NEW DISCLAIMER:- Also, I wrote this post early this year on my blog "www.gauravbhushan.com" but a friend referred me to join steemit.com so, I'm using that blog to gain some steem karma :)
Link:- http://www.gauravbhushan.com/2016/02/gmat-quest.html
Disclaimer:- I'm a Male Indian Professional, having done my Masters in Electrical Engineering with a software development background of 5+ years, living in Bay Area. If you spot any VERBAL errors, please tell me, I don't want to lose that skill!
What's so great about GMAT preparation:-
My reason:-
I've been enjoying being part of the Internet of Things (IoT) industry for a few years (software development role). To be more involved, I want to learn the skills of managing a business, especially a futuristic business that involves connecting an entire home through small electronic devices.
Minor ramblings:-
Jan-March 2015
study for GMAT test (source: Kaplan's book Link:-http://amzn.com/1625231350)
(MISTAKE 1)
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March-end
Scored 610 (Q:46; V: tanked)
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end of April - June 2015
Manhattan prep group class
(MISTAKE 2)
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July 2015
Attended 1st ever business school presentations (VERY USEFUL!)
final GMAC practice test: 690
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early August 2015
2nd attempt Score: 620 (KMN)
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September 2015
One last try:- 3rd attempt Score: 690
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October 2015
brainstorm and go through this book:- http://amzn.com/1937707377
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November 2015
submit TWO round 2 applications
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December 2015
sometimes things won't work out
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January 2016
finished submissions
B-school presentations:- These are an eye-opener. I got to meet a variety of AdCom (Admission Committee) members of premier schools and ambitious prospective students. Doing this definitely helped me focus harder on the goal at hand: taming GMAT!
fuck up of August 2015:- i didn't carry my passport during the 1st test and had no issues. During the 2nd attempt, the center asked for my passport, so I had to go back home and get my passport during the worst commute hours and that definitely took its toll on my nerves.
September 2015:- not giving up, I started preparing for 3rd attempt. I knew I had to skills, just needed to calm my nerves. I took the test and scored 690, which was somewhat disappointing since I knew my level was >720.
out of time:- well after 3rd attempt, I was running short on time to work on my essays. So I started doing that and contended with my 690.
December 2015:- This is how I ended my last month of the year
TIPS:
GMAT Roadmap: If anything, purchase Manhattan Prep GMAT set OR get GMAT Roadmap as it has stories and tips on improving scores.
RESEARCH
mba applications
