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How to cross the magical 700 score barrier in the GMAT
So you are at your fag end of your preparation. You have just completed a GMAT CAT, you got a score of 640. You also notice that your score has been hovering around 600 to 650. Well you are not alone.
A recent survey states that the average GMAT score is 560, down 10 points when compared to last years average. How is that few people cross 700 whereas the rest of the test aspirants(approximately 2,00,000 out of 2,65,000 GMAT takers) languish in mere 600’s?
Here is my 2 cent
The GMAT score is an indicative of the current aptitude level of an individual. Your aptitude quotient doesn’t improve over night. It takes at-least 3 months of preparation to improve your score. So what is POA right now.
1.Repetition
It is better to work on a question 10 times than working on 10 different questions. Aptitude exams don’t test your knowledge of formula. It tests you on your application of concepts.
Study each problem 10 times, observe the parts a problem
•Variables: elements in the problem which maybe independent, dependent or hidden vis-à-vis other variables.
•Conditions: relationships that relate variables
•Constraints: Conditions that limit the scope of the problem
These parts of the problem indicate the steps and the time taken to solve the problem. This factor results in effective time management.
2.Reason with math
To improve your math preparation, reason with mathematical problems.
For example
What is the product of 5^25 x 2^32?
To solve this sum reason with the problem:
Observe a sample and derive a pattern:
5^1 and 2^1 gives 10
5^2 and 2^2 gives 100 or 10^2
5^3 and 2^3 gives 100 or 10^3
The pattern is one 5 and one 2 gives 10, two 5’s and two 10’s gives 100…. The number of 5’s and the number of 2’s gives the number of 0’s.
Conclusion one 5 and one 2 gives one 10 or a number with one 0.
Hence 5^25 x 2^32 = 5^25 x 2^25 x 2^7
Which is 128 …….(25 times)
3.Do not revise just the formula, learn how to derive it.
Most mathematical problems in the GMAT are related to the method of deriving certain standard formula than the formula itself. For example
While deriving the area of the equilateral triangle = sqrt(3) side^2/4
You will notice that the altitude bisects the triangle into two halves of equal area
The altitude splits the base into two halves of equal length.
4.Compare critical reasoning questions and derive generalization.
Study the CR questions in groups. For example study all “the weaken the argument” questions together. You will observe standard steps every time.
For example you will observe you have
•to first find the conclusion
•then identify the logic( whether its an analogy, a statistical data, a cause effect relationship or an example)
•then choose the option that negates the logic
Simple aint’ it.
5.If you are not strong with sentence correction and reading comprehension till now and if you have only two weeks to go, then there is nothing that can be done. It requires at-least 3 weeks of structured learning.
Use any course where you have or use the course ware which I have recommended. Its on your right pane. Or if you don’t have the right material mail me ill help….:-)
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A recent survey states that the average GMAT score is 560, down 10 points when compared to last years average. How is that few people cross 700 whereas the rest of the test aspirants(approximately 2,00,000 out of 2,65,000 GMAT takers) languish in mere 600’s?
Here is my 2 cent
The GMAT score is an indicative of the current aptitude level of an individual. Your aptitude quotient doesn’t improve over night. It takes at-least 3 months of preparation to improve your score. So what is POA right now.
1.Repetition
It is better to work on a question 10 times than working on 10 different questions. Aptitude exams don’t test your knowledge of formula. It tests you on your application of concepts.
Study each problem 10 times, observe the parts a problem
•Variables: elements in the problem which maybe independent, dependent or hidden vis-à-vis other variables.
•Conditions: relationships that relate variables
•Constraints: Conditions that limit the scope of the problem
These parts of the problem indicate the steps and the time taken to solve the problem. This factor results in effective time management.
2.Reason with math
To improve your math preparation, reason with mathematical problems.
For example
What is the product of 5^25 x 2^32?
To solve this sum reason with the problem:
Observe a sample and derive a pattern:
5^1 and 2^1 gives 10
5^2 and 2^2 gives 100 or 10^2
5^3 and 2^3 gives 100 or 10^3
The pattern is one 5 and one 2 gives 10, two 5’s and two 10’s gives 100…. The number of 5’s and the number of 2’s gives the number of 0’s.
Conclusion one 5 and one 2 gives one 10 or a number with one 0.
Hence 5^25 x 2^32 = 5^25 x 2^25 x 2^7
Which is 128 …….(25 times)
3.Do not revise just the formula, learn how to derive it.
Most mathematical problems in the GMAT are related to the method of deriving certain standard formula than the formula itself. For example
While deriving the area of the equilateral triangle = sqrt(3) side^2/4
You will notice that the altitude bisects the triangle into two halves of equal area
The altitude splits the base into two halves of equal length.
4.Compare critical reasoning questions and derive generalization.
Study the CR questions in groups. For example study all “the weaken the argument” questions together. You will observe standard steps every time.
For example you will observe you have
•to first find the conclusion
•then identify the logic( whether its an analogy, a statistical data, a cause effect relationship or an example)
•then choose the option that negates the logic
Simple aint’ it.
5.If you are not strong with sentence correction and reading comprehension till now and if you have only two weeks to go, then there is nothing that can be done. It requires at-least 3 weeks of structured learning.
Use any course where you have or use the course ware which I have recommended. Its on your right pane. Or if you don’t have the right material mail me ill help….:-)
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“The reward of an MBA education investment is far greater than the risk involved”.
For most of us – undergraduates, graduates, top B schools are dream factories which churns out products that symbolizes power, status, money. Inspite of the manageable occupational hazard – Assignments to be submitted by 12pm, 2 hrs of sleep per day, two minute noodles for lunch.. Bschool life is fun.
Business management is most sought career globally. Graduates in any discipline are eligible for MBA education. Though no prior knowledge is required for success in MBA, good analytical, computational and people skills are desirable for one to excel in business management.
Business management courses are of many types; you can choose the one that suits you.
2 year full time MBA: If you are in the pre-final or the final year of your undergraduate program, opt for the 2 year full time MBA. BSchools like IIM’s, XLRI, IIT’s, SPJAIN, MDI, NITE, LIBA, Anna University, etc offer this course. There are over 25 different electives to choose from ( Finance, HR, Marketing, Systems, Retail management, hospitality management and much more..) The entrance procedure comprises entrance exams (CAT, XAT, JMET, SNAP, TANCET…. Group discussion and a personal
interview)
1 year full time MBA: If you have around 3+ years of work experience, a 1 year full time MBA is useful for you. This program specializes you in one domain. IIMA PGPEX prg, ISB Hyderabad, GLIM Chennai are some of the colleges that offers this courses.
3 year part time : If you are currently working and you are planning to pursue an MBA without leaving your present company then a 3 year part time program is apt for you. Classes are held at nights and /or on the weekends. In Chennai, LIBA offers this course.
1 year executive program- For executives with substantial industry experience (including company sponsored). If your are a senior manager with at least 10 years of business experience then you should opt for the 1 year executive program. IIM’s, XLRI and other Bschools offer this program.
Distance learning MBA: If you want to pursue an MBA without sitting through classes then opt for the distance learning MBA. Contact classes and exams will be scheduled once or twice in a year.
Symbiosis Pune offers this program.
Twinning MBA: If you want to pursue an MBA which confers you an Indian degree in collaboration with a foreign university then opt for a Twinning MBA program. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), ISMS, Madras School of Social Work, IMT Ghaziabad
Online MBA: Online MBA courses are offered by top Bschools like IIM (Indore, kolkotta,) XLRI, IMT. The course duration varies from 3 months to 1 .5 years. Classes are conducted using video conferencing, online chat rooms, etc..
Specialty program - master of accountancy, master of healthcare/hospital administration, master of computation finance.
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