Hi Eric (& other forum members),
Your highly informative post on Wiki lead me to these forums. In scanning it, it looks like you're very active on here and give good advice. Hence...I'm coming to you for HELP!!
Here's my GMAT story:
I took my GMAT last May and got a 660. I feel that I prepared very well - I took a 2-month PR class, did all problems in the OG (11th ed I think), completed another thick workbook, did all the problems online, made flashcards, studied 10+ hrs/week, practiced essays, etc.
I'm applying to MBA programs next fall with the intention to enroll in Fall 2008. I'm applying to top 15 schools where median GMAT scores are 660-700. Thus, I want to take the GMAT again to get a 700.
I'm weak in DS and RC, and not being fast enough. I ran out of time on the last 2-3 questions of each section, and one reason is b/c I spent a lot of time doing long division/multiplication, plugging/chugging for each answer choice, etc. Basically too much alegbra and not enough arriving at the answer quickly. I sat down with someone who got a 750+ on his GMAT and he gave me tips to attack questions faster. My strategy this time is to go back to basics which will hopefully enable me to take less time while being more accurate. Some examples:
- better memorize formulas
- better memorize decimals to fraction conversion
- better memorize square root to decimal conversion
- read passages only once and comprehend
- start with easiest answer choice for faster elimination
I have two Kaplan books as well as their online material and plan to study intensively for the next two months.
What do you think of this strategy? Is there anything else you suggest? What has your experience been with other people going from a 660 to a 700? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
Your highly informative post on Wiki lead me to these forums. In scanning it, it looks like you're very active on here and give good advice. Hence...I'm coming to you for HELP!!
Here's my GMAT story:
I took my GMAT last May and got a 660. I feel that I prepared very well - I took a 2-month PR class, did all problems in the OG (11th ed I think), completed another thick workbook, did all the problems online, made flashcards, studied 10+ hrs/week, practiced essays, etc.
I'm applying to MBA programs next fall with the intention to enroll in Fall 2008. I'm applying to top 15 schools where median GMAT scores are 660-700. Thus, I want to take the GMAT again to get a 700.
I'm weak in DS and RC, and not being fast enough. I ran out of time on the last 2-3 questions of each section, and one reason is b/c I spent a lot of time doing long division/multiplication, plugging/chugging for each answer choice, etc. Basically too much alegbra and not enough arriving at the answer quickly. I sat down with someone who got a 750+ on his GMAT and he gave me tips to attack questions faster. My strategy this time is to go back to basics which will hopefully enable me to take less time while being more accurate. Some examples:
- better memorize formulas
- better memorize decimals to fraction conversion
- better memorize square root to decimal conversion
- read passages only once and comprehend
- start with easiest answer choice for faster elimination
I have two Kaplan books as well as their online material and plan to study intensively for the next two months.
What do you think of this strategy? Is there anything else you suggest? What has your experience been with other people going from a 660 to a 700? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
