Thanks a lot you guys!
I write in full modesty, acknowledging that I don't think of my score as a major feat, or even an impressive result - just decent.
Here's my story:
Never did it well without doing it badly first…
True of life… My first GMAT attempt was not acceptable. But I accepted it... Every step in life is a preparation step - all forward motion counts... Just don't give up.
Nothing teaches like teaching.
Everything that I ever had a chance to teach, made orders of magnitude more sense after teaching it! I had the opportunity to teach some GMAT - not because I was an expert, but because I really enjoyed teaching and I felt I could help people with some of the basic math and verbal stuff... Take away suggestion: Be honest about what you can offer others, but go teach it to learn it.
PREP.
I’d never tell you what NOT to use – because what didn’t seem too effective for me might be great for you – but if I were to do it again, I’d make sure to incorporate the following resources and strategies:
- Spend time on questions you got wrong AND the ones you got right. Review answers for both. It will be a very insightful experience.
- Review OG books (All 3)
- Review Manhattan SC (Bible)
- Download BeatTheGMAT Flashcards
Above should prepare you for the basics. Then start looking for tough questions:
- Most importantly: go through all the questions on BeatTheGMAT! Not kidding. I discovered this site a little too late, but in retrospect its value proposition is solid. High caliber people roam these pages… You can stand on the shoulders of giants!
- Also, if I were to do it again, I’d study intensely for a while, but then take a break – week, month, … - to let it all simmer in my grey matter before restarting for a final push.
Freedom is best understood by the prisoner.
The point is enjoy your prep time guys! Don’t yearn getting rid of this phase of your life. I already miss the intensity and excitement of it… Freedom without bondage is only as sweet as apple after chocolate!
So, enjoy your time working towards a decent and honorable goal. Many people envy our sense of direction and dedication…
No pressure, no diamond.
Take care and see you around.
