10 Myths on GMAT and MBA

December 29, 2006 at 7:29 pm | In GMAT | Leave a Comment

Here are the GMAT/MBA related myths, that are worth debunking

1] GMAT preparation means taking Kaplan/Princeton/Manhattan Classrrom courses. [NO you can prepare on internet too, with minimal supervision.]

2] GMAT Preparation is easy. [Nothing is easy GMAT Verbal and Math questions can be really tough and concept oriented]

3] GMAT is too tough. With practice everything can be done. [If you find it tough, start preparing 2-3 months ahead of the expected exam date]

4] If I dont get 700+ score I wont get selected inTop 20 B-Schools [If you have good work ex and dynamic profile as a professional you can get an admission]

5] If I get 750+ score, I will definitely get into Top 20 B-schools [500+ score doesnt guarentee anything, profile, work ex matters a lot in admission process]

6] GMAT is the end of the journey for admission, once GMAT is taken care of I will definitely get admitted to a B-School. [Essays are a big part of the admission process. Your essays should be professional, succint and a tribute to your professional life. Do not take them lightly, take professional help for Essay Review]

7] GMAT is the toughest part of the admission process [wait till you see the questions and essays for each of the B-Schools]

8] Apart from Top 20 B-schools, other schools are worth nothing [There is plenty of B-Schools around the world which provide as good a program as Top 20 B-schools. Rankings are often deceptive and one must not rely entirely on rankings]

9] I can take GMAT anytime and apply [NO, plan atleast 2 years ahead from the year you want to take admission in. For example if you want to apply for Fall 2008, get in the gear by 2006. Give enough time for GMAT Preparation and then for applications]

10] Life will be cool after admissions [MBA programs are very competitive and stressful not for the weak of heart and definitely not for those who want 'cool'. The higher the university's rank the more the competetion, tougher the program becomes]

10 Ways to Crack GMAT

December 27, 2006 at 3:05 pm | In GMAT | 4 Comments
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GMAT Preparation isnt as easy as it sounds. Are you hungry for a 700+ GMAT score ? Here are 10 steps to fulfill your ambition at the convenience of your home and at exceptionally affordable price.

Before we go to the list, lets understand, what does GMAT preparation actually consist of?

- 40% Concepts in Math and Verbal

- 60% Practice in Math and Verbal

Concepts consist of 30% theory and 70 %practice. So a major chunk of GMAT score relies on good practice and ofcorse some on concept building.

There is unending resources on the web which will confuse you on what to read and what to follow for excellent GMAT score. I have a perfect system, and I know its correct becuase I just scored 750 with this approach:

There is new way in town to prepare for GMAT. The GMAT FORUM way. Here is how to prepare:

1] Join a GMAT forum : www.scorechase.com [Its free] . Available 24×7, all u need is internet and start GMATTING [from home ...office anywhere]. ScoreChase provides free daily gmat practice questions and GMAT Weekly Challenge questions (and their solutions / explanations) . So you have continuous array of practice questions at your disposal !  The difference between the two is that Weekly Quests are 700+ questions, while the daily questions are easy to moderate difficulty. So you get to test your mantle against all sorts of questions.

2] Read about other GMAT test takers’ Experiences: GMAT Experiences and understand their strategy

3] Explore the website [navigation link on the left] to find all the areas of the website

4] If you are stuck at a score and cannot improve, you feel like you have the concepts, but still are not able to solve questions – you should consider taking the Scorechase GMAT Crash Course . The course focuses only on problem solving and tricks for 700+ level problems. You will get reading material which will consist of common tricks, a lot of practice problems, and email support for your Q&A.

5] Do not hesitate to post your solutions. In fact post whatever you feel must be the correct answer. If someone finds a fault in your approach, that is one less fault you have to worry about in the real GMAT exam.

6] Seek help and advice, the tutors on Scorechase are always very helpful and also provide some personal councelling for preparation.

7] Scorechase also provides Private Tutoring at very affordable rates. If you need extra help take private tutoring in verbal or math. Pay only for the subject you need help on.

8] Always take a test date before you start to prepare, gives you an ambition and a perspective on how to pace yourself. You can postpone later.

9] Give enough time for applications after you take your GMAT. Essays are very important part of the admission process and they shouldnt be taken lightly at all

10] Enjoy your preparation!

I have my GMAT on 5th Jan. I am hoping to get a good score.

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