720 (96th Percentile) - How I Beat The GMAT!

Awesome--you freaked me out for a second.

Not sure I understand your question--if you're referring to people's perspectives on the GMAT, I would take a look at the I just Beat The GMAT forum.

Hi Jamila,

Have you had a chance to read my first post on the thread? I talk about how I used flashcards there. Basically, use the BTG flashcards as a quick review reference--print them out and when you have 5 min free each day, just cycle through them for review.

Good luck!

The Beat The GMAT flashcards are actually not meant to be two-sided--but it's up to the person using them to determine how to best study from them. I recommend that you use the BTG flashcards for quick review, and I HIGHLY recommend that you also create your own as you come across concepts/problems that specifically address your own weaknesses.

A GMAT prep course can help but by no means is it essential. Plenty of people in this community (myself included) have been able to prepare for the test without a course. Here are some study plans to help you: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/how-to-g ... n-the-gmat

And to answer your last question, you don't need 6-7 hrs/day to study. 2-4 hours is more realistic, across 2-3 months. Don't quit your job!

Good luck!

You're welcome! And just know that this community is here to help you, so don't hesitate to ask questions throughout your GMAT prep and MBA admissions.

Good luck!

Glad to hear you appreciate this plan! Hope it's helped guide your own studies. Good luck!

IWillSurvive wrote:I am actually working at my computer....so I just saw your reply.

I do have two additional question:

1. How did you conquer anxiety? Did that every plague you?

I think this is ultimately what happened to me. Halfway through the exam, I felt like I hit a "wall". I just gave up.

2. Do you feel that someone has to be "math-oriented" to succeed on the GMAT? I am more inclined towards reading and vocabulary.

Any suggestions on that would be so wonderful!

Angie

Hi Angie,

Happy to answer your questions--and just for your reference, please feel free to reach out to our community throughout your prep--you'll find a friend network of people here who want to see you succeed!

To address your questions:

1) Test anxiety wasn't too much of an issue because I did a LOT of practice tests prior to my real exam. What's more, I did my practice tests under 'simulated' conditions--tried to take the test the same time of day I would take my actual GMAT, tried to do it in a relatively trafficked area of a library to simulate ambient noise in a test center, etc. That kind of repetition and simulation really paid off to get my mind ready for the GMAT. I recommend this approach to you and everyone else too.

2) You definitely don't have to be math oriented to succeed on the GMAT. I was a Political Science and Sociology major(s) in college, so not a math guy at all. Most of what you see on the GMAT is math you've covered in early highschool. It takes some review and diligent practice to get comfortable again. You can do it, many community members here have! For inspiration, check out this debrief from an English teacher who significantly raised her math score: https://www.beatthegmat.com/if-an-englis ... 55694.html

Good luck!