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0-3 Weeks: Refresher

Week 1: Introduction 12 0

Target number of hours for this week

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Week 2: Quant Strategies and Algebra

Week 3: Critical Reasoning and Argument Essays

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Week 4: Arithmetic and Number Properties

Week 5: Reading Comp and Sentence Correction

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Week 6: Math Formulas and Geometry

Week 7: Critical Reasoning and Issue Essays

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Week 10: Review 12 0

Week 8: Proportions and Statistics

Week 9: Reading Comp and Sentence Correction

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Topics

Refresher of Fundamentals

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+ 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 + Review Diagnostic exam+ Schedule Test Day

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+ 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

+ 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 prompts and scoring + Argument essay method and practice + Review + Review latest practice test+ Additional study of high-yield areas

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+ Fractions, exponents, radicals, absolute value, and inequalities + Number Properties in Data Sufficiency + Integers, odd/even numbers, positive/negative numbers + Factors and multiples, remainders and primes+ Ssequences + Review + Review latest practice test+ Additional study of high-yield areas

+ 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 + Review latest practice test+ Additional study of high-yield areas

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+ 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 + Review latest practice test+ Conduct mid-point evaluation based on practice tests + Additional study of high-yield areas

+ Review of critical reasoning methods + Special cases in critical reasoning + Causality questions + Representativeness + Plan, proposal & prediction questions + Review of the Analytical Writing Assessment + Issue essay method + Review + Review latest practice test+ Additional study of high-yield areas

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+ 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 + Review latest practice test+ Additional study of high-yield areas

+ 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 + Review latest practice test

+ Rest and review + Review of strengths + Study of past full-length practice tests + No studying the day before the test (or at most, review of questions already done)

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GMAT Premier Chapter 8

For Study with Retail Books + Tests Only, Use Columns G, H, KFor Self-Study with GMAT On Demand, Use Columns I, J, KFor Study with an Instructor-led Course, Use Columns I, J, K

Kaplan GMAT Premier and GMAT 800

Practice Test (GMAT Premier)

GMAT Premier Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 13

CAT 1 (Premier book)

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CAT 2 (Premier book)

GMAT Premier Chapter 7, Chapter 9, Chapter 10

GMAT Premier Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 12

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GMAT Premier Chapter 11

Chapter 5, Chapter 6 CAT 3 (Premier book)

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GMAT 800 Chapter 15, 18 CAT 4 (Premier book)

GMAT 800 Section 1 CAT 5 (Premier book)

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GMAT 800 Sections 4-6 CAT 6 (Premier book)

GMAT 800 Sections 2-3 GMAT Prep CAT 1

GMAT Prep CAT 2

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Math Refresher Course

For Study with Retail Books + Tests Only, Use Columns G, H, KFor Self-Study with GMAT On Demand, Use Columns I, J, KFor Study with an Instructor-led Course, Use Columns I, J, K

Kaplan GMAT Advantage (On Demand, Classroom Anywhere, and On Site)

Practice Tests (GMAT Advantage)

Session One Lesson on Demand / Class meetingProblem Solving Basics Workshop and QuizStrategic Reading Workshop and Quiz

CAT 1 (Online Center)Official Guide Diagnostic Test

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CAT 2 (Online Center)

Session Two PreviewSession Two Lesson on Demand / Class meetingData Sufficiency Basics Workshop and QuizAlgebra Basics Workshop and QuizSession Two Question PoolsSession Two Review: Practice Set 1, 2, & 3Personalized Assignments

Session Three PreviewSession Three Lesson on Demand / Class meetingCritical Reasoning Basics Workshop and QuizSession Three Question PoolsSession Three Review: Practice Sets 1, 2, & 3Personalized Assignments

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CAT 3 (Online Center)

CAT 4 (Online Center)

Session Four PreviewSession Four Lesson on Demand / Class meetingNumber Properties Basics Workshop and QuizSession Four Question PoolsSession Four Review: Practice Set 1, 2, & 3Personalized Assignments

Session Five PreviewSession Five Lesson on Demand / Class meetingReading Comprehension Basics Workshop and QuizSentence Correction Basics Workshop and QuizSession Five Question PoolsSession Five Review: Practice Set 1, 2, & 3Personalized Assignments

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CAT 5 (Online Center)

CAT 6 (Online Center)

Session Six PreviewSession Six Lesson on Demand / Class meetingGeometry Basics Workshops and QuizSession Six Question PoolsSession Six Review: Practice Set 1Session Six Review: Practice Set 2Session Six Review: Practice Set 3Personalized Assignments

Session Seven PreviewSession Seven Lesson on Demand / Class meetingSession Seven Question PoolsSession Seven Review: Practice Set 1, 2, & 3Personalized Assignments

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CAT 7 (Online Center)Session Eight PreviewSession Eight Lesson on Demand / Class meetingSession Eight Question PoolsSession Eight Review: Practice Set 1, 2, & 3Personalized Assignments

Session Nine PreviewSession Nine Lesson on Demand / Class meetingSession Nine Question PoolsSession Nine Review: Practice Set 1, 2, & 3Personalized Assignments

CAT 8 (Online Center)Optional: CAT 9 (Online Center)

Target 800 Quant Workshop and QuizTarget 800 Verbal Workshop and Quiz

GMAT Prep CAT 1GMAT Prep CAT 2

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Official Guide (12th Ed)

Math Review (pages 106-147)Sentence Correction review (651-656)

Diagnostic Test (pages 18 – 44) What is the GMAT? (pages 6-13)

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CR (pages 486 – 491): 1 – 20

PS (pages 152 – 185): 49, 58, 71, 77, 84, 85, 90, 91, 97, 100 DS (pages 273 – 288): 15, 26, 30, 35, 39, 45, 49, 52, 60, 77

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PS (pages 152 – 185): 1, 10, 17, 23, 46, 50, 54, 72, 95, 110 DS (pages 273 – 288): 1, 17, 46, 65, 73, 95, 119, 142, 143, 153

RC (pages 358 – 367): 1 – 20 SC (pages 658 – 661): 1 – 30

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CR (pages 510 – 516): 80 – 100

PS (pages 152 – 185): 16, 18, 33, 48, 53, 57, 62, 78, 86, 88 DS (pages 273 – 288): 20, 29, 34, 42, 67, 84, 109, 113, 114, 135

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PS (pages 152 – 185): 8, 52, 66, 69, 76, 81, 93, 99, 124, 131 DS (pages 273 – 288): 61, 63, 80, 92, 96, 105, 108, 134, 139, 147

RC (pages 386 – 391): 70 – 90 SC (pages 670 – 675): 70 – 100

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Avg Score at Target School: 730

Test Date of Test Test Score

GMAT Prep 1 1/15/2011 250 730GMAT Prep 2 1/22/2011 300 730CAT 1 1/29/2011 350 730CAT 2 2/6/2011 400 730CAT 3 2/13/2011 450 730CAT 4 2/20/2011 500 730CAT 5 2/27/2011 550 730CAT 6 3/2/2011 600 730CAT 7 3/6/2011 650 730CAT 8 3/11/2011 700 730CAT 9 3/15/2011 750 730

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25-09-2012Schedule for Manhattan Review Total Chapters Week1

01 - The Number Properties Guide 4th edition 13 102 - The Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Guide 4th edition 8 103 - The Equations, Inequalities, and VICs Guide 4th edition 14 104 - The Word Translations Guide 4th edition 14 105 - The Geometry Guide 4th edition 9 106 - The Critical Reasoning Guide 4th edition 8 107 - The Reading Comprehension Guide 4th edition 7 108 - The Sentence Correction Guide 4th edition 14 1

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2/10/2012 9/10/2012 16/10/201223/10/201230/10/20126/11/2012 13/11/2012 20/11/2012 27/11/2012Week2 Week3 Week4 Week5 Week6 Week7 Week8 Week9 Week10

1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 21 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 21 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 18 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 6

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4/12/2012 11/12/2012 18/12/2012 25/12/2012Week11 Week12 Week13 Week14

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2 15 4 1 0