Thanks to this forum for lots of helpful advice. It's an amazing resource. I hope someone can give me their opinion.
I took my GMAT today and got 640 (39Q, 39V). I am disappointed as this is short of my goal of 700+ and I've spent almost 3 months preparing. However, I am not really good at these tests and my practice tests have ranged in 520 - 690 range, so I am not too surprised. Also, I thought my test had many more challenging problems than my prep tests. In any case, I am looking to put this test to rest and start again on the goal to reach 700+.
Before I used:
OG 12th
MGMAT Sentence Correction
Kaplan GMAT 800
Various online books and guides such as: McGraw Hill's and Nova's Math Bible
I took all Free CAT exams
My Weaknesses
Quant
I have trouble pacing, most of the time I end up guessing on 3-4 questions.
I have most problems with Data Sufficiency.
Math topics that i struggle with include: Confusing number properties and integer problems, probabilities, geometry, challenging sequence and word problems.
Verbal
Also, timing is an issue here. Usually, I am short 2-3 questions.
I can work to improve Critical Reasoning (Assumption) and Sentence Correction. I am ok with RC.
My situation:
Undergrad graduate. I will start full time work in July. I will not be able to study between September and November. I plan to apply to B-school in 2-3 years.
I ask anyone for advice on the following:
1) Which resources do you think i should take given my weaknesses.
2) Since i didn't take a prep course, Do you advise on taking one? Which one?
3) How useful are online classes?
4) When should I start going back at it? This is most important. I have time between July 2011 and August 2011 when i start work, which isn't ideal, but i think i can manage. Then i can't study between September and November and can resume in December. Should i lightly study until then?
I will greatly appreciate any advice.
I took my GMAT today and got 640 (39Q, 39V). I am disappointed as this is short of my goal of 700+ and I've spent almost 3 months preparing. However, I am not really good at these tests and my practice tests have ranged in 520 - 690 range, so I am not too surprised. Also, I thought my test had many more challenging problems than my prep tests. In any case, I am looking to put this test to rest and start again on the goal to reach 700+.
Before I used:
OG 12th
MGMAT Sentence Correction
Kaplan GMAT 800
Various online books and guides such as: McGraw Hill's and Nova's Math Bible
I took all Free CAT exams
My Weaknesses
Quant
I have trouble pacing, most of the time I end up guessing on 3-4 questions.
I have most problems with Data Sufficiency.
Math topics that i struggle with include: Confusing number properties and integer problems, probabilities, geometry, challenging sequence and word problems.
Verbal
Also, timing is an issue here. Usually, I am short 2-3 questions.
I can work to improve Critical Reasoning (Assumption) and Sentence Correction. I am ok with RC.
My situation:
Undergrad graduate. I will start full time work in July. I will not be able to study between September and November. I plan to apply to B-school in 2-3 years.
I ask anyone for advice on the following:
1) Which resources do you think i should take given my weaknesses.
2) Since i didn't take a prep course, Do you advise on taking one? Which one?
3) How useful are online classes?
4) When should I start going back at it? This is most important. I have time between July 2011 and August 2011 when i start work, which isn't ideal, but i think i can manage. Then i can't study between September and November and can resume in December. Should i lightly study until then?
I will greatly appreciate any advice.
2 months should be more than enough to work on getting a 50 point increase (ofocourse the standard deviation is always going to be +/- 30 points).
