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100 Hours:A GMAT Study Plan
January 23, 2011
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100*
(+ 20%)
*Source: GMAC
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1. How Long (the 100-120 hours)
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1. How long (the 100-120 hours)
Average score at
your target program
+ 10 points
+ 20 points
+ 30 points
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- 20 points
- 30 pointsDefinite
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Competitiveness Framework
GMAT 42%GMAT 42% GPA 40%GPA 40%
Work exp. 15%Work exp. 15%
Advantage
Average
Disadvantage
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Framework for Top 10 Schools
GMAT 42%GMAT 42% GPA 40%GPA 40%
Work exp. 15%Work exp. 15%
Average = 715
Avgerage =
~ 5 years
Average = 3.56
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Framework for Top 20 Schools
GMAT 42%GMAT 42% GPA 40%GPA 40%
Work exp. 15%Work exp. 15%
Average = 700
Avgerage =
~ 5 years
Average = 3.46
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1. How long (refining 120 hours)
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2. What You’ll Need to Review and Practice
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Types of GMAT Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Grammar
Statistics
Formulas
FundamentalsFundamentals
Data Sufficiencymethods
Critical Reasoning
Testing numberproperties
Reading criticallySentenceCorrection
Problem solving
Working with
averages and rates
Applied Geometry
Applied Algebra
Applied Arithmetic
Procedural TechniquesProcedural TechniquesCritical thinking
Patternrecognition
Paraphrasing
Attention to the
right detail
CoreCompetencies
CoreCompetencies
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Types of GMAT Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Grammar
Data Sufficiencymethods
Critical Reasoning
Testing numberproperties
Reading criticallySentenceCorrection
Problem solving
Working with
averages and rates
Applied Geometry
Applied Algebra
Applied Arithmetic
Critical thinking
Patternrecognition
Paraphrasing
Attention to the
right detailFundamentalsFundamentals
Procedural TechniquesProcedural Techniques
CoreCompetencies
CoreCompetencies
CAT scoring
Time management
Note-taking
Guessing
Endurance
Test-specific knowledge
& training
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Train A left Centerville Station, heading towardDale City Station, at 3:00 P.M. Train B left Dale
City Station, heading toward Centerville Station,at 3:20 P.M. on the same day. The trains rodeon straight tracks that were parallel to eachother. If Train A traveled at a constant speed of
30 miles per hour, Train B traveled at aconstant speed of 10 miles per hour, and thedistance between Centerville Station and DaleCity Station is 90 miles, when did the trains
pass each other?
o 4:45 P.M.o 5:00 P.M.o 5:20 P.M.o 5:35 P.M.o 6:00 P.M.
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Overview of a GMAT Study Plan
Reading comprehension // passage types // creating a passage map // topic, scope andpurpose // Sentence Correction question type // S.C. method // the 6 most common errortypes // verbs // pronouns // modification // parallel structure // comparisons // usage and
style // review // full-length practice test #3 and extensive review // additional study ofhigh-yield areas
Week 5: ReadingComp and
SentenceCorrection
Fractions, exponents, radicals, absolute value, and inequalities // Number Properties in
Data Sufficiency // integers, odd/even numbers, positive/negative numbers, factors andmulitples questions, remainders and primes, sequences // review // optional: full-lengthpractice test and extensive review // additional study of high-yield areas
Week 4: Arithmetic
and NumberProperties
Refresher of Fundamentals0-3 Weeks:Refresher
Verbal section timing // Critical Reasoning question type // conclusion, evidence, andassumptions // Assumption questions // Strengthen and Weaken questions // Flawquestions // Explain questions // Inference questions // Bolded Statement questions //Analytical Writing Assessment promptis and scoring // Argument essay method andpractice // review // full-length practice test #2 and extensive review // additional study ofhigh-yield areas
Week 3: CriticalReasoning andArgument Essays
Review of picking numbers // Focus on problem solving questions // Backsolving // datasufficiency question type // D.S. answer choices elimination // Yes/No questions vs.Value questions // Algebraic Translation // Isolating a variable // Quadratic equations //Systems of equations // Special cases of systems of equations // Symbolism questions //review // additional study of high-yield areas
Week 2: QuantStrategies andAlgebra
Familiarize self with test questions, format // 1st practice test or Diagnostic exam //overview of core competencies // strategic reading // picking numbers // determination ofhigh-yield areas for additional study // schedule Test Day
Week 1:Introduction
Part 1 of 2Part 1 of 2
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Overview of a GMAT Study Plan
Review of Reading Comp method // Review of Sentence Correction // Furtherpractice with the six classic error types // Relative pronouns // subjective mood //clauses and connectors // review // full-length practice test #6 and extensive review
Week 9: ReadingComp andSentenceCorrection
Rest and review // review of strengths // study of past full-length practice testsWeek 10: Review
Proportions questions // Use of fractions in proportions // ratios // percents ofspecified values // mixtures // statistics questions // median mode range andstandard deviation // sequences of integers // combinations and permutations //probability // review // full-length practice test #5 and extensive review // additionalstudy of high-yield areas
Week 8:
Proportions andStatistics
Review of critical reasoning methods // special cases in critical reasoning //causality questions // representativeness // plans proposal & prediction questions //Review of the Analytical Writing Assessment // Issue essay method // review //optiona: full-length practice test and extensive review // additional study of high-
yield areas
Week 7: Critical
Reasoning andIssue Essays
Averages // Rates and speed // converting rates // multi-part journeys // combinedrates and combined work // interest rates // overlapping sets // method for geometryquestions // angles // triangles // polygons // circles // multiple figures // solids //coordinate geometry // review // conduct mid-point evaluation based on practice
tests // full-length practice test #4 and extensive review // additional study of high-yield areas
Week 6: MathFormulas and
Geometry
Part 2 of 2Part 2 of 2
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3. What resources to use
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The Universe of GMAT Resources
• Books
• Practice tests
• Courses
• Teachers
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The Key GMAT Books
The Official Guide Kaplan GMAT Premier
Kaplan GMATAdvanced
Official GuidesQuant and
Verbal
1 2
3
4
5
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Options
• Self study
– Books + Tests only
– On Demand Course
• Instructor-led course
– On Site – Live Online
• Tutoring
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