesam2013

Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:31 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Took the Manhattan GMAT and got a 410
Replies: 5
Views: 1566

Yes, take the GMAT only when you feel prepared; there's no point in booking your date early and then screwing the exam

by unclesam2013

Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Will it be OK to take Gmat in dec 2nd week for fall 2013.
Replies: 6
Views: 1521

15 on Verbal is too less I think and means that you are concepts(and their application) is not strong enough yet. You may need to change the books you're using or the way you are studying to able to leapfrog to a decent score on Verbal.

by unclesam2013

Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Took the Manhattan GMAT and got a 410
Replies: 5
Views: 1566

Don't worry about AWA and IR, just focus on Verbal and Quant. For practice tests, you may go for MGMAT tests(you would have gotten access to them as you have bought MGMAT Advanced Quant Guide) Regarding whether you need extra material, it depends on how confident do you currently feel with the mater...

by unclesam2013

Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need guidance and Help - 5 weeks to go
Replies: 4
Views: 1133

Good advice by GMATKolaveri. I think you need to first see what are the areas you need to focus on -say Verbal or Quant and then you should ask yourself what sub areas do you need to focus on in Verbal-SC,CR and RC and then address each area accordingly.

by unclesam2013

Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: I got totally defeated by the GMAT
Replies: 5
Views: 2480

Well,it's not actually but practicing all the material under the sun-1000SC,1000 CR but it's the way you practice that is important- this is what i have learnt through my GMAT journey Download this ebook from the link below and go through it's the wrong and the right way to study for the GMAT. You'l...

by unclesam2013

Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Need some Help.. 650 second attempt
Replies: 4
Views: 1748

Good suggestion by gauravdangi. 20 hours per week is a good amount of time to dedicate to the GMAT. Beyond that would be a stretch I think and you will feel exhausted after a couple of weeks if you study too much

by unclesam2013

Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 760(Q-51,V-41) in 2 months- IMPOSSIBLE means I Am Possible
Replies: 75
Views: 68222

Don't be disheartened. A lot of people bounce back and do well on the reattempts but make sure that you prepare for the third attempt well otherwise you may end up getting the same results. Also you mentioned that you prepared for the GMAT for 2 years. A little on the longer side I think. I hope tha...

by unclesam2013

Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:35 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Low scores have shattered me!
Replies: 2
Views: 1441

Seems like you have exhausted most of the material. 1. Yes, SC is not only about rules but understanding their application. You may want to go through the Manhattan SC again else you will find SC Grail 3rd edition quite helpful. 3. AFAIK, initial questions matter but not very much. You can always bo...

by unclesam2013

Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need advice for GMAT Verbal
Replies: 6
Views: 2146