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100 Hours:A GMAT Study Plan

January 23, 2011

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100*

(+ 20%)

*Source: GMAC



1. How Long (the 100-120 hours)



1. How long (the 100-120 hours)

Average score at

your target program

+ 10 points

+ 20 points

+ 30 points

- 10 points

- 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

Advantage

Average

Disadvantage

Advantage

Average

Disadvantage



Framework for Top 10 Schools



Average = 715

Avgerage =

~ 5 years

Average = 3.56



Framework for Top 20 Schools



Average = 700

Avgerage =

~ 5 years

Average = 3.46



1. How long (refining 120 hours)

720

730

740

750

710

700

690Definite

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2. What You’ll Need to Review and Practice



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



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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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



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



3. What resources to use



The Universe of GMAT Resources

• Books

• Practice tests

• Courses

• Teachers



The Key GMAT Books

The Official Guide Kaplan GMAT Premier

Kaplan GMATAdvanced

Official GuidesQuant and

Verbal

1 2

3

4

5



Options

• Self study

– Books + Tests only

– On Demand Course

• Instructor-led course

– On Site – Live Online

• Tutoring



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