Tamed the beast....got a 730 (Q49,V41). Very relieved. Extremely happy.
Few months back, I sat for the test for the first time and got a 690 (Q47,V38). See my post on this:
https://www.beatthegmat.com/am-i-6ft-tal ... tml#146622
Since my last attempt, I focused solely on Manhattan materials. I took Manhattan's "Guided Self-Study GMAT Prep Plus" program. I completed the pre-recorded 9 classes, but could not find time to complete all the labs, challenge problems, etc.
This time around I did not touch OG; not that I think OG isn't good - it is probably the only 'must read' book for the GMAT exam. I had covered OG in detail while preparing for the GMAT last time and this time around I focused mainly on the fundamentals concepts - Manhattan proved to be excellent for this...I would highly recommend Manhattan's study materials.
During the week before the exam, I took some of the CATs...the scores were as follows:
MGMAT 1 690 (with AWA)
MGMAT 2 670 (felt very disheartened after this test)
MGMAT 3 700 (with AWA)
GPREP 1 730
MGMAT 4 740 (with AWA)
I was planning to take MGMAT 5 & 6, and GPREP 2 also, but started to feel burnt out and decided to take it easy....last couple of days I concentrated on tv, movies and some single-malt (highly recommend the last one as a strategic ingredient).
Concluding thoughts:
1) OG is most important
2) Quality over quantity
3) If you are not a natural, build your fundamentals using some supplementary books, such as Manhattan study materials
4) Once you have covered 1 to 3 above, do full CATs under test conditions to build stamina and focus.
5) Relax before the exam.
- HHH
Few months back, I sat for the test for the first time and got a 690 (Q47,V38). See my post on this:
https://www.beatthegmat.com/am-i-6ft-tal ... tml#146622
Since my last attempt, I focused solely on Manhattan materials. I took Manhattan's "Guided Self-Study GMAT Prep Plus" program. I completed the pre-recorded 9 classes, but could not find time to complete all the labs, challenge problems, etc.
This time around I did not touch OG; not that I think OG isn't good - it is probably the only 'must read' book for the GMAT exam. I had covered OG in detail while preparing for the GMAT last time and this time around I focused mainly on the fundamentals concepts - Manhattan proved to be excellent for this...I would highly recommend Manhattan's study materials.
During the week before the exam, I took some of the CATs...the scores were as follows:
MGMAT 1 690 (with AWA)
MGMAT 2 670 (felt very disheartened after this test)
MGMAT 3 700 (with AWA)
GPREP 1 730
MGMAT 4 740 (with AWA)
I was planning to take MGMAT 5 & 6, and GPREP 2 also, but started to feel burnt out and decided to take it easy....last couple of days I concentrated on tv, movies and some single-malt (highly recommend the last one as a strategic ingredient).
Concluding thoughts:
1) OG is most important
2) Quality over quantity
3) If you are not a natural, build your fundamentals using some supplementary books, such as Manhattan study materials
4) Once you have covered 1 to 3 above, do full CATs under test conditions to build stamina and focus.
5) Relax before the exam.
- HHH
