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by Veeram » Sat Jun 07, 2014 3:52 pm
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I am New to this Forum and need advice on starting preparation for GMAT.
I have 6 years of work exp and my age is 31 ,Am i eligible to GMAT,If so may i know what are subjects i need to prepare for, books which i need for preparation.

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by [email protected] » Sat Jun 07, 2014 4:55 pm
Hi Veeram,

Any adult can register and take the GMAT. Since it sounds like you're in the early "planning stages" of your studies, I'll be happy to advise.

Have you thought about what Business School(s) you would like to apply to? And when you would want to apply? That information will give us an idea of how well you would need to perform on the GMAT. From that, we can come up with a study plan.

There are many options to choose from when putting together a GMAT study plan, but most Test Takers find that the GMAC Official Guide and the free practice CAT tests and questions from www.mba.com are quite helpful.

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by Veeram » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:06 pm
Hi Rich,

Thank you for your reply,
I am planning for HBS and planning to take up exam in December , please let me know how to plan my study and also what would be score eligibility to join HBS.

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by [email protected] » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:45 pm
Hi Veeram,

The average GMAT score for any incoming class to HBS is usually around 720-730; this score is above the 90th percentile. Even with a score that high, you still need to compete with everyone else who's applying to Harvard. Statistically speaking, only about 10% of applicants get in...and the one's that don't get in tend to be very strong applicants.

But one issue at a time. First, you need a score that you will be high enough to satisfy what HBS is looking for. Thankfully, since 720-730 is the AVERAGE, that does not mean that you need a 730, but you'll still want to score as high as you can.

Your plan to take the GMAT in December is smart because it gives you plenty of time to study. Have you taken any full-length practice CAT tests yet? If not, then you should take one and report back with your scores. Those numbers will give us a sense of your strengths and weaknesses and we can put together a study plan from there.

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:35 am
Veeram wrote:Hello All,

I am New to this Forum and need advice on starting preparation for GMAT.
I have 6 years of work exp and my age is 31 ,Am i eligible to GMAT,If so may i know what are subjects i need to prepare for, books which i need for preparation.

Thanks in Advance ...
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You can also take an official practice test to see where you currently stand, and to help gauge how much work you have ahead of you: https://www.mba.com/the-gmat/download-fr ... tware.aspx

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by varung79 » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:41 am
Veeram wrote:I am planning for HBS and planning to take up exam in December , please let me know how to plan my study and also what would be score eligibility to join HBS.
Dear Veeram

My best wishes with your endeavours to get into HBS. I'm interested to about know what motivates you to get into Harvard? Because I'm aiming for similar scores too!
The trouble with too many people is they believe the realm of success always lies within their exam preparation & hard work and not with his or her Manager

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by Veeram » Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:45 pm
Hi Varung,

Thank you.
The time i came to know about management , i have learned about HBS, All that i know HBS is the Best management school in the world and the teachings, methods,processes,learning's would be the atmost the Best .The reason why i have Chosen HBS is its my dream and dont know whether iam going to achieve or not but i have taken a first step.
Challenges are to be faced yet :)

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by Veeram » Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:59 pm
Hi Rich,

I am planning to take up test after a week, planning to buy following books, could you please let me know if these books would be a good start :
A. Princeton Maths (https://www.amazon.com/GMAT-Math-Workout ... 092&sr=8-7)
B. Princeton Verbal (https://www.amazon.com/Verbal-Workout-GM ... 145&sr=1-3 )
C. Princeton GMAT 2005 (the Maths and Verbal book) (https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Sample-T ... =books&qid)

Please let me know is it ok if i can use any version or go for latest 2014 versions.

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by [email protected] » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:25 pm
Hi Veeram,

I won't comment on a competitor's books, but I will say that the GMAC Official Guide 13th Edition is a great source for Official practice problems. Any other books that you're thinking about purchasing would probably be fine, but I would recommend working with the most recent versions. Much older versions of GMAT books will likely include some material that is slightly "out of date"

Since you've already listed HBS as your goal, I would highly recommend that you invest in a GMAT Course. I mentioned earlier that 700+ score is the 90th percentile. Since most Test Takers can't score at that level, investing in a GMAT Course would likely improve your chances.

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by Veeram » Sun Jun 15, 2014 7:19 am
Hi Rich,

Need complete information on tests which needs to be taken to take full time MBA program from Business schools , is GMAT is the only exam to take up?
As i was going through some discussion ,some are talking about GPA,TOFEL ...Could you please help me to get clarity on this ?

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by [email protected] » Sun Jun 15, 2014 6:33 pm
Hi Veeram,

Each school has it's own requirements for admission to its MBA/Grad programs. For example, most Business Schools require that you take the GMAT, but some will accept a GRE score instead. To learn the exact details for any one program, I'd suggest that you visit that school's website. If the website is not clear enough with its information, then I'd suggest that you contact the school directly. In this way, you'll learn directly from the school's representatives about the admissions processes and what you'll need to provide.

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