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vijayitw: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Mon May 20, 2013 12:25 pmFollowed by: 1 member; GMAT Score:670

by vijayitw » Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:23 pm

Hello all

Thanks to all you folks, who have been tremendously helpful in my GMAT pursuit. I took my first gmat prep three weeks ago and got a 640 (V31, Q47) and took the second test today and got 700 (V37,Q49). My question is should I keep taking a test everyday to keep my momentum and stamina levels under check and if so, which tests would provide me with the same level of questions as the gmat prep. I am really hoping to keep the 700 level in check, as I am looking to apply to the Kellogg and Booth part time MBA program. Thanks again for taking the time and hoping to hear from you.

Vijay

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by [email protected] » Tue Sep 10, 2013 2:24 pm

Hi Vijay,

Taking a CAT every DAY is NOT a good idea. You'd be better served doing light practice for the next 2 weeks and scheduling in 2 more CATs TOTAL.

Some people go "CAT crazy" and end up burning out before their actual GMATs. We want to avoid that.

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vijayitw: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Mon May 20, 2013 12:25 pmFollowed by: 1 member; GMAT Score:670

by vijayitw » Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:22 am

Rich

Many thanks for your advise. My biggest concern is not to lose the current stamina that I have developed to sit through the test for four hours. Is there any way I can keep a check on that before the test?

Vijay

vijayitw: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Mon May 20, 2013 12:25 pmFollowed by: 1 member; GMAT Score:670

by vijayitw » Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:24 am

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by [email protected] » Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:01 pm

Hi vijayitw,

Other than the 2 full-length CATs, your practice should NOT be excessive because you're already scoring at a high level. Since you're at this level, maintaining it shouldn't be hard; the key now is to NOT burn out before your real GMAT. So you will continue to study, but you don't need to do lots at this point.

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Rich

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vijayitw: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Mon May 20, 2013 12:25 pmFollowed by: 1 member; GMAT Score:670

by vijayitw » Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:01 am

Rich

Thanks so much for your advise. I will try to stick to working on the questions that I got wrong in the test. Thanks again for all the help!

Vijay

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