Self study not working - GRE classes to crack GMAT?

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Sharms: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 17; Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:36 amFollowed by: 1 member

by Sharms » Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:57 pm

Hi,

Post signing up here I stuck to a self study plan....started off with the Manhattangmat 12th edition strategy guide....have been on it for more than 2 months now.... but have only reached at a score of around 500 on tests.... I'm planning to take up regulated coaching....considering kaplan on demand . Any suggestions for good coaching ?
I am also considering GREEDGE - https://www.greedge.com/.... Ive heard good reviews about this place....
although its operated from india the dedicated trainer gives you a direction for the work to be done and goals to be acheived...My only concern is...How much can i rely on a GRE course to train me for the GMAT? Their pricing looks very appealing... does GRE and GMAT follow the same levels of quant and vebal?

Plssss guide me .

Sharms

Source: Beat The GMAT — GMAT Strategy | Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:57 pm

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by Jim@StratusPrep » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:10 am

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by David@VeritasPrep » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:17 pm

There is some similarity between the two tests in terms of the general content, but the two exams are very different.

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AbhiJ: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 381; Joined: Wed May 19, 2010 10:15 pmFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 41 times

by AbhiJ » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:05 pm

Donot see the rationale of using GRE for GMAT. Would you practice hockey for football.

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