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t_decap: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:41 pmFollowed by: 1 member

by t_decap » Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:45 pm

I have been studying the GMAT on and off it has been 4 months now. I took a Kaplan GMAT onsite prep course and I was very disappointed. I would like to take the GMAT before the tests changes June 5th but I don't know if I have enough time to prepare. I am looking for a structured study plan which will help me get in the 700's score. Right now my score is pretty low. Any suggestions?

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:12 am

t_decap wrote:I have been studying the GMAT on and off it has been 4 months now. I took a Kaplan GMAT onsite prep course and I was very disappointed. I would like to take the GMAT before the tests changes June 5th but I don't know if I have enough time to prepare. I am looking for a structured study plan which will help me get in the 700's score. Right now my score is pretty low. Any suggestions?

If I were you, I wouldn't base my preparation on trying to write the GMAT before June 5th. In the short term, the new IR section will have little (if any) bearing on your admission to a Business School.

You should ensure that you successfully reach your target score on at least 2 practice tests before you even think about registering for the test. If it takes you 1 month to reach your target score, great - you can write before the IR section is added. If it takes longer, then you may have to take the GMAT after the IR section is added.

Cheers,
Brent

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t_decap: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:41 pmFollowed by: 1 member

by t_decap » Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:11 pm

Hi Brent,

Thank-you for your quick reply. I might be better off writing the GMAT later, its only too bad because I bought so many books and I will probably have to buy more for the IR section.

My biggest dilemma is finding a good study plan that is effective for me. I tried Kaplan and I really didn't like their onsite classes or their private tutoring. However, I think their practice material is not bad.

I feel like I need a structure plan at this point. I struggle when I do the questions especially the math section. I never think of solving the question the way the answer does. I am not sure what to do at this point. Look for another private tutor or use specific books.

Do you have any helpful suggestions for me?

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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:16 pm

Well, there's the 60-Day Study Guide that I created for BTG (https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide)

When it comes to math solutions, it's a good idea to learn as many different approaches as possible. By expanding your mathematical "toolbox," you will soon discover that you have many options when you encounter a math question. This will inevitably help to improve your score.

Cheers,
Brent

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WranekJJ: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:17 pm

by WranekJJ » Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:09 pm

I just started Brent's 60-Day Study Guide...my test date is June 2nd. This will be my second test. I am trying to get into the Darden Executive MBA Program. The final deadline is June 15.

John

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