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MOST people can't get 700+, so I honestly wouldn't worry about that at all. It's a mythical, magical number that people seem to think is required to get into good schools. It's not. A GMAT score can't get you in, although it can keep you out if you're well below a school's average. If your 650 is wi...
- by bilko
Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:25 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 700+ is not for everyone?
- Replies: 5
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You have the right materials; the OG, GMATPrep and PR are great. You definitely need to stick to a tighter schedule if you want to see improvement. I agree that you should mix up verbal and quant. Do enough practice questions for each type at a time so you can pick up patterns in your errors. Are yo...
- by bilko
Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:21 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: One among many seeking guidance
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1353
You need to eat the right foods, not rely on energy drinks. Here's what I recommend, whether you're taking a test or not: breakfast: eggs, fruit or yogurt, toast, plus a little OJ. covers all the bases. lunch: PB&J or peanut butter & banana sandwich, or tuna sandwich snacks: apple (fabulous ...
- by bilko
Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:12 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Stamina Juice.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3426
There is a free one on Princeton Review's Web site: http://www.princetonreview.com/business/free-gmat-practice-test.aspx?uidbadge= From everything I have read in the forums, Kaplan is both a lot harder than the real GMAT, and the scoring algorithm is off, so your Kaplan scores will be a lot lower th...
- by bilko
Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:18 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Practice Tests & Time Tips? getting really discouraged
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1389
- by bilko
Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:36 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Princeton Review Practice Tests Scores
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1819
I am doing Princeton Review's online course, and I would definitely recommend it. The lessons are based on my performance (i.e. weak spots get more attention), although I can do any of the drills anytime, but I really like having them customized. The online instructor chat is very cool and helps a L...
- by bilko
Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:31 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Kaplan vs Princeton review course
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7214
- by bilko
Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:46 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Does the RC screen resembles MGMAT or GMATTest Prep?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1159
When you take the real GMAT, they're going to mix it up, so you should too. Get into a good enough groove where you're able to find and tackle weaknesses and common mistakes for one question type, then move on to the next type after you're feeling confident.
- by bilko
Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:05 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: General Strategy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1221
Definitely use OG over Kaplan for untimed practice. Have you downloaded and taken the free GMATPrep tests from mba.com? Those are a MUST. If you've taken those already, then you can do Princeton Review's online test (it's free): http://www.princetonreview.com/business/free-gmat-practice-test.aspx?ui...
- by bilko
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:59 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Kaplan CAT's and section tests.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2630
The Powerprep tests are too old to be useful, and they aren't truly adaptive, so I really wouldn't bother with those. They could throw you off.
- by bilko
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:56 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Kaplan Test score ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3244
Which prep course did you take? I know at least Princeton Review and Kaplan have a guarantee that lets you retake the course for free (well, PR's is free; not positive Kaplan's is, but if not, it's likely a small fee).
- by bilko
Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:39 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 490......What gives?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2235
Four hours a day on weekdays might be a bit too much, esp if you work full-time, but otherwise your strategy and materials list sound good.
- by bilko
Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:44 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Feedback on study plan
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1294
The Powerprep exams are pretty old and weren't truly adaptive, not like the current test, so I wouldn't really bother with them.
- by bilko
Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:34 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Overlap between OG 11 and Gmat prep?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2183
I haven't heard too much about Veritas' tests but am surprised at it being 150 points lower than GMATPrep and PR. I thought GMATPrep and PR were pretty accurate, so I'd stick with those if Veritas is that far off.
- by bilko
Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:30 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Veritas Pratice tests
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21406
- by bilko
Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:29 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: MGMAT Vs Private tutor?!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1930