@shanx v :
Yes, You can get access to the 6 practice tests on purchase of any MGMAT guide. You can download GMAT Prep from mba.com for free. If you need additional practice tests, you can search on kaptest.com (Kaplan). I never used Kaplan though, the tests are scheduled late nights (aligned to US timings)

@shanx v : Whether or not OG is sufficient depends on your target score. if you're looking to score 700+, I'm afraid, OG might not be sufficient as the actual GMAT questions are marginally more competitive.

I used the following resources, apart from OG 12
Verbal -
Aristotle SC grail and MGMAT SC guide
PowerScore CR bible
Official guide, Verbal, 2nd Ed.

Quant -
MGMAT's Advanced Quant

I used all the 6 practice tests of MGMAT and 2 of GMAT Prep.

Thanks for the reply man.do u get those practice tests on purchase of any MGMAT book?? pls let me knw some sources to get practise tests...

HI folks,
Can anybody provide me with reviews on RC Practice sets 1 & 2.Are they worth buying??and from where to buy a hardcopy for them??

Aristotle provides only e-books. No hard copies:nono:. Going by the website, it says there are no overlap of the prior (RC99) and the present two books. RC99 is a really good book, but havent seen reviews on the new practice books.

P.S: If you're planning to buy, the books are priced at $10 instead of $14, with the coupon code OFF30

@shanx v : Whether or not OG is sufficient depends on your target score. if you're looking to score 700+, I'm afraid, OG might not be sufficient as the actual GMAT questions are marginally more competitive.

I used the following resources, apart from OG 12
Verbal -
Aristotle SC grail and MGMAT SC guide
PowerScore CR bible
Official guide, Verbal, 2nd Ed.

Quant -
MGMAT's Advanced Quant

I used all the 6 practice tests of MGMAT and 2 of GMAT Prep.

hi guys,
This is shankar. i'm a software engineer with 2 years of experience.planning to give GMAT around june this year. currently using official guide. i feel like the questions in official guide to be smwat easy... please clarify if the actual GMAT questions will be of the same difficulty level. and please do suggest some other good materials for preparation?? i wud like to know the application process for ISB and the requisites for profile to be considered. hope someone cud throw light on the same... Thanks for ur time.:)

Hi Kinjal,

I will really appreciate if you can send me the Aristotle SC grail and RC99. I have PMed you my mail id. Thanks in advance.

rashee

Hi all

I need the following pdfs. If someone has them, please send me, i will PM u my email id.

1000 SC, CR and RC, with solutions
Kaplan pdfs.

thanks in advance

Hi,
I have some of the pdf books with me. I will share them soon. Meanwhile can I get Kaplan Study Guide for Verbal.


Anybody in Bangalore can join me for group study BTW.

Sure.Its pleasure to join yoh.

Hello everyone..
Can anyone please forward me SC Grail and RC99.. Would be very thankful..
Wil pm my e-add to that kind soul..

HI folks,
Can anybody provide me with reviews on RC Practice sets 1 & 2.Are they worth buying??and from where to buy a hardcopy for them??

Hello,

I am in Bangalore and I am planning to give GMAT this year by Aug-Sep. But I have not started the prep yet. I'd seriously like to go for group study.

Can you please share your contact details, as I am new to pagalguy and I am not sure if we can post our e- mail id's here.

Thanks a lot.
Ankit

Can you please share those books with me :).

Actually I am planning to start prep in a week, I have all 3 OGs and
I want to buy and start prep with all Manhattan gmat books
I have heared they are good.. let me know how r u finding manhattan SC guide.... i will finish these books frst then will start with OGs... (My dream)

I am actually running out of time, as my office schedule is very tough and I have to find time for studies as well.... and till may I have to clear it ... for R1 apps.... Therez no plan B..

We can study together.. :drinking:

I am new to the forum and know very little about the most preferred study material.
Please suggest and share any content.

Hi,
I have some of the pdf books with me. I will share them soon. Meanwhile can I get Kaplan Study Guide for Verbal.


Anybody in Bangalore can join me for group study BTW.

Hello,

I am in Bangalore and I am planning to give GMAT this year by Aug-Sep. But I have not started the prep yet. I'd seriously like to go for group study.

Can you please share your contact details, as I am new to pagalguy and I am not sure if we can post our e- mail id's here.

Thanks a lot.
Ankit

Hi all

I am an ISB aspirant for 2013 batch...and planning to write GMAT...can someone please provide me with the list of books/material which i need to purchase for the preparation or which i can get online...though i know that there has been a lot of discussion already done on this..bt a consolidated list would help...
Also i want to know what are the factors that will favour an application...

My profile is 10th-state board- 84%, 12th-87%, grad-(engineer) 8.1 CGPA...
some extracurricular activities, participation and awards in technical events, paper published in IEEE, work-ex-2.5 years in Oil and Gas...

Now my question is that i want to switch to finance and would want to opt for finance in ISB (in case i get a call).......bt my workex is in operations...what all things do i need to have in my profile, so that ISB will consider my application for finance...will CFA help, or any other courses or certifications which i could take up....

Also what are the other achievements which ISB looks for in one's profile


thanks in advance

Hi Mustang...

I was planning to buy cos its written in all post that with this book they give some code and you can give 5 free test by giving that code on manhatten website

Hmmm.. thats a good enough reason I guess..
THis is what the book looks like on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982423861?ie=UTF8&tag;=beatthegmat-20&linkCode;=as2&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&creativeASIN;=0982423861

Compare and check..
Here is the review on beat the GMAT site..
Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide, 4th Edition: Book Review

My 0.02$ .. must have for GMAT sentence correction questions.
Hope that helps.

Check out the manhattan site.. you will get the correct name..

other idea is.. go to torrent engine.. download the manhattan gmat PDF,take a printout,spiral bind and read it.. WIll save money n time

Hi Mustang...

I was planning to buy cos its written in all post that with this book they give some code and you can give 5 free test by giving that code on manhatten website

Hello Bro,

I can find different prices for same book (I guess). will it be giving pass code for
writing exam??
pls help urgently.......

539/- Sentence Correction GMAT Strategy Guide, Manhattan Gmat Prep Books, Buy Books Online- Infibeam.com

967/- Junglee.com: Sentence Correction Gmat Strategy Guide:Previously - Sentence Correction Gmat Preparation Guide

1055/- Flipkart.com: Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide 0982423861: Book: Manhattan GMAT (978098242386

all have same ISBN code :|

Check out the manhattan site.. you will get the correct name..

other idea is.. go to torrent engine.. download the manhattan gmat PDF,take a printout,spiral bind and read it.. WIll save money n time

Hey sausi007,
If I purchase the MGMAT Sc guide from flipkart, will it be delivered online or will it be shipped to my current address..If delivered online, can I read it from the kindle for PC that I downloaded from amazon.com?

Hello Bro,

I can find different prices for same book (I guess). will it be giving pass code for
writing exam??
pls help urgently.......

539/- Sentence Correction GMAT Strategy Guide, Manhattan Gmat Prep Books, Buy Books Online- Infibeam.com

967/- Junglee.com: Sentence Correction Gmat Strategy Guide:Previously - Sentence Correction Gmat Preparation Guide

1055/- Flipkart.com: Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide 0982423861: Book: Manhattan GMAT (978098242386

all have same ISBN code

Hey

I am from Pharma, Gurgaon...having 4.5 yrs of exp as process engineer...Planning to give GMAT by April / May end...Hoping to atleast score 720

Cheers
Saurabh

Can somebody please provide me aristotle rc99?

askmr Says

I am planning to take GMAT exam this year.. Can anyone let me about book and online sources?

You can start of by downloading the gmat prep test on mab.com. The official guides OG12, Quant guide 2nd version and Verbal Guide 2nd version should help you in the preparation. There a lot of online sources and you could try Manhattan GMAT and other sites. You could check in the PG GMAT thread for more details.

askmr Says

Can anyone let me know what is R1 & R2? I am new to this forum.

@askmr & amit7808

Most B-schools have about 2-3 deadlines for application submission.

Incase of ISB there are 2 deadlines viz. R1 (round1 ~from June to 15th Sept) and R2 (round2 ~ from R1 deadline to 30th Nov). Based on the deadlines that you submit within, the interview dates will be decided if you are invited and also the final date of decision intimation.

In case of ISB, for those who submitted in R1 this year were interviewed till ~10th Nov and the final decision i.e. Reject, Admit, Waitlist was intimated to the applicants on 15th Nov. As for R2 applicants, the interviews are still in progress and will carry on till ~8th Feb and the decision will be intimated on 15th Feb.

You can get more details on the B-school sites under application deadlines. Hope this helps.

I am planning to take GMAT exam this year.. Can anyone let me about book and online sources?

Hi Puys,
am new to this thread..could you pls explain me wts R1 and R2?
intake month etc...

Can anyone let me know what is R1 & R2? I am new to this forum.

btkarthik Says

Hi I am from Bangalore and looking for some guidance for GMAT prep. Are u done with writing the GMAT.?

Hi,
I also need sm guidance...Bangalore only!!

Hi,
I have some of the pdf books with me. I will share them soon. Meanwhile can I get Kaplan Study Guide for Verbal.


Anybody in Bangalore can join me for group study BTW.

Hi I am from Bangalore and looking for some guidance for GMAT prep. Are u done with writing the GMAT.?

I have an exp of 4 yrs.
IT pool.

Planning to take up GMAT in Jun-Jul.

Started preparation in Jan 2012.

hi guys i just want information regarding gmat, i dont have any work experince my acads are
10-70.33
12-70.44
grad75.36(B.E IN CS)
i just want to ask
1.which college i can get admission
2.how much time does one need for prep for test(i have already prep for cat)

hi all,
i am aiming for isb 2012-2013..i have a little doubt here..i ll have two yrs of work experience by march 2012..m i eligible or is it too early for me to dream so high..:biggrin: ISB is my dream !!!!!!!
and if m eligible for that year,m planning to apply for R2..i need to prepare well for gmat..is there any disadvantage if apply for R2??

any help wud be appreciated..
thank you.

Hi Puys,
am new to this thread..could you pls explain me wts R1 and R2?
intake month etc...

new aspirant inn !!!

Hello All,

I am Rahul, working in IT, having 6 years of experience.
I had done BE in EC and having average academics
Is I am eligible for all the good B-schools(ISB ad IIM's ), if I can get good GMAT score??

Please suggest

Regards

Hey guys I want to know what is difference between CAT and GMAt??(I MEAN STUDY WISE,WHAT ALL WE HAVE TO STUDY IN GMAT? )

hi,

has anyone from Delhi got interview call from ISB for R2...any idea how much in advance they send a call...and is there specific category of people who would be called for interview in feb 2012...there shdnt be a waiting game all the dates shd go in one go..:-(

thanks..

Hi!! There is news going on for those aiming to register for GMAT exam in 2012. GMAT will have an Integrated Reasoning section. The test takes will get separate score for essay and score for Integrated reasoning section.

Hi All,

I submitted for ISB R2 on Nov 30th.

Did anyone who submitted around that date get an interview call from ISB ?

- regards

When are R2 applications interviews expected... the dates given by adcom are from 24 dec to 8 Feb!! Has anyone got call yet..

Malay, please do not look for evaluations on this forum, you should probably look to one of the consultants for that.
What I can tell you as a fellow applicant is, everyone else has the same chance as you do. Your GMAT is almost near to the mid 80% GMAT of ISB(710). So if you write essays that interest the reader and also highloght your true achievements and potential, you stand as fair a chance as anyone else.



Aryan, for you the most important thing will be to explain why you need another year of education since you have already completed an MBA. There would have been cases in the past where people with your profile would have got an admit to ISB. Try reaching out to some ISB alumni with your profile and you could also ask for a formal profile evaluation by ISB.
710 is the mid 80% GMAT of ISB, so if you reach that score you should be good to go. When to appear is totally your decision, my suggestion is to not think about retaking later, but score as much as possible the first time around. Take the GMAT when you feel you are ready !

Hi Sausi007,

Thanks a lot for sharing piece of information. This would be very helpful.
You have mentioned something about "formal profile evaluation by ISB"-this sounds really good. Do you have some idea on how to approach for this?

I am planning to join classroom training at princetonreview in mumbai. Any opinion for this institute?Is there other institute in mumbai?

Also i have seen that GMAT is changing its format in the month of june 2012....

Regards,
Aryan

I scored 680 in GMAT. I have an IT experience of 3+ years. Cleared CFA level 1 and planning to appear for level 2 in June'12. I have also done a certification on Equity research report writing from Mumbai. Planning to do MBA in Finance.
Please tel me what are my chances of getting a call from ISB for 2012-13

Malay, please do not look for evaluations on this forum, you should probably look to one of the consultants for that.
What I can tell you as a fellow applicant is, everyone else has the same chance as you do. Your GMAT is almost near to the mid 80% GMAT of ISB(710). So if you write essays that interest the reader and also highloght your true achievements and potential, you stand as fair a chance as anyone else.

Hi everyone....
i m new on this site and this discussion seems to be interesting.
I have approx. 4 years of work exp in investment research and done MBA in finance(65%) and CFA from ICFAI, B.com (58%),12th (77%),10th (62%).

I want to apply in ISB 2013 for career progression. Would it be possible for anyone to please evaluate my profile for ISB? i have long working hours (12 hours) so will have less probability to give much time for gmat prep..how much should i target for GMAT & by when should i appear?

Please suggest...Thanks

Aryan, for you the most important thing will be to explain why you need another year of education since you have already completed an MBA. There would have been cases in the past where people with your profile would have got an admit to ISB. Try reaching out to some ISB alumni with your profile and you could also ask for a formal profile evaluation by ISB.
710 is the mid 80% GMAT of ISB, so if you reach that score you should be good to go. When to appear is totally your decision, my suggestion is to not think about retaking later, but score as much as possible the first time around. Take the GMAT when you feel you are ready !

Hi everyone....
i m new on this site and this discussion seems to be interesting.
I have approx. 4 years of work exp in investment research and done MBA in finance(65%) and CFA from ICFAI, B.com (58%),12th (77%),10th (62%).

I want to apply in ISB 2013 for career progression. Would it be possible for anyone to please evaluate my profile for ISB? i have long working hours (12 hours) so will have less probability to give much time for gmat prep..how much should i target for GMAT & by when should i appear?

Please suggest...Thanks

I scored 680 in GMAT. I have an IT experience of 3+ years. Cleared CFA level 1 and planning to appear for level 2 in June'12. I have also done a certification on Equity research report writing from Mumbai. Planning to do MBA in Finance.
Please tel me what are my chances of getting a call from ISB for 2012-13

Anyone from Kolkata who has interview scheduled between 16-18 Dec?

Hi all,
I am a captain in the indian army .got a score of 660 in gmat.
Acads:
12th -76%
B.Com(hons)- 57% ( highest % in my batch was 72%)
A lot of extra curricular activities and play many sports.
Applied on 29th Nov R2.
Waiting for interview call.
Is there anybody who submitted application on this date received call for interview from ISB ?

Hi Kinjal,

Thanks for the help.Even i have PMed you for the SC grail and RC99

Thanks
Sandy

can you please send me the SC grail and RC99.. I have PM you my email id.

Hey all,

did anyone start receiving the R2 interview calls. I submitted the application on the last day i.e. 30th. how much time will probably they take to start calling up the people if i may ask?


anuj

Hey Kunal thats cool.. We are from most cursed IT pool, we are gonna have hard time on Interview...

So have you started prepration, have you taken dates..
what books are you using...

Thanks

Hey kunal,why do u say we are from the most cursed IT pool?Why do we have a hard time in interview?

ravisoft8400 Says

How do you know 2000 submissions?

From the application ref no. of the people who applied on the last day:biggrin:

Hi All,

I wanted to know whether the GMAT prep test available free for download on GMAT official site, is same as the ones we get when we register to take the GMAT??

Looking forward for your help on this.

Thanks,
Ashish

Ya the same.

Hi All,

I wanted to know whether the GMAT prep test available free for download on GMAT official site, is same as the ones we get when we register to take the GMAT??

Looking forward for your help on this.

Thanks,
Ashish

How do you know 2000 submissions?

ersneha12345 Says

no not yet... but i was looking forward to.. just created a login.. my score is on low side..do u think my extra currics will do any magic? also i got Value Contribution Award & 1 more award at my workplace , also 5 rating

Did u apply?
I applied for it jus to giv a try. my sort of profile is pretty common.
People work for months on essays i worked for around some 15 days.

2000 submissions in a day..scary...:-(

Hi,

I submitted the app at around 8 pm yesterday. Reference no-132325! 2000 submissions in a day!!!:nono:

Brief about myself:
GMAT 730: V 38, Q 50, AWA 4.5
X-88.2
XII-81.0
B.Tech from College of Engineering, Trivandrum- 61.54
Work ex: 5.4 years
Industry: IT


Cheers 'Puys'! :)

-Bibu

no not yet... but i was looking forward to.. just created a login.. my score is on low side..do u think my extra currics will do any magic? also i got Value Contribution Award & 1 more award at my workplace , also 5 rating

I guess no one is active here since 26th november.

@ersneha12345 did u start filling the application

hi i took gmat & score is 600.. plz let me know is it worth applying for isb.. my profile:

MS in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani (not full time)
13 medals in Athletics in College time
Overall Best tudent Award in college
NSS Team leader (2yrs) during College
Have marketing experience in college
2 papers published in International Journal
34 months experience in IT

please advice soon

10th : 84.33
12th : 94.8
btech : 69(jntu)
2.5 exp at tcs
gmat score: 660 q 50 v 29
took many intitatives at work space
created many software tools for automation of regular tasks
presented papers at nation and international symposiums
appreciations from higher level management from client side
good essays, and got recommendations from project manager and module lead
Please let me know of the chances in getting a call.
and one more question how many people will be called for interview?

Was anyone called for 26/27th Interview?

Ok good, 3 days ahead of me
best of luck Buddy

Puys, please keep this thread for ISB related discussion and pm's can be used for the personal discussions.

ashdepp Says

dec 3rd is my D-Day :P

Ok good, 3 days ahead of me
best of luck Buddy

priyadarsh Says

when is your GMAT?

dec 3rd is my D-Day