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The momentum is why you take a class, the GMAT is not rocket science, but you do have to put the time in, which is what the class forced me to do. I think my class was just Sunday nights for like 3 months, took the test once at the end, was happy with my score and never looked back
I took the Manhattan GMAT class. It was simply a forcing mechanism. What really helped was the study group I formed out of that class and we all committed to do practice tests together 2-3x a week. That made a big difference.
Personally I did not take a class.
Most of the major companies allow you to “try” an in person class for free before you sign up for a full course (or at least they did three years ago when I was studying) and that’s what sealed the deal on self-study for me—I took two sample classes and found that I accomplished more in a similar time on my own. With that said, there is a level of structure/accountability with the classes (keeping up with homework, etc) that could be very helpful.
Sure—for me it was honestly just a lot of repetition. I used multiple books, starting with the basics by reading the official GMAT book and then moved up to the Kaplan and Manhattan 800 books. I also bought the extra official GMAC practice tests and only took those. After I finished the initial book, I would do a practice test on the weekend and then spend the week doing practice questions based on the test results. I did that for about four or five (?) weeks.
I will say that I did have to take the test twice, not sure what happened the first time around (I think I just panicked a bit) but I was 30 below my target. Between my first and second tests I focused predominately on practice tests and timing and then exceeded my target by 20.
Good luck!! Studying for the GMAT can suck but you’ll get through it 😊
I just went through the workbook and took maybe two or three practice online tests. Not sure if the format has changed much but I remember the main difference between GMAT and the GRE or others was a different type of math problem where you had to identify if you had enough info to solve the problem. Since that was a new style of question for me I focused on those most. I have also known folks who went all in with the prep courses and felt that was helpful I just didn’t have the time to invest in that and turned out fine. G’luck!
I did a Manhattan prep class. Tbh it was pretty meh and we just went over the lessons in the books every time so I don’t think I gained anything new from taking the class over reading the books. Some classmates were pretty rusty on math so I felt like the pace and content was a bit slow for me (and I’m no math whiz) bc the instructors always focused on answering their questions and repeating very basic tips all the time.