Eduardo Longo said – Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:16:26 -0000 ( Link )
I think that sharing some study plans would be useful, specially those used by someone who have already taken the test. I’ll try to contribute.
- I’ve studied for 2,5 months, but it was pretty intense, something like 3-4 hours per day. 4-6 months would be a comfortable timeframe to prepare yourself
- the GMAT CAT, by Cliffsnotes, is a good book to start with. The Official Guide, by GMAC, is the best resource to practice solving the exercises. I also used GMAT 800, by Kaplan, to boost my score, but I have a mixed feeling about this book. The quanti part is quite easy, though the verbal part is good
- try to get used to control the time you spend on each question from the beginning. It’s crucial to get a good score. Fine-tune your sense of time on simulated tests.
- I’ve taken 6 or 7 simulation tests, including the AWA part. 4 hours will be a torture if you’re not prepared to keep yourself focused for such a long time. Don’t forget to download the PREP TEST provided by GMAC, which simulates perfectly the exam
- be psychologically prepared for the worst moment of the whole test: to report your score or not to report
- please cheack your ID! It’s unbelievable, but the day I’ve taken the test a girl tried to use an ID she didn’t notice was expired. You can imagine how desperate she was
That’s it, these are the general steps I’ve taken to prepare, and they worked well for me. However, adapt this to your needs, because there’s no guarantee that it will work well for anyone else.
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