Hi rafeyaleem,

Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Hi rafeyaleem,

There's nothing wrong with doing a bit of study to familiarize yourself with the question types and the content that is tested on the GMAT before you take your first CAT. However, you have to be careful to not push back that first CAT too far. We need a realistic assessment of your current skills and taking a FULL-LENGTH CAT (with the Essay and IR sections) is really the only way to get that information. Many Test Takers are unhappy with their initial practice scores, but they really shouldn't be - you're going to spend months studying and improving, so this initial score is really just a 'stepping off' point.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich