Preparing for the GMAT in shortest possible time
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The document provides information about preparing for the GMAT exam in the shortest possible time. It discusses developing a study plan with goals and a schedule. It emphasizes focusing on quality over quantity when practicing, using official GMAT materials, and taking full-length simulated tests. The document also describes the GMAT section structure and scoring, and recommends spending more time reviewing than practicing, keeping an error log, and thoroughly analyzing practice tests.
Preparing for the GMAT in shortest possible time
- 1. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Preparing for the GMAT in shortest possible time Manya-The Princeton Review
- 2. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Know Your Foe Key Highlights Plan your work & Work the plan Quality Vs Quantity The Art of SMART Strategy The 40/60 Rule
- 3. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Know your Foe ➢GMAT Test Structure ➢GMAT Scoring ➢GMAT Computer Adaptive Test
- 4. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ New Test Structure(w.e.f April 16,2018) The GMAT exam is comprised of four sections – Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal. At the test centre, just before your exam begins, you can select the order in which you want to complete the sections. Section Type # Questions Time Question Types Measures? AWA 1 1 essay 30 min Analysis of Argument Think critically and communicate complex ideas through writing IR 12 Items 30 min •Multi Source reasoning •Graphic Interpretation •Table Analysis •Two Part Analysis Reasoning skills Quantitative (Math) 31 62 min •Data Sufficiency •Problem Solving Basic math skills, understanding of elementary concepts, ability to reason quantitatively, aptitude to solve problems, and ability to interpret graphic data Verbal 36 65 min •Sentence Correction •Critical Reasoning •Reading Comprehension Ability to understand and evaluate what is read and to recognize basic conventions of standard written English GMAT Test Structure
- 5. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Section Order Order #1 Order #2 Order #3 Analytical Writing Assessment Verbal Quantitative Integrated Reasoning Optional 8-minute Break Quantitative Quantitative Verbal Optional 8-minute Break Verbal Integrated Reasoning Integrated Reasoning Analytical Writing Assessment Analytical Writing Assessment
- 6. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ GMAT Scoring Section Type Score Composite Score AWA – Argument based topic 0-6 N.A. Integrated Reasoning Section 1-8 Quantitative 0 - 60 200 - 800 Verbal 0 - 60 • Both the Quant & Verbal scores are the only factors in the overall GMAT score • Huge discrepancy in Quant & Verbal score will not get a good GMAT score • Rough range for Quant score is 8-51 & Verbal score is 9-50.
- 7. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ GMAT-Computer Adaptive Test • Difficulty level of the questions depends on how the student has answered the previous question • Final scores depend on a. The no. of questions answered right b. The no. of difficult questions answered right c. The no. of questions attempted
- 8. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Plan your work & Work the plan Before you jump into your GMAT preparations , start by taking a diagnostic test to establish your baseline scoring level and start by making a plan. Be sure you can answer these questions: •When will you find time to study, do homework, and take practice tests? •Where will you study, do homework, and take practice tests? •How will you motivate and reward yourself as you study? •What is your goal for your GMAT score? *Set goals for each of your practice tests. * Use a calendar to set up a schedule showing what you will accomplish each day. * Consider simulating the actual GMAT testing environment by using a timer and by eliminating water, snacks, music, and technology during your practice tests and homework. *Plan out rewards for yourself when you achieve specific goals.
- 9. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Quality Vs Quantity
- 10. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Quality Validation There is plethora of materials available online. Solving millions would not guarantee 750 score. Do what is germane to GMAT from authentic sources. ABCDE is a regular pentagon. O is a point inside the pentagon such that AOB is an equilateral triangle. What is ∠OEA? A. 66° B. 48° C. 54° D. 72° E. 84° In the figure above, JKLMN is a regular pentagon. Find the measure of ∠JLK. A. 24° B. 36° C. 48° D. 60° E. 72° J K L M N
- 11. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 11 Know What to Expect When a certain number is increased by 40%,it becomes 98. Find the number. A. 64 B. 70 C. 72 D. 78 E. 84 After selling an article for $ 126 a man earns a profit of 40%. What is the cost price of the article? A. 80 B. 86 C. 90 D. 98 E. 104 Let the number = x x + 40%of x = 98 (1+0.4)x = 98 1.4x = 98 x = 98/1.4 x = 70 Now, we know 1.4 CP = 126 CP = 126/1.4 CP = 90
- 12. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Know What to Expect English Grammar GMAT Grammar **Source OG 2020,pg 767 Some American publishers have adopted the convention that which, used as a relative pronoun, should always be non restrictive and should be replaced with that in restrictive contexts.(as in “Laws which have been repealed are no longer enforced” vs. “Laws that have been repealed are no longer enforced”). If you come across a sentence correction question in which the deciding factor is ‘which’ vs. ‘that’, then it is not a valid GMAT question. You should not expect to see questions that require you to judge which usage is preferable.
- 13. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Know What to Expect Slang and words that are distinctively regional or limited to certain subset of English are not tested. For example, • Difference between Thou vs you • To understand that give (a test) in some usages is synonymous with take (a test) in others. Variant forms and spellings are not tested. For example, • Whilst vs While • Toward vs Towards • Until vs Till
- 14. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ Take Simulated Test Take the right tests! There are very few truly adaptive Tests available in the market for GMAT!
- 15. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ The Art of SMART Strategy Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic TimeBased
- 16. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ The 40/60 Rule Review more than you think you need to..! Practice/ Solving 40% Review/ Analysis 60% Avoid 3 Biggest Mistakes In Prepping For The GMAT Exam Mistake 1: Not using an error log while reviewing Mistake 2: Spending too much time on concepts and not enough time on practice questions Mistake 3: Not spending enough time analyzing practice tests
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