I have been a lurker on this site for quite some time and I just like to share my story on how I beat the gmat.
Previously I have taken the gmat and was disappointed with my score. I had cram for two weeks every night after work. I had the three official gmat books to study from and took some of the advice from this forum to heart. I was studying with a friend which was a great help.
My friend recommended me to check out Bell Curves in Manhattan for the second go around. I felt I reached a plateau in the way I was studying and needed the extra push. The one area I felt I could improve was statistics. Although I felt I knew the general concepts, I just wasn't knowing the test (if that makes sense). I didn't think I needed a whole gmat class so I took what Bell Curves called gmat workshops. It is geared for people who probably took the test or practice before and knew their specific weaknesses. It was great because I didn't have commit as much time (or money!). The workshops were conveniently close to my office. The class size was small (only two other people in my particular workshop). The instructor was very approachable and knowledgeable and made the material interesting. He was a "people person" something I lacked from most of my education. The workshop was very focused on my weaknesses.
I felt a lot more prepared and confident the second time. I just reached my target score of 700 (Q44, V41). I am feeling confident to make it at least one of my b-school of choice.
Previously I have taken the gmat and was disappointed with my score. I had cram for two weeks every night after work. I had the three official gmat books to study from and took some of the advice from this forum to heart. I was studying with a friend which was a great help.
My friend recommended me to check out Bell Curves in Manhattan for the second go around. I felt I reached a plateau in the way I was studying and needed the extra push. The one area I felt I could improve was statistics. Although I felt I knew the general concepts, I just wasn't knowing the test (if that makes sense). I didn't think I needed a whole gmat class so I took what Bell Curves called gmat workshops. It is geared for people who probably took the test or practice before and knew their specific weaknesses. It was great because I didn't have commit as much time (or money!). The workshops were conveniently close to my office. The class size was small (only two other people in my particular workshop). The instructor was very approachable and knowledgeable and made the material interesting. He was a "people person" something I lacked from most of my education. The workshop was very focused on my weaknesses.
I felt a lot more prepared and confident the second time. I just reached my target score of 700 (Q44, V41). I am feeling confident to make it at least one of my b-school of choice.
