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Just took my GMAT...

by goods81 » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:04 am
I just took my GMAT (got a 540), and not happy with the results. I took GMAT Prep test 3 times, reviewed all the OG's 2-3 times...yet not satisfied with grades. Any advice on what I can do? I am planning to retake test in July/August and apply for next fall.

I can take prep course but the problem with prep courses is they don't focus on basic math (I feel like that's what my basic weakness is). Any input on how I can improve?

Does anybody know good tutors that I can contact? If they are in Houston area that would be great.

Thanks in advance..
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by hk » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:17 am
Sorry to hear about your case.. But since you are retaking, give it your best prep this time. If you are weak in Basic Math then i would certainly suggest that you get one of these 2 books - Arco GMAT Math Review (https://www.amazon.com/ARCO-GMAT-Math-Re ... 892&sr=1-2) or The Kaplan Math workbook (https://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-GMAT-Math- ... 991&sr=1-1)

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by zeal_huyi » Tue Mar 10, 2009 3:21 pm
It's easy to get overwhelmed by all those study guides in the market. If you are looking for something handy to brush up your math skills, check out GMATMathSheet.com . Good luck!
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by VP_Jim » Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:36 pm
To review basic math in a structured setting at a very low cost, a great idea is to take a basic college algebra class at a community college. I've had students do that with good results.

If that doesn't work, you might consider getting some sort of non-GMAT related algebra workbook before practicing the more complicated GMAT problems. Another tip is to work on mental math; saving time and energy by doing calculations in your head is one of the easiest ways to get the math score up.

Hope this helps!
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by ashish1354 » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:02 am
Ironically, there is no one book you may consult. I seriously recommend that you consult your high school books to study the concepts in good detail. None of the guides specifically written for GMAT delve into the basics deeply, as they presume that you just need to brush up your basics and you already know them. i have wasted considerable time studying from X ,y and z GMAT prep guides. They are no good.
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