Extremely poor standardized test taker here. How were you able to study for the GMAT while working 60+ hour weeks? Possible to take a leave of absence to study?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Get up early or take advantage of bench time

like

To an extent it's also how smart you study. Don't simply solve with no ulterior motive. I found that digging into why I was getting stuff wrong rather than simply looking at the answer and moving on helped a lot.

like

It's hard but doable. Do lessons for an hour or two when you get home everyday and do practice problems whenever you have down time in the office or on the flight home. Spend weekends focused on doing actual full length practice exams. Just accept that your life is going to suck for 1-2 months but that it'll be worth it for a good score

like

I took a week of vacation to study. Went from 690 practice to 740

like

Thanks for the advice. Studied 6+ hours a day for 2 months with nothing else to do before starting and still couldn't break 700. May need to devote more than a few months to it...

Iphone app to prep was clutch on planes, trains, buses, cars, etc

It's a tough process. I studied 1-2 hours after work every day (usually like 10pm-12am) for like 2 months + weekends and couldn't break 700 either. Best of luck.

Wake up early and study for an hour a day. I did Manhattan GMAT and the program is pretty structured so I just did a chapter or so a day.

SC1, did you study the books or take a class?

Class

Related Posts

like

Our district voted on returning back to school with students in the classroom and some staying at home. We now have to teach students in the room and on Zoom at the same time. I’m not complaining but does anyone have any tips on the best and most effective way to get this done?

like

Good Morning from Atlanta

Post Photo
like

I'm having total 7+yrs of exp and I've been offered 10LPA As Lead Engineer by HCL but now I'm having an offer of 17.67 LPA as senior associate from some other company shall I ask for a counter offer or what do you guys suggest.

TIA.

like

Anybody know of strong video/still crews/content creators in Nashville?

Hi this is my first post in this app!

I’m working at Hedge Fund (L/S, Japan stock)

I’d like to ask you guys about your impression about Japanese stock market:
shrinking and boring?
ineffective and lucrative?
too strange to trade?

like
like

Hi Fishbowl Community,

I am making a career switch from Marketing/Account Management into Consulting. Would appreciate if someone can share their path into this field and how they went about finding a case study partner to practice with? Any great books/ or recommended online programs/certifications would be helpful too!

Thanks 😊

like

General announcement: Returning to work on Monday after significant time off, though working from home, but still won’t be posting as much. Can’t ya’ll contribute to making this my career? Haha 😂

like

Which one would you choose among -

Nagarro, CitiusTech,
Verizon, Ericsson, Cerner,
Impetus, Blue Yonder,
Byjus, Synechron -- for *Frontend* role with 2.9 yoe?

PS: I've received offers only from first 2 companies, don't know which others would send within my LWD its in another 2 weeks only. 🙁

Nagarro Verizon Ericsson CitiusTech Impetus technologies inc Blue Yonder Cerner Corporation Byjus

like

Hi working moms at EY, when should I contact Limericks lactation consultant? Are they helpful? I have my doula and she also offers lactation but I’m not sure if I should also check Limericks. I’m 30 weeks pregnant. TIA!!

like
like

Whats up woth BABA?

like
like

Thoughts on Allen Edmonds leather/suede sneakers? Are they worth it? List price at over $250 but on sale are much less.

like

Do KPMG employees get a referral bonus for suggesting professionals to the company? I have applied for a very interesting (to me) role that I’m very qualified for and would love to at least get to a recruiter screen. Looking at my network, everyone I knew there has moved on. If anyone here is interested in learning more about me to see if comfortable providing a referral, I’d welcome any direct messages! 🙂

like

Saw this on Twitter - it's the sad truth because two of our clients pulled their Pride projects, even when we advised them that there's still a huge opportunity 😢

Post Photo
like

Curious about thoughts on on discount points (I think I’ve already read every article on Google). I am refinancing my personal residence (future rental) as well as a rental property. The mortgage brokers discourage me from spending a ton on points (rolled in, not up front). In some cases, it’s a 16 year break even. I get that’s a very long time to break even, but I have no intention of getting rid of the properties and doubt rates will drop much below current. Max breakeven point for you?

like

Hi fishes,
what is the increment range at S&P global for software developers ? IHSMARKIT is soon to be merged with S&P global. So wanted to know if it is better to wait for the merger or make a move.

Looking to get back into WoW, can’t decide on a class for BOA.. any advice? Would like something easy and straight forward. Thinking warrior ?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Which month during pregnancy is best to take my wife on a babymoon? 👶🏽

like

Is there a souped up excel I need to know about. I'm dealing w very large files and it takes forever to do anything.

like

When you're at work, single, and that somebody gives you the eye 😏

like

Pros and Cons of Flexible/Unlimited time off policy while maintaining the utilization targets to avail leaves?

like

what difference does 109% vs. 100% utilization make at Year End? Latter basically means you took your PTO, former means you worked every minute of the year (Consulting, S&O)

Which firms have a pension for non-MD/Partners and how does it work?

likehelpful

Best tech strategy/consulting firm and why? I’ve heard Accenture and Deloitte top the list for larger firms.

like

Big 4 folks- what is the pension actually worth? Does it become a meaningful part of your retirement if you spend a career here and wind up at, say, SM?

like

I was laid off during Deloitte‘s mass layoff in July of last year. I have worked as an independent contractor since and projects haven’t been consistent at the client I’m working for. I’m looking to get back into a big firm and was seeing if anyone would be able to refer me or help get my foot in the door. I was a business analyst for 1.5 years at Deloitte and have several years of additional experience which I’d be more than happy to share.

like

has anyone here enrolled in the harvard extension school? i’d like to ask some questions if you have.

like

Anyone real estate investing? Looking for good podcasts /books/resources on non-commercial multi family in particular.

like

Best consulting idioms. Go

like

Anyone need a referral for EY? Dm me directly, would be happy to help

like

Looking for some material for a crash course in IT strategy consulting - books article etc. any recommendations would be appreciated

like

What are acceptable ride/taxi services including personal cab services like Blacklane for associate? Does the rate apply from your home office to the airport or I can expense from my actual house?

like

I've been googling but please help!!! Anyone know of a way to erase txt messages.?!? Mgr and bf have same name sent the wrong pic to the wrong person... so not trying to get fired!!!

like

is it bad to miss ta

like

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

like

I’m a lateral hire coming in as a manager to a new firm (limited experience in consulting as previous experience was in industry). Any books you’d recommend reading? Any tips you wish you’d known?

likehelpful

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal