How to Ace GMAT 
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on 2/19/12 at 10:47am
Hi,
I am going through job search right now, and a lot of companies now a days put you through various cognitive aptitude test, I would like to get some practice that would help me in my future tests, would doing GMAT questions help with all sort of psychometric tests?
I am also planning to take my GMAT anyways in the future, the goal is 99th percentile, can someone point me to some resources that could help excel at gmat?
THanks
There are lot a of better
There are lot a of better resources out there for GMAT specific advice than this forum despite this being the b-school section of WSO. I'd suggest GMATclub.com for starters and any of the ancillary prep services such as Veritas or Manhattan GMAT. These would provide you with a much higher 'hit rate' in terms of answering questions/providing information on the exam because their sole purpose is to be a resource for the GMAT.
Outside of scoring highly on the GMAT, which there are numerous ways outlined on the sites of mention that are quite in-depth and proven to raise scores, the gmat prep will really only help you score highly on the GMAT. The exam asks questions in a very specific way that may not necessarily be transferable to more practical uses; I'm thinking of Data Sufficiency questions most specifically here. The transfer I do see with the GMAT is its potential ability to enhance critical thinking skills with both numeric and verbal concepts. Never having to take a psychometric tests I don't know what they're composed of so if you could detail that I think you'd get a better answer. However, the GMAT tests heavily basic mathematics such as algebra, number properties, geometry, coordinate geometry, etc. basically anything you saw at the H.S. level. So if that type of material is on one of these exams the GMAT it may help.
Aside from psychometric exams and GMAT carryover if indeed it does have some, the other advantage I see to gmat prep outside of scoring highly on the exam is in 'brainteasers' that you may get during interviews. Looking back on my interview process and the types of 'brainteasers' I've been asked, they're not actually brainteasers, but really logic based questions that build on certain mathematical concepts such as exponential expressions. GMAT math will help you here because it equips you with the basic tools to handle the math... you just have to provide the logic.
Hope this helps.
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I haven't done this yet, but
I haven't done this yet, but it may help. Try http://www.gmatpill.com. Supposedly, it's superior to other study methods since it helps you develop a pattern/method of studying (a plan of attack) depending on the type of question asked rather than merely practicing questions over and over without a method of raising your score.
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1) take your first out of two practice GMAT CATs at mba.com
2) study:
Manhattan GMAT Strategy Guides
OG12
3) retake that SAME practice test at mba.com
-> the questions will be different this time around, because you'll have improved across the board
if you need additional quant:
Manhattan Advanced GMAT Quant
http://gmatclub.com/tests/ Math tests
if you need additional verbal:
Aristotle SC
Aristotle RC
PowerScore CR Bible
4) take the second of your two practice GMAT CATs at mba.com
5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGXzlRoNtHU&ob=av3e
What works for you? GMAT Pill
What works for you? GMAT Pill worked for me, but your stylenmight be better suited to Kap or MGMAT.
GMATclub.com is phenomenal,
GMATclub.com is phenomenal, then beatthegmat.com afterwards. PoetsandQuants will also have a few useful resources, but they're more application focused than test prep.
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Angus Macgyver wrote: What
What works for you? GMAT Pill worked for me, but your stylenmight be better suited to Kap or MGMAT.
What was your score? Thinking of using GMAT Pill.
TraderDaily wrote: Angus
What works for you? GMAT Pill worked for me, but your stylenmight be better suited to Kap or MGMAT.
What was your score? Thinking of using GMAT Pill.
High 700s. Didn't quite manage to hit 800, but on the whole, nothing to complain about.
I think GMAT Pill's good for people who still have a reasonable handle on English and Math, but still need a little extra something. If you're like... an engineer, or a BS Phys + JD, then the OG alone would prolly suffice. Or if you need more personalised attention, then just pony up for some MGMAT tutoring sessions.
Angus Macgyver
What works for you? GMAT Pill worked for me, but your stylenmight be better suited to Kap or MGMAT.
What was your score? Thinking of using GMAT Pill.
High 700s. Didn't quite manage to hit 800, but on the whole, nothing to complain about.
I think GMAT Pill's good for people who still have a reasonable handle on English and Math, but still need a little extra something. If you're like... an engineer, or a BS Phys + JD, then the OG alone would prolly suffice. Or if you need more personalised attention, then just pony up for some MGMAT tutoring sessions.
How long did you study? I don't want to study for longer than 2 to 3 months.
Took the GMAT a week
Took the GMAT a week ago...BOMBED IT. Scored a 600 on my first diagnostic exam off of mba.com then proceeded to buy the MGMAT books and Official guide. Studied for 3 months, was consistently scoring high 600's/ low 700 on MGMAT CAT's.........got a 600 on the real thing so no improvement at all.
However, my results, unfortunately for me, are out of the ordinary. I think I just had an off day....especially considering I bombed the verbal part, which has always been my strong point.
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i see alot of 700s, does
i see alot of 700s, does anyone get 800?
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TraderDaily wrote: Angus
What works for you? GMAT Pill worked for me, but your stylenmight be better suited to Kap or MGMAT.
What was your score? Thinking of using GMAT Pill.
High 700s. Didn't quite manage to hit 800, but on the whole, nothing to complain about.
I think GMAT Pill's good for people who still have a reasonable handle on English and Math, but still need a little extra something. If you're like... an engineer, or a BS Phys + JD, then the OG alone would prolly suffice. Or if you need more personalised attention, then just pony up for some MGMAT tutoring sessions.
How long did you study? I don't want to study for longer than 2 to 3 months.
Couple of weeks, mostly on Quant. How rusty are you?
To that other guy I can't quote because I am on my tablet: Each year, something like 30-50 people score 800. A good portion are prolly GMAT tutors, though.
kmess024 wrote: i see alot of
i see alot of 700s, does anyone get 800?
I think it's something like 1 out of every 100k get an 800. Most instructors/tutors don't score that. All of the manhattan GMAT instructors scored at least a 760 though.
"Life all comes down to a few moments. This is one of them." - Bud Fox
For what it's worth
For what it's worth (noke2012) I've noticed that there are slight differences between the MGMT CATs and the questions asked in both the OG Guide as well as the gmat prep software [both from GMAC - makers of the test]. To that end it might just be the slight differences that caused some of the errors that IMO can really Snowball on you... i.e. getting more than 1 or 2 in a row incorrect etc.
'Before you enter... be willing to pay the price'
Angus Macgyver
What works for you? GMAT Pill worked for me, but your stylenmight be better suited to Kap or MGMAT.
What was your score? Thinking of using GMAT Pill.
High 700s. Didn't quite manage to hit 800, but on the whole, nothing to complain about.
I think GMAT Pill's good for people who still have a reasonable handle on English and Math, but still need a little extra something. If you're like... an engineer, or a BS Phys + JD, then the OG alone would prolly suffice. Or if you need more personalised attention, then just pony up for some MGMAT tutoring sessions.
How long did you study? I don't want to study for longer than 2 to 3 months.
Couple of weeks, mostly on Quant. How rusty are you?
To that other guy I can't quote because I am on my tablet: Each year, something like 30-50 people score 800. A good portion are prolly GMAT tutors, though.
Wowza! What school will you be going to if you don't mind my asking?
TraderDaily wrote: Angus
What works for you? GMAT Pill worked for me, but your stylenmight be better suited to Kap or MGMAT.
What was your score? Thinking of using GMAT Pill.
High 700s. Didn't quite manage to hit 800, but on the whole, nothing to complain about.
I think GMAT Pill's good for people who still have a reasonable handle on English and Math, but still need a little extra something. If you're like... an engineer, or a BS Phys + JD, then the OG alone would prolly suffice. Or if you need more personalised attention, then just pony up for some MGMAT tutoring sessions.
How long did you study? I don't want to study for longer than 2 to 3 months.
Couple of weeks, mostly on Quant. How rusty are you?
To that other guy I can't quote because I am on my tablet: Each year, something like 30-50 people score 800. A good portion are prolly GMAT tutors, though.
Wowza! What school will you be going to if you don't mind my asking?
Not sure yet, heh.
Note that English and Math were my best subjects in high school, so if you happen to be bad at one or the other then you'd obviously need to spend a little more time on the studying. I lucked out. Sure as hell glad the GMAT doesn't test chemistry.