At the beginning of the “Rescue” series, we advised you to take a practice GMAT test right away. By now, you’ve booked an appointment to take the test for real. You’ll be ready to submit your scores for Round One. Right?
But let me guess: your scores on the practice GMAT were not perfect, and you’ve been hoping the whole thing will somehow go away. It’s summer, you tell yourself, and you deserve a break.
Your friends here at Athena Mentor want to help you keep on track to your dream. Consider signing up for the online business community, XING. Dr. Corcoran, the Director of Athena Mentor, co-moderates the XING Premium group, MBA Central. Anna Ivey of Anna Ivey Consulting and Josh Li of Google are the other co-moderators. We frequently send out newsletters of interest to members.
Someone in our group wrote an amazing post that more of you should read: “GMAT Preparation—Just do it (on your own).” Find it on our “MBA Admissions” forum:
https://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles;id=22467536
Carsten Ley, an experienced GMAT coach, has spelled out five things you can do for yourself—starting today! Thanks, Carsten!
We’re happy to summarize Carsten’s five points:
| 1. Time saves money | |
| Do the basic math and verbal review on your own. | |
| 2. Don’t worry; get started | |
| Again, rev up those basic skills! | |
| 3. Don’t start with materials that are too difficult | |
| Start with books on a beginning or intermediate level, before taxing yourself with advanced problems. | |
| 4. Practice “real” | |
| Do entire blocks of problems, and time yourself. Don’t just dabble in individual problems. | |
| 5. Analyze yourself. | |
| Identify your particular strengths and weaknesses. | |
Of course, you may well decide that you need the structure and the motivation that a GMAT coach or class provides. We’re not saying you should suffer through this alone. If you know you’re just procrastinating, or if you’re not getting the results you want by studying on your own—by all means, contact a GMAT training provider today!
Still, Carsten’s tips can help save you money. By following his advice, you’ll show up prepared to make the most of your trainer’s time.