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need a strategy.

by semidevil » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:02 pm
I dont have any time constraints, so I am able to take as long as needed in order to master the material and take the test when i'm fully ready. I've been out of school for 3 years and I know for sure I will need to almost relearn the topics(I am very rusty in math, verbal, etc etc).

Before tackling the actual test questions, I want to get some resources so I can isolate each topic and learn all the strategies. Which books do you guys reccommend for math, verbal, rc, etc etc etc?

my goal is to score in the 700's. I'm a full time working adult, so I can devote 1 to 3 hours per weekday, more on weekend. I would like to be able to take the test once and be done with it, hopefully by next spring to early summer.

right now, i'm just using an old 'barrons' book to get my feet wet, but I want to know if you guys have better suggestions.
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by VP_Jim » Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:56 am
You should take a practice test and figure out where your weaknesses are, more specifically, and where you're starting from score-wise. Then we'll be able to give you better advice.

You can take a free practice test at Veritas' website - here's the link. There's also two free tests from mba.com but you should save those for after you've studied since they tend to give the most accurate scores (they are made by the GMAC, after all).

Here's that link:

https://www.veritasprep.com/gmat-prepara ... tice-GMAT/

Also, you might want to consider some combination of the following: taking a prep class, buying a prep guide from one of the reputable companies, and buying the three GMAT Official Guides.

Good luck!
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by rjbrooks » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:57 am
Hi Semi, I'm in a similar boat, follow Jim's advice. The only other thing I would suggest, just from preparing myself is that you should not spend too much time reviewing. I know you said you aren't under any time constraints, but I think it will be much more beneficial for you to review what you need to, don't take super long like I did, so you can jump into taking practice tests sooner than later, that way you will know your weaknesses and obviously your score range and capabilities. I think that is the best way to learn. Definitely grab the GMAC books and maybe the PR and/or Kaplan, MGMAT or Veritas for further studying. Good luck.
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