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To add to the other comments. The OG with a sumplemental book that referrences the OG will get you to a 700+ score. So if you have problem ares, like Fractions, use the MGMAT book for Fractions and learn MGMAT's way of solving the OG fractions questions. I think the books that create their own GMAT ...

by tngearhart

Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: OG vs Others - Is OG really the bible of GMAT?
Replies: 6
Views: 2383

I like the post's where people score low at first and then score high. It gives me hope that I can improve with effort. I look forward to seeing your wrap up report. It's good to see the super human posts, but when they score the same on their first practice test as they score on the actual test, I'...

by tngearhart

Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Regular joes shooting for 500-600
Replies: 15
Views: 4317

Combo/Permutation from MGMAT

Help me out with this problem: A family consisting of one mother, one father, two daughters and a son is taking a road trip in a sedan. The sedan has two front seats and three back seats. If one of the parents must drive and the two daughters refuse to sit next to each other, how many possible seati...

by tngearhart

Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Combo/Permutation from MGMAT
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

I still don't know how to do permutation/combination problem

Help me out with this problem: A family consisting of one mother, one father, two daughters and a son is taking a road trip in a sedan. The sedan has two front seats and three back seats. If one of the parents must drive and the two daughters refuse to sit next to each other, how many possible seati...

by tngearhart

Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: I still don't know how to do permutation/combination problem
Replies: 7
Views: 3716

Also, when you are taking practice sets, say 50 questions in a setting, time yourself. Try to achieve 2 minutes or less per question. You won't hit the limit at first, but being aware of your timing will improve your confidence durring timed practice exams, and the real thing on G-Day.

by tngearhart

Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: The GMAT Beat Me...Help Please
Replies: 3
Views: 1828

Mandatory 30 day. I'd say until you're confident you'll do better. Confidence is probably the biggest factor, after you've given the necessary study time.

by tngearhart

Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: How I scored a 780 on the GMAT!
Replies: 20
Views: 22041

What were your scores on the practice tests?

by tngearhart

Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Need Advice Got a 470
Replies: 3
Views: 1579

your scores are encouraging.

by tngearhart

Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Zigzagging scores
Replies: 6
Views: 1602

Back in the hunt

It's time to go back to school. After two years of ignoring all the GMAT materials in the corner of my room, I'm ready to tackle the GMAT again. I've spent the past two years working for the derivatives shop at a bank, and now I need the MBA designation after my name to shore up my resume. Hope to b...

by tngearhart

Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: I didn't beat the GMAT
Replies: 14
Views: 8638

Sorry, took a new job and haven't been looking at GMAT. Need to retake it soon so I can put this behind me. Hope to take it by the end of the year. Thanks for the concern.

by tngearhart

Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:27 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: I didn't beat the GMAT
Replies: 14
Views: 8638

Your Quant performance was awesome! If you normally do well on verbal, I'd give more time to structured full length tests so you don't fizzle out on the second half. If verbal is not your thing, then you have some work to do, but I think that is still just a matter of practice. More than anything el...

by tngearhart

Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:25 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Busted on the GMAT
Replies: 1
Views: 5998

Can't help now.

I've gotten a lot of requests for my audio recordings. I appreciate the interest. My problem is that I get home from work around 7PM and play with my kids for a while. Then I talk with my wife, and if I'm lucky I get in a few hours of GMAT study. I know that converting the analog tapes to digital wi...

by tngearhart

Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:03 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Audio Flashcards
Replies: 7
Views: 4448

I hope to take it the last week of August or the first week of September. I will know better next week when I have completed the OG11 and have taken a few practice tests. Last time I scheduled the test and worked to get ready, but test day came before I was fully prepared. This time I am not going t...

by tngearhart

Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:56 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: I didn't beat the GMAT
Replies: 14
Views: 8638

I find the Kaplan scores are about 100 points below my scores on Powerprep and the Manhattan Practice tests. I haven't decided what the best spacing is for taking practice test. I figure you take them when you feel you have improved. I think of the practice tests as checkpoints, but also as confiden...

by tngearhart

Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: kaplan versus GMAT official guide and more
Replies: 1
Views: 8125

Kaplan Scores

Over the past month I have worked throught the Kaplan Premier - 2006 CD. These are my scores. Kap1: Q17 V33 Total 480 Kap2: Q29 V36 Total 550 Kap3: Q26 V33 Total 540 Kap4: Q28 V31 Total 540 My mistake in taking these test was that I would usually start around 8PM. By the time I got to verbal I was w...

by tngearhart

Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Kaplan Scores
Replies: 1
Views: 3903