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bek_gmat: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 28; Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:31 am; Location: Tashkent, UZB (Permanently); GMAT Score:600

by bek_gmat » Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:03 am

Hi there,

I'm starting my third year at university next academic year and I decided to apply for MBA program of HBS (Harvard Business School). I have no idea what GMAT is and how it's structured... What do you think, when should I start my prep and with what book? And also, can anyone tell me where (on the internet) can I find overall info about GMAT test....
Today is my first day on this forum and I hope I'll make virtual friends and it will help me prepare for GMAT thoroughly....

Cheers,

Bekzod, Uzbekistan

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nkalach: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 4; Joined: Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:56 am; Thanked: 2 times; GMAT Score:660

where to start...

by nkalach » Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:39 am

Go to www.mba.com and find out all you can about the GMAT. It is a tough test (I took it two days ago). Many people take a course, find out which ones are available in your city. More gifted ones get by with a few books. I would suggest both.

Whatever you do, get your hands on the Official GMAT guide, a book published by the makers of the test. It contains real GMAT problems (older ones) and will give you a good idea of the battle to come.

I would also recommend the Kaplan GMAT 2008, in case you're feeling cocky and want to waive an actual course.

But first and foremost, I would recommend you take a diagnostic test, just so you can see where you stand.

Good Luck mate.

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mbadrew: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 198; Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:16 am; Location: San Francisco; Thanked: 14 times

by mbadrew » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:54 pm

Start of by checking out www.mba.com

Here's my review strategy. Feel free to use it or find something that suits you.

1. gmax online review course. www.gmaxonline.com

2. Manhattan prep booklets. www.manhattangmat.com

3. OG (official guide) 11, OG verbal and OG quantatative.

Check out the www.gmathacks.com gmat bibles also, I've heard good things about them.

goodluck and study hard because the gmat is no joke. Remember, take your time. Don't register for the test until you are 110% sure that you can kick ass and get a score of > 700. Focus on learning the core content. Don't just go through the questions and then read the answers, hoping you'll get a thorough understanding of the principles, rules and concepts needed for the test.

Last of all, once you're a 110% sure you can nail the test, then download the gmat prep tests from www.mba.com. You can dowload these test for free once you register for the test.

Your final phase of review should be practicing the computer prep tests. Remember, take your time. Do it once and do it right.

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