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by big4bore » Thu May 10, 2012 2:27 pm
Hello All,

I have been a long time reader, first time poster.

I just started studying for the GMAT on Monday and using the MGMAT books - I am about done with the first math book - 'number properties'.

The only problem I am looking at is the fact that I seem to get lost in the details w/o remembering I am trying to beat the gmat, not necessarily learn every detail about each type of math problem. I know that people recommend taking a practice test every week or so, but I was thinking of studying all the material / making notes & flashcards and then attacking the practice exams.

Is this the wrong strategy - I mean I could take a practice test now, but would absolutely miss every question regarding geometry, etc. b/c I have been out of school 2-3 years, etc. so it almost seems pointless...no?

Should I maybe be doing a quick review of all the material - math & verbal - and then attacking the practice exams while digging a little deeper into each category?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
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by aneesh.kg » Fri May 11, 2012 4:33 am
Hi big4bore,

All your questions can be answered if you can me tell me how much time you have before your GMAT and roughly how much time can you devote to preparing for GMAT everyday.

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by big4bore » Fri May 11, 2012 7:56 am
I plan on studying for roughly 100 days devoting 2 hours a night on weekdays and potentially 6 hours on Sat / Sun (combined).

I am just debating on how to attack the gmat - whether I should devote my full attention to each MGMAT book until I feel like I have a good grasp on the material or maybe do a less thorough review of each book and they get after the practice exams then go back into each section maybe switching up subjects every other night or so?

I am just worried that if I attack these books like I would have for a college course ( numerical order trying to master each subject before moving to the next) I am going to burn out and not really be using my time effectively.

Any Advice is appreciated!

Thanks Aneesh!
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by aneesh.kg » Fri May 11, 2012 10:33 pm
You have just enough time on your hands to do well in GMAT. It's important you plan it well.

I don't think there is any hurry to start taking the tests. You can maybe take one test now as a Diagnostic Test now, so that when you take a test after a few weeks you can see if your preparation has borne fruits or not.

The next practice test after the Diagnostic test should be only after you have reasonably covered all the topics. I agree with you that there is no point taking tests when you are not prepared at all. Going through chapters in a numerical order is very monotonous. Start with those topics now that you find really difficult and once a while you can solve a topic that you find interesting. It would also help if you can get somebody to guide you along the way, whether in person or online.

Make a practical time-plan for yourself. I think you should start taking tests 60 - 70 days before your GMAT and take atleast 10 tests before GMAT.

GMAT preparation is a great test of your planning and management skills. Have fun!
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