Hey guys,
To keep this short, I have around 5 weeks until my test. I ended up deciding late in the game to go get my masters in accounting, so I do not have the time I wish I had to prepare. My undergraduate GPA was not extremely strong, so I need to score 650+ on the GMAT. I took a practice test for the first time a week or so ago without any prior knowledge of the GMAT and scored a 530 (IR-3, Quant-32, Verbal-31). I made a ton of simple mistakes and errors simply because I had forgotten formulas and specifics regarding Algebra. In addition my computations by hand were sluggish. That being said I am trying to optimize and organize my study strategy in these short 5 weeks so that I can gain the most of my time. I have 6 hours a day to study, usually splitting it 3/3 or 2/2/2.
What I am planning to do is the following. What I really need is some input as to whether or not this strategy is optimal for my situation and if there are any flaws.
My Materials:
-OG 13th Edition
-MGMAT 5th Edition Strategy Guide Set (10 book set)
-(thinking of picking up foundations book because I seem to struggle a little recalling all the small mathematical rules when it comes to quadratic equations, linear equations, ect. Which causes me to sometimes getting stuck on questions because I am overlooking a rule, which unless know, causes the mathematical steps not to make sense)
Strategy:
1. Go through each guide systematically
2. In each guide go through chapter by chapter
3. Do the problems at the end of each chapter written by MGMAT
4. Go through the strategy guides for a second time, reviewing material and focusing on my weak areas, while at the same time doing the corresponding OG Guide Questions listed for each chapter at the end of the MGMAT Guides.
5. Take 3-4 MGMAT CAT's during the next 5 weeks to build stamina and record my strengths and weaknesses.
6. If time persists, either practice 700+ level quant questions or get the additional quant/verbal OG questions.
By finishing the guides, I will have completed the entire OG Guide question bank.
Is there anything anyone would recommend I change or add? Is my strategy sound or inherently flawed? My problem is not my ability to execute but whether I am utilizing my time as efficiently as possible. Any suggestions or advice would be most greatly appreciated!
Best Regards,
Kyle
To keep this short, I have around 5 weeks until my test. I ended up deciding late in the game to go get my masters in accounting, so I do not have the time I wish I had to prepare. My undergraduate GPA was not extremely strong, so I need to score 650+ on the GMAT. I took a practice test for the first time a week or so ago without any prior knowledge of the GMAT and scored a 530 (IR-3, Quant-32, Verbal-31). I made a ton of simple mistakes and errors simply because I had forgotten formulas and specifics regarding Algebra. In addition my computations by hand were sluggish. That being said I am trying to optimize and organize my study strategy in these short 5 weeks so that I can gain the most of my time. I have 6 hours a day to study, usually splitting it 3/3 or 2/2/2.
What I am planning to do is the following. What I really need is some input as to whether or not this strategy is optimal for my situation and if there are any flaws.
My Materials:
-OG 13th Edition
-MGMAT 5th Edition Strategy Guide Set (10 book set)
-(thinking of picking up foundations book because I seem to struggle a little recalling all the small mathematical rules when it comes to quadratic equations, linear equations, ect. Which causes me to sometimes getting stuck on questions because I am overlooking a rule, which unless know, causes the mathematical steps not to make sense)
Strategy:
1. Go through each guide systematically
2. In each guide go through chapter by chapter
3. Do the problems at the end of each chapter written by MGMAT
4. Go through the strategy guides for a second time, reviewing material and focusing on my weak areas, while at the same time doing the corresponding OG Guide Questions listed for each chapter at the end of the MGMAT Guides.
5. Take 3-4 MGMAT CAT's during the next 5 weeks to build stamina and record my strengths and weaknesses.
6. If time persists, either practice 700+ level quant questions or get the additional quant/verbal OG questions.
By finishing the guides, I will have completed the entire OG Guide question bank.
Is there anything anyone would recommend I change or add? Is my strategy sound or inherently flawed? My problem is not my ability to execute but whether I am utilizing my time as efficiently as possible. Any suggestions or advice would be most greatly appreciated!
Best Regards,
Kyle
