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30 Jul 2003, 00:41
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There are good ways and really bad ways of studying for the GMAT. Let me give you an example of a BAD way.
The worse way is too take a lot of tests, answer a lot of questions, but not REALLY study. I have seen time and time again people who think that by buying the next best book, they can suddenly gain the insight needed to do better. I have also seen time and time again people who try to do a problem, give up or guess, look up the answer, then say "oh yeah, i got it" then move on. BAD!!!! Worse is people who got it right, but weren't sure, then confirm it is right, then move on as though they somehow now understand it.
If you really want to learn, buy an OG, do ALL of the questions SLOWLY over time, and do NOT move on until you can explain why the correct answer is right AND why the incorrect answer is wrong CLEARLY and PLAINLY in your own words. This is a long and painful process, but this forum is the best place to practice. (For Q questions, try to be able to solve any problem from multiple points of view. Do NOT rely on memorizing equations, but focus on understanding the underlying concepts).
Once again, when you answer a question here, you should spell out EXACTLY why you answered it the way you did. Moreover, you should not be satisfied until you truly understand backwards and forwards every question you come across.
You will not see as many questions this way. But the ones you do, you will truly understand and that will build your thinking process.
JMHO
The worse way is too take a lot of tests, answer a lot of questions, but not REALLY study. I have seen time and time again people who think that by buying the next best book, they can suddenly gain the insight needed to do better. I have also seen time and time again people who try to do a problem, give up or guess, look up the answer, then say "oh yeah, i got it" then move on. BAD!!!! Worse is people who got it right, but weren't sure, then confirm it is right, then move on as though they somehow now understand it.
If you really want to learn, buy an OG, do ALL of the questions SLOWLY over time, and do NOT move on until you can explain why the correct answer is right AND why the incorrect answer is wrong CLEARLY and PLAINLY in your own words. This is a long and painful process, but this forum is the best place to practice. (For Q questions, try to be able to solve any problem from multiple points of view. Do NOT rely on memorizing equations, but focus on understanding the underlying concepts).
Once again, when you answer a question here, you should spell out EXACTLY why you answered it the way you did. Moreover, you should not be satisfied until you truly understand backwards and forwards every question you come across.
You will not see as many questions this way. But the ones you do, you will truly understand and that will build your thinking process.
JMHO
15 Jul 2004, 03:45
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HI AKAMAIBRAH...
THANKS ! The inputs were really helpful and very thought-provoking too, now I understand why we don't actually do as good as we think we
should....
I have few doubts regards the Quant ...if U have time ...please do let us have some enlightenment...
#1 the D.S I believe is the more tricky aspect and it is in here that the test gauges our strenghts or weaknesses... anyway to get a firmer grip on these apart form the A or B / AND the D C , E METHOD...
#2 there are some problems which take a lot of time 9( I would try posting them later if U don't mind!) I know there is a simple way of solving that particular problem but then that way is masked by the complexity of the given question... is thr anyway to have a smart-guess involved at this point ...thr must be some simple and ease method...
#3 I have some real problem with ''probability'' in fact the probability that probability can probably get into my head it very less probable...
the reason is quite simple though -aversion for math and anything related to math from my childhood.... 
also the permutations and combinations... cud U help me by giving me a work-out( even advice) so that I would do it with some seriousness and get a grip so as to feel more
Confident AND STRONG !
hope I have not asked U too much...
Have fun
THANKS ! The inputs were really helpful and very thought-provoking too, now I understand why we don't actually do as good as we think we
should....
I have few doubts regards the Quant ...if U have time ...please do let us have some enlightenment...
#1 the D.S I believe is the more tricky aspect and it is in here that the test gauges our strenghts or weaknesses... anyway to get a firmer grip on these apart form the A or B / AND the D C , E METHOD...
#2 there are some problems which take a lot of time 9( I would try posting them later if U don't mind!) I know there is a simple way of solving that particular problem but then that way is masked by the complexity of the given question... is thr anyway to have a smart-guess involved at this point ...thr must be some simple and ease method...
#3 I have some real problem with ''probability'' in fact the probability that probability can probably get into my head it very less probable...
the reason is quite simple though -aversion for math and anything related to math from my childhood.... also the permutations and combinations... cud U help me by giving me a work-out( even advice) so that I would do it with some seriousness and get a grip so as to feel more
Confident AND STRONG !
hope I have not asked U too much...
Have fun
13 Aug 2004, 11:57
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Hey AkamaiBrah,
I keep seeing this OG terminology referenced to in a lot of forum posts? What exactly does is stand for? And where exactly can i obtain past practice GMAT tests from (i.e. the ones that are actually administered by the ETS)?
Thanks for you help, and Berkeley is an amazing place,
Vivek
I keep seeing this OG terminology referenced to in a lot of forum posts? What exactly does is stand for? And where exactly can i obtain past practice GMAT tests from (i.e. the ones that are actually administered by the ETS)?
Thanks for you help, and Berkeley is an amazing place,
Vivek
