Trying to get a good score but work and life get in the way. Anyone have any tips?
2007-04-23 07:59:19 · 4 answers · asked by BabySealClubber 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I've taken the test in March.
When studying, I found this GMAT website for GMAT overachievers, I guess: www.scoretop.com
It had a lot of VERY WELL organized study materials and it served as a "tutor" for the test. You can log onto the message board and post ANY question you have about Quant, Verbal, AWA..there will always be other GMAT takers there to answer and help you out. I suggest you read the "TEST EXPERIENCE" thread, where after taking the exam, everybody shares their GMAT study approach.
It's a wonderful GMAT resource (la creme de la creme) and mostly everyone on the site gets over 700 (really smart people there, that are nice and ready to answer your questions).
Just my 2 cents...make a schedule. Success in this case comes from PLANNING:
1) Spend time (few days) researching good GMAT websites (800score.com, mba.com, kaplan.com, scoretop.com etc), buy the GMAT official guide (orange book), buy some more GMAT study books with practice tests, download the PowerPrep software (with CAT tests).
2) After taking this initial info in, you will have a better understanding of what Quant, Verbal and AWA issues are tested and where you stand.
3)
--Make an MS Excel calendar.
--Break down your study into small sections/chapters;
--Assign a day on the calendar to each small study portion.
--Allow a few days in between for flexibility.
--Breathe;) Take it ONE DAY at a time-one small study portion at a time.
Why do you want to take the test? Can you pin-point your motive? Keep that motivation in mind!
2007-04-23 08:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Work out. I know this might seem like more than what you can handle right now but if you can take the time it is great for relaxing, and is good for your health too.
As far as scheduling you just might have to limit some activities that fall under "life" and study your *** off. When you get tired of that call up a friend and hit the gym, throw a ball around or grab a beer. Also see if you can work a little less until the test.
2007-04-23 15:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Toke up, always releaves my stress, study for 6 days straight, 4-5 hours a day, and on day 7 light a fat bowl and take a trip, I promise you then when you get back, you will be ready to study.
2007-04-24 04:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I didn't study for it -- just went in and took it with no preparation. For most people, I'm not convinced that studying does much.
That being said -- I've heard that the Kaplan course is a good one.
2007-04-23 15:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋