If anyone for Mumbai...appearing for GMAT in Feb/March/April 2009...
pls do PM me....

we can share material...n come up with a planned strategy

Hi friends,

I am from mumbai....
want to give GMAT near march end or april...
Just going to start prep...But same prob...where to start from?
Should i join some coaching?
I have enquired some institutes like IMS,TIME,Princeton and EDwise
Can you please give me some feedback regarding this?

:snipersm::new_scatter:

Hi All,
I have just brought Kaplan.. And at the same time thought would like to have a group study / discussions of sorts to know more about the exam. Please do keep me in the loop as well... Thanks and cheers

If anyone for Mumbai...appearing for GMAT in Feb/March/April 2009...
pls do PM me....

we can share material...n come up with a planned strategy

Hi Guys,

i m fron B'lore.. im planning 2 appear in march 09. Anybody from B'lore, please PM me. we can form a group here .. it will accelerate the pace ..

puys...
two groups going on...
this and this, someone mind merging them?
am in for april first week or march last week.
would have gone for march starting but blame it on Holi!

Hey puys

planning to take up GMAT coming march end or start of April.
Will take the first test prep this weekend to gauge where I stand without any preparation (before i hot the panic button).

pyrrho Says

hi where in mumbai can i get the cheapest copy of OG11? I have some dwnloaded stuff,but i would like to have a hardcopy...i hear there's some xerox centre called laxmi xerox that couriersyou the xerox copy,,,any idea where its situated?

u can head to fountain circle in churchgate...u will get very competetive rates thr....n can also bargain...

also...are u aware of avenues whr test CDs (kaplan mgmat) can be procured ?

Me too... Appointment on 9th march. Currently devoted to SC. Will move to Quant after that

hi where in mumbai can i get the cheapest copy of OG11? I have some dwnloaded stuff,but i would like to have a hardcopy...i hear there's some xerox centre called laxmi xerox that couriersyou the xerox copy,,,but where is laxmi xerox centre?

hi where in mumbai can i get the cheapest copy of OG11? I have some dwnloaded stuff,but i would like to have a hardcopy...i hear there's some xerox centre called laxmi xerox that couriersyou the xerox copy,,,any idea where its situated?

hey,

I have started with OG, but I guess that book alone isn't sufficient. I have heard some of my colleagues refering to study materials from Institutes like Acheiver's POint or something, not sure about the quality of such materials, got any inputs?
Let's do one thing, we'll touch base on Saturday evenings, with whatever inputs we have over the week.
What say?

HI All,Let me start with few things i observed during my first GMAT prep.1) OG 10th and 11th edition - These books will familiarise you with the type of questions asked in the exam. Of course, as many say, if one is able to understand why rather than what questions went wrong during timed tests in the OG, it is going to fetch a lot the the whole prep.2) Learning from mistakes is the key for GMATPrep. Thus, practicing a lot will bring us into a shining zone both in verbal as well as quant abilities.3) Kaplan 800 will bring a better picture on questions which may not be felt easy at GMAT. So a blended preparation strategy with Kaplan and OG is what most of the successful GMATians suggest. Kaplan helps us to step up one more level during preparation.4) Arco,Nova,Barron's are considered to be the tertiary set of material referred to before the exam(by most of the GMATians.Of course, each one has a different approach towards GMAT). These would be suggestible if time permits or if practice demands.5) Most of the Indians(about 60-70% of the posts i observe from) feel Verbal to be the monster ahead of them. There should be a concrete and systematic approach in attacking the verbal section as it arrives into the picture after a strenuous and tiresome two and half hours of effort. This should be convincingly closed to facilitate a fitting end. As per my observation, these could help in a preparation for the three sections in verbal.RC - To read faster and comprehend better, try to figure out articles which seem to be really uninteresting and dull. Nothing should be able to fascinate or instigate your mind to have a pre-emptive conclusion/logic about the article. Try to figure out few things out of it. The author's tone, what are the underlying assumptions, what are the key phrases and liners in the article that makes the passage meaningful, infact one sided and last but not least a title for the entire article which clearly portrays the flow of the passage.CR- Be narrow minded. Dont allow your mind to use its intelligence to make some presumptions about the topic. Practice 4 main scenarios - supporting argument, contradicting argument, assumption behind the argument, conclusion or a filling end to the argument.SC- Be clear about the basic ground rules. Never one can straightaway mark all the questions correct after reading/revising the rules. Practice improves applicability of rules.6) And about the hours of preparation, it purely depends on the candidate. If someone is really good at Inequalities/Permutations and combinations/Probability/Sets in Quant and any of the two sections in Verbal, they surely will carry an edge. I feel a dedicated effort of 25-30 hours a week for 2-3 months will be able to add value to the preparation.7) The sticky posts in this forum seem to be having a variation of questions asked at GMAT. Probably these might help in resolving some fillers in concepts. For time management and motivation, previous experiences are always there.So let us start with unity and better participate actively in discussions about the strategy. But it is time to start rather than to discuss and wait at the shore for the ship.If any one is interested in my experiences/thoughts about GMAT/MBA, you may visit my blog. And if you feel like adding to or suggesting on or contradicting with my views, your comments are most welcome.

Hi........

Me planning to give GMAT this march '09' end ........I have joined coaching center at 4GMAT at chennai(classes yet to start)........ joined this cos i thought this provides me some impetus for my preparation. Seniors please suggest me how to go with the preparation??? As I have prepared for CAT08 my quant is OK but my verbal is pathetic. I am ready to give 2.5 hrs only for my prepar'n per day.
Need some basic suggestions how to build momentum..........
1) can i get all the books like OG, princeton, Kaplan and all from book shops or do i need to buy from internet??
2) How many hours of study per day is required for the 3 month study??
3) Do i need to book the exam date right now or before 1 month is OK??
4) Where can i get all the practice test prep'n CDs??
5)Need to improve my verbal ..........so want to start off with sentence correction......so how should i start?? I mean do i need to learn all basic grammar before starting off with SC qns??
6) Daily shall i read editorial newspapers and analyse them? OR start working on the passages from the day1 0f my prepar'n??
7) Regardg quant i can take care off.........

GUys please reply to my questions.........will b very kind of u......

Thanks
Apache.

Hi apache,

I am also planning to take the exam somewhere around march-april and me too weak in verbal..RC and CR are the sections seem to be a real threat.

As a suggestion,start with OG 11th edn. and you will get it easily at any good book shop,even you can buy online aswell.start with it initially...successful test takers say this is bible for the exam.Also download 2 free full test from mba.com.give yourself 15-20 days to build confidence to be able to answer verbal ques.

Also,reading habit is always good..but for that matter you must not stress on news paper reading..I think OG RC's are quite well articulate to meet the required challenge.

stay tuned ,as I am also in the same boat

I am in guys...for march'09 GMAT....m from Mumbai.

I am new to this forum but have been goin thru TM and beatthegmat forums quite regularly..

I guess its high time we take out prep full on wid all the weekly plan in place..

to start with:
need ur opinions abt full length tests available and where to get them from ??


@pyrroh ..... U have a PM...

First of all,I would like you to wish all the best for the exam....teleboy,1st you register in mba.com and get the gmat prep s/w..you will get two full length test and as per with actual gmat....if you want to spend then also go for the 6 MGMAT test.
Currently I am just focussing on Og11 .my weak area has been the verbal and still just cant get hold of it:frown:...SC is quite OK but real threat in RC n CR...aiming for 7**...

how you guys are doing and whts ur target score..

I am in guys...for march'09 GMAT....m from Mumbai.

I am new to this forum but have been goin thru TM and beatthegmat forums quite regularly..

I guess its high time we take out prep full on wid all the weekly plan in place..

to start with:
need ur opinions abt full length tests available and where to get them from ??



@pyrroh ..... U have a PM...

sssss...........m also attempting GMAT on beginning of the March. Now am in Dubai in a construction company before that worked with L&T; for 2 yrs.
Aiming GREAT LAKE. CHENNAI. next year. So guys lets discuss about our plan n programme. And do anybody know the least GMAT score accepted by GREAT LAKE in last year ? Kindly reply.

hello all,

here is your Adpagla (half mad:snipersm:):new_scatter:

getting bored with my job, so i decided to give this gmat a try.I have given myself a 3month time and have started my preparation just last week only.Hoping for your cooperation and much needed motivation to keep my fuel burning.anyone aiming the exam around mid Feb,please reply me PM,so that we can keep our pace on track together.Lets cruise together..

sssss...........m also attempting GMAT on beginning of the March. Now am in Dubai in a construction company before that worked with L&T; for 2 yrs.
Aiming GREAT LAKE. CHENNAI. next year. So guys lets discuss about our plan n programme.

Yes i am in too...
started preps..1st crack gmat score 625

alright man i am in,,,havent taken the dates yet,, but my first gprep score has turned out to be a dismal 590...the worst part is i have already left my job,,so yea,,,no turning back for moi

hello all,

here is your Adpagla (half mad:snipersm:):new_scatter:

getting bored with my job, so i decided to give this gmat a try.I have given myself a 3month time and have started my preparation just last week only.Hoping for your cooperation and much needed motivation to keep my fuel burning.anyone aiming the exam around mid Feb,please reply me PM,so that we can keep our pace on track together.Lets cruise together..

Hey Puys,

Is any Puy planning to take Gmat in March/April -09 ? Lets get together and forum an study/discussion group.

- redolive

Hi

Yes lets start together as when two minds work for the same purpose the difference can be seen.

Hey Puys,

Is any Puy planning to take Gmat in March/April -09 ? Lets get together and forum an study/discussion group.

- redolive

Yes ............lets get together

hey all,

this is anuj from delhi. I will be taking the exam in april as well

I think its a perfect idea given by banerjd about we streamlining our discussions.. and deciding on a good time.. where all of us can help each other out on the various strategies required to crack the exam.

To begin with, someone could answer the questions listed out by apache below.. i am sure.. we all will have similar questions..

Look forward to your replies.. and all the best to all of you..

regards
Anuj

Dear KS Apache,

Which institute have you joined in? Can you please provide me the address?

I am planning to take the GMAT by APRIL 2009. I know nothing about it till this point of time. But somehow I wanted to get an MBA from a premier B School because I frustrate lot when people say me that I am just a Diploma holder even though I have a distance BCA degree with me.

Your guidance is very much required

Regards

Balaji

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Hi guys,

I am Ajay , working i chennai for the last 2.5 yrs. I am planning to write GMAT next year, probably May/June.
I am just starting to get all the information and prerequisites for writing and preparing for the exam.

Guys, somwbody please suggest on how to start the preparation....

Eagerly awaiting some advice

AJ

Hi this is suthej...Me too plannin 2 give GMAT in April 2009 .....eager 2 get connected with people having same aspirations n goals as that makes studyin more interesting n fruitfull.

Hi Guys,

This is Ashwini here from Bangalore.

Nice to have such a group under this forum.

I will be appearing for GMAT test on 17th March-09 in bangalore.

I am going through books like OG-11th edition,Princeton review etc.

Any body guidence is welcome for preparation strategy.

Thanks,

Ashwini

Dear KS Apache,

Which institute have you joined in? Can you please provide me the address?

I am planning to take the GMAT by APRIL 2009. I know nothing about it till this point of time. But somehow I wanted to get an MBA from a premier B School because I frustrate lot when people say me that I am just a Diploma holder even though I have a distance BCA degree with me.

Your guidance is very much required

Regards

Balaji

Hi........

Me planning to give GMAT this march '09' end ........I have joined coaching center at 4GMAT at chennai(classes yet to start)........ joined this cos i thought this provides me some impetus for my preparation. Seniors please suggest me how to go with the preparation??? As I have prepared for CAT08 my quant is OK but my verbal is pathetic. I am ready to give 2.5 hrs only for my prepar'n per day.
Need some basic suggestions how to build momentum..........
1) can i get all the books like OG, princeton, Kaplan and all from book shops or do i need to buy from internet??
2) How many hours of study per day is required for the 3 month study??
3) Do i need to book the exam date right now or before 1 month is OK??
4) Where can i get all the practice test prep'n CDs??
5)Need to improve my verbal ..........so want to start off with sentence correction......so how should i start?? I mean do i need to learn all basic grammar before starting off with SC qns??
6) Daily shall i read editorial newspapers and analyse them? OR start working on the passages from the day1 0f my prepar'n??
7) Regardg quant i can take care off.........

GUys please reply to my questions.........will b very kind of u......

Thanks
Apache.

Hi, me too planning to give gmat in coming months. Not sure about march/april, have not scheduled, but if I could start now, I will apply.

Yes, I too am planning to retake in April'2009. And I want to actively participate in the forum. please include me in all discussions.

@ mudra, banerjd - sure man. lets do plan out somethngs ..schedule etc

what all material are you refering. M starting with Sc frm manhattan and maths from arun sharma.

lets coordinate.

Hey all,

M planning to take GMAT in april too. Why don't we chalk out a time when we all can be online and discuss issues which might help us?


thnx,

banerjd

ya..i am planning to retake it in April