Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Powerscore CR Bible Chapters and Status

Chapter 1: Introduction - Complete
Chapter 2: The Basics of Critical Reasoning - Complete
Chapter 3: The Question Stem and Answer Choices
Chapter 4: Must be True Questions
Chapter 5: Main Point Questions
Chapter 6: Weaken Questions
Chapter 7: Cause and Effect Reasoning
Chapter 8: Strengthen and Assumption Questions
Chapter 9: Resolve the Paradox Questions
Chapter 10: Method of Reasoning and Flaw in the Reasoning Questions
Chapter 11: Parallel Reasoning Questions
Chapter 12: Numbers and Percentages
Chapter 13: Evaluate the Argument Questions
Chapter 14: Test Readiness

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Mid Level Plan

Here are the weeks that I would be spending on each of the GMAT study books.
  1. Princeton Review - 1 week
  2. 4GMAT Course Material - 5 weeks
  3. Manhattan GMAT Number Properties Guide - 2 weeks
  4. Manhattan GMAT Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Guide - 1 week
  5. Manhattan GMAT Equations Inequalities and Vics Guide - 2 weeks
  6. Manhattan GMAT Word Translations Guide - 2 weeks
  7. Manhattan GMAT Geometry Guide - 1 week
  8. Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction Guide - 2 weeks
  9. Manhattan GMAT Critical Reasoning Guide - 1 week
  10. Manhattan GMAT Reading Comprehension Guide - 1 week
  11. Kaplan GMAT Premier Program - 2 weeks
  12. Kaplan GMAT 800 - 1 week
  13. Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook - 1 week
  14. Kaplan GMAT Verbal Workbook - 1 week
  15. Official Guide 12th edition - 2 weeks
  16. Official Guide - Quantitative Review - 1 week
  17. Official Guide - Verbal Review - 1 week
  18. Powerscore Critical Reasoning Bible
Total: 27 weeks

High Level Plan

After working sporadically on the GMAT for almost 2 months, I've decided to change plans and re-schedule the GMAT to August 1st week. I've not been doing enough and I know it. Also, I was just hitting in the dark without a clear cut plan and with loads of books.

High level plan
Princeton Review - 1 week
4GMAT - 5 weeks
MGMAT - 12 weeks
Kaplan - 5 weeks
OG - 4 weeks

Total : 27 weeks required