GMAT PREPARATION WHEN AND HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE GMAT?
The GMAT (Focus Edition) is a management-focused standardized test that is widely recognized as an admissions criterion for MBA programs. This computer-adaptive assessment can be attempted five times a year. While it may be tempting to schedule the examination as per one’s professional and personal commitments, it is pertinent to remember that B-Schools require much more from applicants than just a suitable GMAT score.
As such admissions criteria to B-Schools include completing an online application, providing reference letters from current and previous employers, essays and other documents in addition to the GMAT score. Most students will apply to as many as four or five B-Schools, which might have overlapping deadlines. Since the purpose of attempting the GMAT is to get admission into a B-School, we must remember that the actual application will require just as much, if not more, effort than the GMAT.
With that in mind, remember to:
Start early – study time can take several months, and you will struggle when juggling all other aspects, such as personal and professional commitments along with your applications and GMAT preparation.
Prep well – give your best attempt the first time to avoid having to reschedule the exam.
Focus on the purpose of the GMAT – avoid common pitfalls such as excessive focus on grammar and ignoring other sections. .
Have a plan – keep an eye out for college deadlines and plan your testing accordingly.
Schedule your time – ensure that you have enough time to work on your college applications and don’t rush them at the last minute.
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How to Prepare for The GMAT?
While the “when” is simple, the “how” is not. Given today’s technological advancements, study methods are different from what they used to be even a mere 10 years ago. While this may seemingly simplify many aspects of our lives, it also tends to complicate them. For instance, many students are overwhelmed with the amount of GMAT preparatory material online. One of the first mistakes students make is focusing on quantity rather than quality. So most will use various (and often conflicting) sources.
This is a misconception, as the GMAT tests your analytical reasoning and Math skills. Students fare better when they have a strong foundation and follow time-saving strategies. Hence, spending months completing practice test after practice test from several sources is a common pitfall. A smarter way to prepare for the GMAT is to religiously follow the syllabus set by GMAC and refer to books and examination material provided by the test-maker. Thereafter, if you have time, you can try additional sources.
However, remind yourself that questions from retired tests are never repeated and that your chances of getting higher scores are not dependent on how many times you practice the exam.
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Here are some general tips from Jamboree to ace the GMAT:
Don't write in books – for those of us who are still old school, a pen and paper-based study method works well. However, the GMAT is computer-based, and thus, writing or highlighting important parts in books will cultivate unproductive habits. Following this study method will also render your books useless when you enter revision mode.
Use official GMAC books – While it may be tempting to refer to many sources, the official GMAC material is designed to meet study requirements for all students – be it beginner, intermediate or advanced level.
Quality over quantity – The quality of preparation matters tremendously during the GMAT. Set your foundations straight, understand and practice time-saving techniques, and follow strategies to score higher in the Quantitative and Verbal sections of the exam.
Took coaching for GMAT at the Adyar branch over the course of a month during weekdays. The staff is supportive and help you brush up on all the concepts necessary to prepare for GMAT. The material provided is also comprehensive and helpful, and in addition to it, students are also provided with mock tests to put their learning to the test, helping to prepare them in a better way to take the GMAT. All in all, for anyone who is just starting out their GMAT preparation and needs good mentoring as well as relevant study material, Jamboree is a good bet.
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Jamboree Jaipur is good place for GRE. The atmosphere was good. All teachers are supportive and friendly. Study materials provided is more than sufficient.There are also 1 on 1 doubt classes and webinar so you can clear you doubts easily. I am happy with my decision to join jamboree.
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I have been in alliance with Jamboree, Faridabad for two long years now; so you can surely trust me on this- Jamboree is one of the finest institutions in the city of Faridabad. I took the following courses- SAT and TOEFL.
• ABOUT THE CLASSROOM TEACHING:
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• ABOUT THE ONLINE TEACHING:
Due to this horrendous globally spread pandemic situation, the teaching had to be shifted online. But to many’s surprise, Jamboree didn’t let down their teaching standards. To say the least, the institute has raised their bars.
My TOEFL classes were conducted online and the homework was to be mailed to their expert faculty; corrections and doubt clearing were not at all hindered and the teachers were able to give one-on-one attention, which was amazingly satisfying.
• ABOUT THE PRACTICE TESTS:
Before this pandemic, the practice tests were conducted in a separate testing room in the center with a proper undertaking exam environment following all the requirements of the protocols.
During this pandemic, the testing was shifted to ZOOM calls, where the students were to kept their video cams on, Jamboree invigilated everything- from the timer to the scoring of the paper within 24 hours. The following day was calendered for an errors-correction session. Personally, the experience was very study-inducing!
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