So, I'm planning on taking the GMAT on August 2nd. I've been studying seriously since May 1st, but don't feel like I've been making much progress. (Also, I was supposed to take the GMAT last year, so I put in about 3 months of solid studying ending around October).
So far this is what I've done:
1. More or less completed Kaplan Comprehensive 2008 book (took their diagnostic and did pretty much everything in the book).
2. Kaplan Online Practice Test. Scored a 550 (I'm told Kaplan's scores are usually lower, so I should add 70-100 points.)
3. Kaplan Math Workbook. (I didn't do any of the questions, but read it for some math concept review).
4. I just started working in the OG 11. (I completed most of it the last time I studied, but I don't really remember any of the questions). I plan on doing all of the mid-hard questions.
This is what I'm planning on doing:
1. Take 2-3 practice tests (2 mba.com ones and maybe a MGMAT)
2. Review all missed questions from these tests as well as ones from OG 11 as I get through them. (I'd like to review all, but I don't think time will permit).
I'm getting kind of worried that I'm not doing enough. I work fairly long hours, so I'm putting in about an hour a day during the week and then 2-3 hours on Saturdays and Sundays. I feel that I have a clear idea of my weaknesses (basically all quant section) and my strengths (all verbal).
Quant Section:
I feel like I need to focus mostly on Quant. because that's where I struggle. I have a pretty good understanding of concepts tested in problem solving, but sometimes I have trouble wrapping my brain around what is being asked. I think this is more troublesome in Word Problems. All of the concepts covered in my math books were easily understood. I think practicing is the way to go. My biggest problem, like many, is DS. The easier ones are no problem, but more difficult ones I have some trouble. I think it could stem from not fully understanding what is being asked. Any other help on how to raise my Quant score besides practice?
Verbal Section:
I'm comfortable in Verbal and usually get most of the questions right. My biggest weakness is Reading Comp and I think that is just because I either rush through it or miss some of the main points, however, I'm not too bad at it. SC and CR are pretty easy and I think I have a clear understanding.
So basically, how should I focus my time over the next month and a half? I don't want to neglect verbal practice, but feel that I'm bad enough in Quant that I really need to step it up. If I could raise my Quant slightly it would have a huge impact on my score.
I'm starting to get a little stressed since I feel like I don't have enough time to cover enough, however, I think I have a good enough grasp on the overall test that I should score well. My target is 620-650, which I feel is reasonable. Please help!!!
So far this is what I've done:
1. More or less completed Kaplan Comprehensive 2008 book (took their diagnostic and did pretty much everything in the book).
2. Kaplan Online Practice Test. Scored a 550 (I'm told Kaplan's scores are usually lower, so I should add 70-100 points.)
3. Kaplan Math Workbook. (I didn't do any of the questions, but read it for some math concept review).
4. I just started working in the OG 11. (I completed most of it the last time I studied, but I don't really remember any of the questions). I plan on doing all of the mid-hard questions.
This is what I'm planning on doing:
1. Take 2-3 practice tests (2 mba.com ones and maybe a MGMAT)
2. Review all missed questions from these tests as well as ones from OG 11 as I get through them. (I'd like to review all, but I don't think time will permit).
I'm getting kind of worried that I'm not doing enough. I work fairly long hours, so I'm putting in about an hour a day during the week and then 2-3 hours on Saturdays and Sundays. I feel that I have a clear idea of my weaknesses (basically all quant section) and my strengths (all verbal).
Quant Section:
I feel like I need to focus mostly on Quant. because that's where I struggle. I have a pretty good understanding of concepts tested in problem solving, but sometimes I have trouble wrapping my brain around what is being asked. I think this is more troublesome in Word Problems. All of the concepts covered in my math books were easily understood. I think practicing is the way to go. My biggest problem, like many, is DS. The easier ones are no problem, but more difficult ones I have some trouble. I think it could stem from not fully understanding what is being asked. Any other help on how to raise my Quant score besides practice?
Verbal Section:
I'm comfortable in Verbal and usually get most of the questions right. My biggest weakness is Reading Comp and I think that is just because I either rush through it or miss some of the main points, however, I'm not too bad at it. SC and CR are pretty easy and I think I have a clear understanding.
So basically, how should I focus my time over the next month and a half? I don't want to neglect verbal practice, but feel that I'm bad enough in Quant that I really need to step it up. If I could raise my Quant slightly it would have a huge impact on my score.
I'm starting to get a little stressed since I feel like I don't have enough time to cover enough, however, I think I have a good enough grasp on the overall test that I should score well. My target is 620-650, which I feel is reasonable. Please help!!!
