I'm going to do it. I am going to take the GMAT and beat it. For the past week I have been on the fence with regards to which test to take...GRE or GMAT? I know I can score better in the GRE and both programs that I am applying to accept it, but what business do I have in going for an MBA if I am too chicken to face the GMAT? None, exactly!
If I want an MBA, and I do, I'm just going to take the bull (read GMAT) by its horns (you know, cause it's evil) and do it. I have the time to prepare, now I just need the resources. I've begun by registering with Beat the GMAT, I've read through a couple of their forums, followed a few members, looked over their self study plans and read lots and lots of blogs.
I guess the next step is deciding which books I'm going to invest in. I've got my eyes on:
- The Oficial Guide for GMAT review 13th edition-every source I've found claims this is a must have so I figure I might as well go for the latest one.
- Manhattan GMAT Verbal Set
- GMAT Prep Software- It's free so why not.
I have also downloaded some material. I found an e-book called the GMAT math bible that I was able to download. Eric's Beat the GMAT also has a great link for amazing flash cards. If you haven't gone by his blog I urge you to do so. Thanks Eric!
I am giving myself 3 months to prepare and the goal is to break the 700 mark. Anything below a 700 will be unacceptable. In the next few days I will develop my study plan and I'll use this blog to track my progress, vent, ask for help, etc. There are only 2 programs that I am interested in and it would be nice to get an admit from both of them.
GMAT, here I come.
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