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100 Hours: A GMAT Study Plan January 23, 2011 Brought to you by the Georgetown Club of New York

* 100 (+ 20%)

*Source: GMAC

Elements of a GMAT Study Plan 1. How long (refining 120 hrs) 2. What you’ll need to review and practice 3. What resources to use (incl. books) and timetable

1. How Long (the 100-120 hours)

1. How long (the 100-120 hours) Definite advantage

+ 30 points + 20 points + 10 points Average score at your target program - 10 points - 20 points

Definite disadvantage

- 30 points

Competitiveness Framework GMAT 42%

GPA 40%

Advantage Average Disadvantage

Advantage Average Disadvantage

Advantage Average Disadvantage

Work exp. 15%

Framework for Top 10 Schools GMAT 42%

GPA 40%

Average = 715

Average = 3.56

Avgerage = ~ 5 years

Work exp. 15%

Framework for Top 20 Schools GMAT 42%

GPA 40%

Average = 700

Average = 3.46

Avgerage = ~ 5 years

Work exp. 15%

1. How long (refining 120 hours) Definite advantage

750 740 730 720 710 700

Definite disadvantage

690

Common Reasons to Study Less • “Take and see” • “I’m too busy” • “It can’t be that hard” / “I got 99th percentile on the SAT” • “My deadline is next month and I can’t take this job for another year”

2. What You’ll Need to Review and Practice

Types of GMAT Knowledge/Skills Core Competencies

Evaluation

Procedural Techniques

Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge

Fundamentals

Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Grammar Statistics Formulas

Data Sufficiency methods Critical Reasoning Testing number properties Reading critically Sentence Correction Problem solving Working with averages and rates Applied Geometry Applied Algebra Applied Arithmetic

Critical thinking Pattern recognition Paraphrasing Attention to the right detail

Types of GMAT Knowledge/Skills Core Competencies

Evaluation

Procedural Techniques

Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge

Fundamentals

Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Grammar

Data Sufficiency methods Critical Reasoning Testing number properties Reading critically Sentence Correction Problem solving Working with averages and rates Applied Geometry Applied Algebra Applied Arithmetic

Critical thinking Pattern recognition Paraphrasing Attention to the right detail

Test-specific knowledge & training

CAT scoring Time management Note-taking Guessing Endurance

Train A left Centerville Station, heading toward Dale 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 rode on straight tracks that were parallel to each other. If Train A traveled at a constant speed of 30 miles per hour, Train B traveled at a constant speed of 10 miles per hour, and the distance between Centerville Station and Dale City Station is 90 miles, when did the trains pass each other?

4:45 P.M. o 5:00 P.M. o 5:20 P.M. o 5:35 P.M. o 6:00 P.M. o

mi h C 3 pm

30

mi d A= 30 × t A h mi d B= 10 × t B h 1 t B= tA − 3

d B+ d A = 90

90mi

mi h D 3 : 20 pm 10

1 30(t B + ) + 10t B = 90 3

30t B + 10 + 10t B = 90 40t B = 80 tB = 2 3 : 20 pm + 2h = 5 : 20 pm

4:45 P.M. o 5:00 P.M. o 5:20 P.M. o 5:35 P.M. o 6:00 P.M. o

mi h C 3 pm

30

90mi 3 : 20 pm

10mi

mi 80mi 30 + 10 = 40 = hr t

t=2 3 : 20 pm + 2h = 5 : 20 pm

mi h D 3 : 20 pm 10

Overview of a GMAT Study Plan Part 1 of 2

0-3 Weeks: Refresher

Refresher of Fundamentals

Week 1: Introduction

Familiarize self with test questions, format // 1st practice test or Diagnostic exam // overview of core competencies // strategic reading // picking numbers // determination of high-yield areas for additional study // schedule Test Day

Week 2: Quant Strategies and Algebra

Review of picking numbers // Focus on problem solving questions // Backsolving // data sufficiency 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 3: Critical Reasoning and Argument Essays

Verbal section timing // Critical Reasoning question type // conclusion, evidence, and assumptions // Assumption questions // Strengthen and Weaken questions // Flaw questions // Explain questions // Inference questions // Bolded Statement questions // Analytical Writing Assessment promptis and scoring // Argument essay method and practice // review // full-length practice test #2 and extensive review // additional study of high-yield areas

Week 4: Arithmetic and Number Properties

Fractions, exponents, radicals, absolute value, and inequalities // Number Properties in Data Sufficiency // integers, odd/even numbers, positive/negative numbers, factors and mulitples questions, remainders and primes, sequences // review // optional: full-length practice test and extensive review // additional study of high-yield areas

Week 5: Reading Comp and Sentence Correction

Reading comprehension // passage types // creating a passage map // topic, scope and purpose // Sentence Correction question type // S.C. method // the 6 most common error types // verbs // pronouns // modification // parallel structure // comparisons // usage and style // review // full-length practice test #3 and extensive review // additional study of high-yield areas

Overview of a GMAT Study Plan Part 2 of 2 Week 6: Math Formulas and Geometry

Averages // Rates and speed // converting rates // multi-part journeys // combined rates and combined work // interest rates // overlapping sets // method for geometry questions // 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 highyield areas

Week 7: Critical Reasoning and Issue Essays

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 highyield areas

Week 8: Proportions and Statistics

Proportions questions // Use of fractions in proportions // ratios // percents of specified values // mixtures // statistics questions // median mode range and standard deviation // sequences of integers // combinations and permutations // probability // review // full-length practice test #5 and extensive review // additional study of high-yield areas

Week 9: Reading Comp and Sentence Correction

Review of Reading Comp method // Review of Sentence Correction // Further practice with the six classic error types // Relative pronouns // subjective mood // clauses and connectors // review // full-length practice test #6 and extensive review

Week 10: Review

Rest and review // review of strengths // study of past full-length practice tests

3. What resources to use

The Universe of GMAT Resources • • • •

Books Practice tests Courses Teachers

The Key GMAT Books 1

4

2 3

5 The Official Guide

Kaplan GMAT Premier

Kaplan GMAT Advanced

Official Guides Quant and Verbal

Practice Tests Kaplan GMAT course: 9 CATs Official Test Day Experience

2 free CATs

5 CATs

Options • Self study – Books + Tests only – On Demand Course

• Instructor-led course – On Site – Live Online

• Tutoring

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