I replied this in another forum. But I am copying it because I wanted to let you know what I have been thinking and doing.
I was just thinking about how the GMAT challenges us and generates in us introspection. I thought that I was going to be able to acquire an MBA without much effort. I have a good GPA, my current employer likes the way I work, I have great references from professors in the Accounting and Finance fields.... and then... there is the GMAT! (block) Quite funny and Ironic!
Well, I just started from 0's again. I just purchased a multimedia high school math program. I can't just sit down for hours and solve math problems or read boring articles to prepare for it. So, I am changing the way I approach some of the topics for this exam. I think interactive media will work for me! at least for the math section. The program I got includes:
Math Review: Factors & Factoring, Infinite Possibilities, Radical Operations, Absolute Value, Integers & Order of Operations, Number Lines and Relationships, Multiplication & Division of Signed Numbers, Fractions & Fraction Forms, Reducing & Changing Fractions, Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying & Dividing Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Ratios, Proportions.
Algebra 1 & Statistics: Order of Operations, Rules of Exponents, Scientific Notation, Binomials & Polynomials, 1st & 2nd Degree Equations, Distance, Time, Rate of Work, Inequalities & Factoring, Graphs and Coordinate Systems, Slope of a Line, Radical & Linear Equations, Systems of Equations, Quadratic Formula, Functions, Venn Diagrams, Statistics, Probability.
Algebra II: Factors & Radicals, Fractions & Inequalities, Formulas and Functions, Equations with Absolute Values, Rate, Distance, Velocity & Time, The 5-Step Method, Word Problems with Quadratics, Word Problems with 2 Unknowns, Break-Even Analysis, Graphs, Quadratic Equations, Logarithms, Systems of Equations.
Geometry: Deductive & Indirect Reasoning, Conditional Statements & Variants, Venn Diagrams, Points, Lines, Planes, Space, Solids, Line Segments, Distance, Midpoints, Rays, Angles, Degree Measure, Angle Relationships, Intersecting Lines, Parallels & Transversals, Triangles, Polygons & Circles, Coordinate Geometry, Similarities & Ratios, Transformations.
I have been getting advise from a lot of people. We need to have very solid fundamentals. And I rushed in my first two attempts! I also think I am an slow learner, so I'll tackle the fundamentals first and then I will go through the Original Guides, exercise by exercise, until I get the concept right. This time I will take the exam when I think I am ready.
Btw, English is my second language too!
