Gmat

[VooDoo Lady]

Has anyone taken the GMAT? Did you take a prep class? Did you prep on your own? What materials did you use?

 

[Basement Dweller]

I took the test a LONG time ago while still in college. When out and partied the night before, and still scored pretty well (620 if I remember correctly). My roommate, who was also out boozing the night before and took the test the same time I did, retook the test after buying a study guide and preparing correctly (i.e. no keg party the night before).....and he got the exact same score as the first time.

 

[velvett]

I took a prep course and studied a bit on my own.







...... and then some time later I decided I would have to shoot myself to remain in school. Ah well. Can't always make the right choices..

 

[huntmaster]

I took the GRE, but have not taken the GMAT

The GRE is pretty easy--about 2 1/2 hours

i did not prepare

 

[kunta]

i just bought one of those $30 prep books and just practiced on my grammar and scored a 600

 

[WODIN]

Whew...I took back in the paper / pencil days. It wasn't that big a deal really.

 

[Steroid_Virgin]

Hey Voo Doo... I have a couple of CD's that simulate the actual GMAT exam.. they are pretty realistic, as I took the GMAT about a month ago (canceled my scores so I dont know what I got)... In simulation I score in the high 600's, but I was paranoid about one part of the test, so I pissed 100 bucks away to take it again. I need to break 650 to get into the MBA school I want to go to.. which I have about 4 more months to do. I can hit it, I just have to work those analytical thinking problems out more, som of em still get me occasionally..

 

[VooDoo Lady]

Thanks guys. I'm looking at an MBA program at a state school, they only require a 500 to get in. I looked on-line at classes offered by the Princeton Review and they were a *bit* pricey ($1009 for the in-class sessions!)

I suppose I'll be using the book and CD to prep.

 

[mekannik]

Two more things to remember when taking the computer GMAT.

1) Take your time on the first 4 to 5 questions - starting off with correct answers increases the difficulty of the next ones, until you miss, and the difficutly of the questions is adjusted. This also starts your test score out higher than if you miss the first 2 or 3 and answer them all correct after that. So take your time and concentrate on the first couple of answers more than any others.

2) Learn to touch type. The essay part of the test can be bear if you don't know how to touch type. Much easier to correct (spelling/grammar) as you go then to nitpick everything when you (think) are done and have little time left.

 

[ZenMachine]

Thanks guys. I'm looking at an MBA program at a state school, they only require a 500 to get in. I looked on-line at classes offered by the Princeton Review and they were a *bit* pricey ($1009 for the in-class sessions!)

I suppose I'll be using the book and CD to prep.

If all you need is a 500 you should be fine with just the book and CD.

Zen

 

[KAYNE]

IF YOURE NOT TOO GOOD ON TESTS LIKE THAT, I WOULD RECOMMEND TAKING A PREP COURSE OF SOME KIND. HOWEVER, THAT DOESNT HELP EVERYONE. BUT IT WILL HELP IF YOU APPLY YOURSELF TO ACTUALLY PREPARING FOR THE TEST.



KAYNE

 

[KAYNE]

BTW.....THE GMAT IS ABOUT TO BE CHANGED TO INCLUDE 75% WRITING AS OPPOSED TO THE 40% IT IS NOW.

(I'M SPEAKING FOR LOUISIANA, NOT SURE IF IT IS A NATIONAL CHANGE OR NOT)


KAYNE