[ankush_infy]

Originally Posted by nagpalkunal

u seem to be doing quite well in the unofficial mods role eh? and seems like your prep is going on pretty gud. ab de bhi de exam.
postponement only breeds frustration. n like that damsel said around, 'rhythm is going to get you' - and i add 'across'. lose it and you shoot your foot with a bazooka!

ATB

hey kunal, my prep was going on fine yaar...but then this office work gets onto me and i lose all the rhythm...for 1 week i was able to study pretty decently but then didnt get time next week..so this is the problem actually. Anyways, since i m not apping this year the alarm bells are still not ringing on me but yeah the frustration has set into me now.....will PM u or better still will call u up...btw i lost my cell but i think i have ur number in my messages....
Happy Apping to u .... will take some classes on this from u next year

[pagalguy]

This does come too late into this thread - but heartiest congratulations on that score! May the best bschool out there snag you!

[seemantparth]

Hi Folks!

took Kaplan test -1 today. was knocked of my feet---580 was what i got right into my face. it hit me so hard and it still hurts .i can still see stars.

Anyway the PG must move ahead.

Neo n Keya

Excell is definetly sophesticated but paper is so handy .put it on the wall, n u are always into it ,always geared up.

Friends pray for me...........

580- is scarry

Still in daze

Seemant

[samgmat]

congrts keya for bth ..score ..and awa ratings ........awesome

sumit

[Keya]

Originally Posted by seemantparth

Hi Folks!

took Kaplan test -1 today. was knocked of my feet---580 was what i got right into my face. it hit me so hard and it still hurts .i can still see stars.

Anyway the PG must move ahead.

Neo n Keya

Excell is definetly sophesticated but paper is so handy .put it on the wall, n u are always into it ,always geared up.

Friends pray for me...........

580- is scarry

Still in daze

Seemant

Hi Seemant,

DON'T PANIC. (AMIT!!! Someone here needs you!!!)

The Kaplan tests made me panic my guts out and I got 130 marks more than my least Kaplan score. So don't worry. Use this as a positive factor... isolate your defects and work to eliminate them. Believe me it'll work out fine.

I know 580 is scary, but the trick is to lose those stars that it knocked into your eyes, and actually start aiming for the stars. I'm living proof of the fact that it CAN be done.

And of course, all of us here wish you the best, and all of us are praying for you. I can't believe you'll go wrong with so much positive energy behind you!!

ATB
Keya

[Keya]

Originally Posted by pagalguy

This does come too late into this thread - but heartiest congratulations on that score! May the best bschool out there snag you!

Wow!! A post and a congratulations from THE Pagal Guy Himself!!

I am honoured!!! Thank you Allwyn

(and I hope SOME good B-School thinks I'm good enough for it's hallowed portals!!)


Keya

[terrific]

Hello Keya,
Congrats on doing terrific in the exam and starting such a motivating thread. I am giving GMAT on Sep 5th . I would request you to give ur expert opinions and help in this endeavor.
Preparation till now:
Till now, I have done Princeton, Kaplan and OG once. I know that I need to revise it again properly
Quant Level:
I think if I give the Quant exam carefully, I should be able to get good marks
Verbal level:
Verbal is the problem area for me. Most of the times I am not sure whether the answer is going to be right or wrong. As a result, accuracy level is not good.
I gave GMAT Prep test 1 after going through Princeton and Kaplan. My score was
730 (Quant 50, Verb 3 So verbal is a big problem for me. I would say that even 38 seems to be difficult for me right now. Speed too seems to be a problem in RC and CR.
1. Please suggest something which can improve my Verbal.

2. Also, I have seen many posts where people say that you need to do a) 1000 SC, CR, RC questions b) Manhattan SC c) VJJ and MJJs before appearing for the exam. Could you suggest your views on this. How do u rate these materials. Because I have around 2 weeks left to me, I plan to start something. On an average I study 6 hours per day. (taking into account holidays that I wud b taking in next few days)

3. Also, I saw that you are from Noida. I am also staying in Noida. Is it possible in any way that I could borrow Kaplan CDs from you. The CDs were not available in book when I purchased the same.

I know that how much one needs to prepare depends a lot on his or her potential. but because you have more experience than me, I think your suggestions would be very helpful for me.
I would welcome opinions from other guys too.

Thanks a lot for going thru my long post.

[amitnsitian]

Originally Posted by Keya

DON'T PANIC. (AMIT!!! Someone here needs you!!!)

damn! missed an opportunity to have another mumber in my fan club

@seemanth,

what keya is saying is absolutely correct !! dont fret, kaplan scores are scary..keep working

ATB

[terrific]

Hello Keya,
Congrats on doing terrific in the exam and starting such a motivating thread. I am giving GMAT on Sep 5th . I would request you to give ur expert opinions and help in this endeavor.
Preparation till now:
Till now, I have done Princeton, Kaplan and OG once. I know that I need to revise it again properly
Quant Level:
I think if I give the Quant exam carefully, I should be able to get good marks
Verbal level:
Verbal is the problem area for me. Most of the times I am not sure whether the answer is going to be right or wrong. As a result, accuracy level is not good.
I gave GMAT Prep test 1 after going through Princeton and Kaplan. My score was
730 (Quant 50, Verb 3 So verbal is a big problem for me. I would say that even 38 seems to be difficult for me right now. Speed too seems to be a problem in RC and CR.
1. Please suggest something which can improve my Verbal.

2. Also, I have seen many posts where people say that you need to do a) 1000 SC, CR, RC questions b) Manhattan SC c) VJJ and MJJs before appearing for the exam. Could you suggest your views on this. How do u rate these materials. Because I have around 2 weeks left to me, I plan to start something. On an average I study 6 hours per day. (taking into account holidays that I wud b taking in next few days)

3. Also, I saw that you are from Noida. I am also staying in Noida. Is it possible in any way that I could borrow Kaplan CDs from you. The CDs were not available in book when I purchased the same.

I know that how much one needs to prepare depends a lot on his or her potential. but because you have more experience than me, I think your suggestions would be very helpful for me.
I would welcome opinions from other guys too.

Thanks a lot for going thru my long post.

[pitbull]

Originally Posted by terrific

Hello Keya,
Congrats on doing terrific in the exam and starting such a motivating thread. I am giving GMAT on Sep 5th . I would request you to give ur expert opinions and help in this endeavor.
Preparation till now:
Till now, I have done Princeton, Kaplan and OG once. I know that I need to revise it again properly
Quant Level:
I think if I give the Quant exam carefully, I should be able to get good marks
Verbal level:
Verbal is the problem area for me. Most of the times I am not sure whether the answer is going to be right or wrong. As a result, accuracy level is not good.
I gave GMAT Prep test 1 after going through Princeton and Kaplan. My score was
730 (Quant 50, Verb 3 So verbal is a big problem for me. I would say that even 38 seems to be difficult for me right now. Speed too seems to be a problem in RC and CR.
1. Please suggest something which can improve my Verbal.

2. Also, I have seen many posts where people say that you need to do a) 1000 SC, CR, RC questions b) Manhattan SC c) VJJ and MJJs before appearing for the exam. Could you suggest your views on this. How do u rate these materials. Because I have around 2 weeks left to me, I plan to start something. On an average I study 6 hours per day. (taking into account holidays that I wud b taking in next few days)

3. Also, I saw that you are from Noida. I am also staying in Noida. Is it possible in any way that I could borrow Kaplan CDs from you. The CDs were not available in book when I purchased the same.

I know that how much one needs to prepare depends a lot on his or her potential. but because you have more experience than me, I think your suggestions would be very helpful for me.
I would welcome opinions from other guys too.

Thanks a lot for going thru my long post.

Hey “Terrific”,

Remember that one will always have more material than is required. There is no compulsion that you need to go through 1000Qs or ManhGMAT-SC or M/VJJs. Since you have just 2 weeks to go try to take mock tests of 2 per week [not more]. In your free time solve 1000Qs, say 40Q/hr under timed condition and later review the answers- don’t try to complete all 1000. Remember there is something called burnout factor…so try to stay away from it.

Instead of taking Kaplan- try buying ManhGMAT online tests, 3nos cost $25[can be bought with a credit card]…or they come free with buying ManhSC book. ManhGMAT tests are of high quality and are very close to the toughness of real GMAT. Though their explanations may be slight off the GMAT. I would rate ManhGMAT to be better than even GMATprep or powerprep. ManhSCbook may be difficult to get in India- so try to get id/pwd from one of your friends and take the test. But you cant download the tests- you gotto be online the entire 4hr stretch.


JJs: these are technically illegal as they are real GMAT questions that hit the forums- use your discretion in whether to use this. They can be obtained by taking a vip-membership on scoretop.com


Relax in the final 2-3 days, sleep a lot…and go for it on THE DAY.

I am taking GMAT tomorrow in Chicago..!