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Cambridge Educational Services GMAT Textbook?
Hey Everybody, I might be teaching a GMAT class later on this year and I might be obligated (by virtue of a university contract) to teach from the Cambridge Educational Services GMAT textbook (http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Educational-Services-Inc-TestPrep/dp/B000ERYA5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=bo...
- by mjgoldste
Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:29 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Cambridge Educational Services GMAT Textbook?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1903
Heyo, I've got to say, a 570 when you're just randomly clicking through your last ten questions is pretty good. But, I understand your feelings on the score and here's some good, home-cooked advice on pacing and how to build your stamina. 1) Make sure that every time you sit down to do a GMAT questi...
- by mjgoldste
Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:25 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 520 to 570 ....so depressed!!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2306
Heyo, It's really great that you're up front about what you do right and wrong with regard to your preparations for the test. A lot of people either give themselves too much or too little credit for their efforts and it always bites them hard the second time around. As far as anxiety, you're absolut...
- by mjgoldste
Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:15 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Take 1: 610 (44/31) Wheee let's go again!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1540
Hello, Just wanted to put up a post because you want to retake the test in a month and thus, time is short. Before the response begins in earnest, a couple of questions for you: 1) How long did you spend preparing for the test the first time around? 2) What was the quality and consistency of your st...
- by mjgoldste
Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:13 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 550 GMAT (Q 33 / V 31) - need to add 100 points in 1 month
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10391
No prob bob. I reread my post and realized it came off as a bit pedantic but f'reals, don't let the 'MAT get you down. I'm glad to hear you used the OG a lot--again, I only advocate using MGMAT's materials because I used them to great effect myself, but I haven't heard anything consistent about Prin...
- by mjgoldste
Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:58 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 130 Point Drop from Last GMATPrep to Real GMAT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3133
Hello, I am off to teach in a little while myself but I wanted to write an initial response to your post and hopefully I'll have opportunity to write again hereafter. First and foremost, congratulations on your initial score with the 550. As odd as that probably sounds to hear, hear it out: up to th...
- by mjgoldste
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:15 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 130 Point Drop from Last GMATPrep to Real GMAT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3133
Word up, First and foremost, congratulations on your evident dedication while embarking on this test prep journey. A 610's nothing to shy at and your Quant score's where you want it from what you wrote in your post. As far as your verbal score, I've got a couple of questions for you and then I'll la...
- by mjgoldste
Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:31 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Take 1: 610 (44/31) Wheee let's go again!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1540
Hilarious--I had no idea of the technical difference between the two. I think I've seen the word logarithm applied to the GMAT so I just applied it myself :o) Thanks for the correction! Hey! Congrats on a very good score. Obviously, you're very well versed in English but am somewhat bothered by your...
- by mjgoldste
Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:41 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: I...lightly tussled with the GMAT (700; 41v; 44q; 90th %ile)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5757
Hey Sheena,
Go for the kill 
) Good luck with your GMAT journey and keep us posted of your progress!
-Mike
- by mjgoldste
Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:34 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Disheartening 550 - please help devise a study plan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1721
Hello, First and foremost, no need for disappointment at all. A 610's nothing to balk at and, more importantly, your GMAT score is reflective of your position along the journey to your goal. So, if a 610's not where you want to be, then know that you're still traveling, keep going, and you'll get th...
- by mjgoldste
Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:25 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: First GMAT attempt - 610
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3434
Heyo, I just saw your post and wanted to comment on a few things. First and foremost, big props to you for being able to study on top of working and raising children. I found it tough enough to juggle work and the test, let alone my commitments to loved ones. That is hugely important. I have a few q...
- by mjgoldste
Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:08 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: I fought the gmat and the gmat won -
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10156
Hey man, That's a great question and to be honest, I'm not sure what I'd recommend. But, what I can say is this: I read a lot of academic articles for my graduate work and my sense is that 1) they're fairly esoteric and 2) they're very well-edited because they have to pass through an editorial revie...
- by mjgoldste
Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:48 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: I...lightly tussled with the GMAT (700; 41v; 44q; 90th %ile)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5757
Also, a couple of other things: 1) I didn't get a great night's sleep last night before I took the exam and, moreover, I had dinner at 5 PM and didn't eat much later on. Cognitive function is significantly diminished without proper sleep and nourishment. Always get your rest, always eat a good meal ...
- by mjgoldste
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:50 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: I...lightly tussled with the GMAT (700; 41v; 44q; 90th %ile)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5757
I...lightly tussled with the GMAT (700; 41v; 44q; 90th %ile)
First and foremost, I wanted to write to everyone out there who reads and responds to these forums that you guys are hands down the reason that I felt at all motivated to succeed on the GMAT and informed about the many issues that confront test-takers (content, strategy, stress management, etc) when...
- by mjgoldste
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:35 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: I...lightly tussled with the GMAT (700; 41v; 44q; 90th %ile)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5757
Hey Sheena, A few observations for you before I wish you well on your journey. My first recommendation is actually the Manhattan GMAT online bundle: they give you six full length practice exams (the first of which you can try for free to get a sense of whether you like it or not), but also 8 questio...
- by mjgoldste
Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:34 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Disheartening 550 - please help devise a study plan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1721