I have never posted anything on this blog, but I frequently read through many of the topics. Therefore, I feel that I should share my experience with those who will take it soon!
Preparation:
OG
Manhatten Verbal Book (and separate solutions book)
Manhatten Math Book (and seperate solutions book)
Kaplan Premier 2008
Kaplan 800
EZ Solutions Advanced Workbook
EZ Solutions Logic and Numbers ?
EZ Solutions Word Problems
Practice Scores:
Kaplan diagnostic 670
Gmatprep1: 690 (47Q,37V)
Gmatprep2: 700 (48Q, 38Q)
I took the Kaplan CAT tests (the ones on the CD that come with the Premier book) -- totally worthless, not even mentioning, because they're ridic
So, needless to say, I worked my butt off. I went through all the problems in the books and was pretty strong in the math area. I don't think my score is indicative of my ability.
GMAT:
The math was harder than gmatprep. I saw a lot of probability, and some of the questions asked weren't too clear. I honestly don't think the test is accurate. I think that if I were to take it again, my score could be a lot different, just because all the problems that i practiced so much on, didn't even show up. Someone else mentioned in this web site that he took the gmat and got a 670, then went back a month later with little studying and got a 770. I'm not surprised with verbal. It was pretty consistent.
Even though I remained calm during the exam and tried not getting too nervous, the fact that you're taking the exam that you've been studying for months gets to you. Be aware of that.
To sum up -- the gmat prep practice tests are a good indication of what you'll get, but nowhere near perfect. I would advise not to get overally optomistic about your gmatprep scores, but use them as the "higher end". Since I was getting close to 700, I thought that perhaps during "crunch time" I could get 700+. Nope.
I'm wondering whether I should take it again. I applying for a PhD in business with a concentration in accounting, have 2 years of public accounting experience, passed CPA exam and have a 3.97 GPA. I'm also female and speak English fluently (I am a French citizen, but grew up in the US since age 1). Of course, like most people who post to these forums, I would like to go to top 10.
Any thoughts would be appreciated, but not necessary. Just wanted to give my piece.
Good luck!
Preparation:
OG
Manhatten Verbal Book (and separate solutions book)
Manhatten Math Book (and seperate solutions book)
Kaplan Premier 2008
Kaplan 800
EZ Solutions Advanced Workbook
EZ Solutions Logic and Numbers ?
EZ Solutions Word Problems
Practice Scores:
Kaplan diagnostic 670
Gmatprep1: 690 (47Q,37V)
Gmatprep2: 700 (48Q, 38Q)
I took the Kaplan CAT tests (the ones on the CD that come with the Premier book) -- totally worthless, not even mentioning, because they're ridic
So, needless to say, I worked my butt off. I went through all the problems in the books and was pretty strong in the math area. I don't think my score is indicative of my ability.
GMAT:
The math was harder than gmatprep. I saw a lot of probability, and some of the questions asked weren't too clear. I honestly don't think the test is accurate. I think that if I were to take it again, my score could be a lot different, just because all the problems that i practiced so much on, didn't even show up. Someone else mentioned in this web site that he took the gmat and got a 670, then went back a month later with little studying and got a 770. I'm not surprised with verbal. It was pretty consistent.
Even though I remained calm during the exam and tried not getting too nervous, the fact that you're taking the exam that you've been studying for months gets to you. Be aware of that.
To sum up -- the gmat prep practice tests are a good indication of what you'll get, but nowhere near perfect. I would advise not to get overally optomistic about your gmatprep scores, but use them as the "higher end". Since I was getting close to 700, I thought that perhaps during "crunch time" I could get 700+. Nope.
I'm wondering whether I should take it again. I applying for a PhD in business with a concentration in accounting, have 2 years of public accounting experience, passed CPA exam and have a 3.97 GPA. I'm also female and speak English fluently (I am a French citizen, but grew up in the US since age 1). Of course, like most people who post to these forums, I would like to go to top 10.
Any thoughts would be appreciated, but not necessary. Just wanted to give my piece.
Good luck!
