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Originally Posted by froggert
My GMAT experience is from eleventy-billion years ago, but I just bought a book, flipped through the different sections and took a couple of the practice tests. The book's questions were based on actual test questions from previous years, so the degree of difficulty was similar.
Do the resources you're currently looking at cover HOW to take the test? Not just content, but timing, when to take an educated guess, when to skip or move on, etc?
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They absolutely do! For 100 bucks (reg 399) this online prep resource is incredible. Goes through all that. Timing, when to burn the question, I haven't reviewed too much strategy just yet as I'm getting a better handle on the fundamentals but that will be the next step.
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From long ago experience (and same deal as you), the books were helpful because this is a weird test of the "one answer is slightly better than the others" kind, and you have to get into that mindset.
Other thing is, once I got in the program I wanted, I realized the GMAT score mattered a lot less than they told me it would. Big discrepancy in scores among the accepted students, and that was a good school... experience, etc counts too for admission... I'd do my best with books but not go crazy, ultimately they want your $, even top schools.
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Interesting, I'll keep that in mind when selecting programs. As for schools I don't think I'll venture south of the border. I may just go back to where I did my undergrad. Local, no residence needed. Even has a co-op MBA program. For someone my age that may be the best route.