These are the GMAT books I have purchased through the past couple of years and I probably used about 25% of them. (There are about 5 to 10 books and folders missing from this picture.) Why do I have so many books? I think it is because I am always trying to find something that speaks my math language or gives me a better shortcut. Oh yeah, I also have a slight shopping addiction.
I have curtailed my GMAT shopping addiction and invested in shoes, but Now I am ready to head back to the GMAT. Those who have been following me know the GMAT has been a struggle beyond my wildest dreams. I don’t remember stressing over a test so much. The SAT/ACT test were a breeze (or I just didn’t place the value my whole high school education on a test) but for some reason the GMAT has become the Mt. Kilimanjaro of tests for me. The last time I took it I got a decent score, but not an NYU score. I thought I would take it again a month later, but I just couldn’t pick up the book. When you see a number you weren’t aiming for it just adds to the failure pile. Believe me my failure pile has toppled over and I just wanted to work on a success pile. This website, volunteer work, new job (paycheck) are all successes, but the GMAT????????
Honestly, there hasn’t been a day since my last test that I haven’t thought about the GMAT. At this point I may not get into NYU but I owe it to myself to go for my best score, and that is all. I am okay if I end up in an evening program or a truly unknown small school. On my resume it would still read MBA.
My next step is to come up with a training (study) schedule for the next 3 months. Why 3 months, because after 3 months my ADD truly kicks in and I need to move onto other battles. I am looking for suggestions for studying. I just want a couple of hours a night and to take a practice test every other week. Also, if you can come up with your top GMAT study book or tricks of the trade I would appreciate it. I am not looking for a course right now, although a great tutor would be appreciated (not one who texts in the middle of a session making plans for a Friday night and still wants to get paid.)
Tomorrow I will work on my study schedule for the next three months.
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