Is 3 weeks enough time to prepare for the GMAT from scratch?
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I'd give myself at least a month.\n\nyou should really read this page prior to going for the MBA.\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mba\n\nI found it to be quite informative.
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I can answer question 3 and half of question 2:\n\nYou'd likely need at least 95 on the iBT TOEFL. TOEFL scores are valid for two years and GRE for 5.
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Recomended: This Site is Best viewed in Internet Explorer on 800x600 resolutionGeneral Information | Important Dates | Paper Structure | Test Cities | Programmes & Eligibilty | Participating Institutes | HomeHow to Apply | Online Application | Offline Application | Sample Form | Announcement | Download | Contact UsPaper Structure\n\nThe JMET 2007 will be of 2 hours duration.  The test will consist of 150 questions (objective / multiple choice type) in the following sections:\n\n1. Verbal Communication\n\n2. Logical Reasoning \n\n3. Quantitative Ability\n\n4. Data Interpretation \n\n\nThere is negative marking for incorrect answers. For a wrong answer to a question, 25% of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted. Moreover, for a candidate to be qualified in JMET 2007, he/she should, not only, secure certain minimum marks in the test paper, but also, should necessarily obtain certain minimum marks in each of the four sections stated above.\n\n \n\nGeneral instructions\n\n1.       You should be in your assigned seat at the Test Centre latest by 10:00 hrs.  \n\n2.       You should bring the following to the Test Centre:\n\n   i)         Your Test Admit Card, without which you will not be allowed to take the test.\n\n   ii)       Pen/ball pen, HB pencil(s), eraser(s) and sharpener(s). \n\nCalculators, electronic diaries, cell phones and similar electronic gadgets will not be allowed in the examination hall.\n\n3.       The test begins with the distribution of the Test Booklets. When you get the Test Booklet, make sure that the Booklet is in sealed condition. If the seal is found broken or tampered with, please bring this matter immediately to the notice of the invigilator.\n\n4.           Do not break the seal of the Test Booklet till you are told to do so.\n\n5.     Without breaking the seal, take out the Objective Response Sheet (ORS) from the Test Booklet and verify that it has the same code printed on it in large letters as on the cover of the Test Booklet.  If the two codes do not match, or the Test Booklet does not contain the ORS, the Test Booklet must be exchanged immediately with a new sealed Test Booklet. The candidate must not mark the answers on an ORS having a code different from the code printed on the Test Booklet.\n\n6.     Fill in all the information required in the right hand side of the ORS and sign where indicated using pen/ball pen. Use HB pencil for darkening the oval bubbles corresponding to your Registration Number on the ORS. Use extreme caution in filling the appropriate bubbles.  Information on the right half of the ORS should be written in ink wherever indicated.   No distinctive mark of any sort is to be put anywhere on the ORS.\n\n7.     Open the seal of the Test Booklet only after having been instructed to do so by the invigilator.  Each section contains several items / questions.  You should read the directions for each section of the test carefully. \n\n8.     The left hand side of the ORS must be filled in with HB pencil only. The answers to the questions are to be marked by darkening the bubbles corresponding to the letters A, B, C or D. A soft eraser should be used for erasing any darkened bubble if required.\n\n9.     Nothing should be written either in ink or in pencil, in the space used for printing the Barcode on the ORS. If the candidate tampers with the Barcode, he/she will be disqualified.\n\n10.    All the rough work should be done only on the blank pages of the Test Booklet. No extra papers will be provided.\n\n11.    Once the test starts, you will not be allowed to leave the examination hall for any reason till the test is over and all other formalities are completed.\n\n12.      You should remain seated after completing the test.  The invigilator will collect the ORS.  You will be allowed to leave the hall only after the ORS, from all the candidates, in your hall have been collected and accounted for.\n\n\n \n\nCandidates found violating the instructions of the Test / Invi
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Most MBA programs look for candidates with work experience. However, make sure that you take your GMAT while you are still in school (or as close to is as possible), since your test-taking skills deteriorate without practice. Since you know you need to compensate for your GPA, invest in a reputable test prep program to get you the eye-popping GMAT scores. \n\nGood luck!
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Spread your time wisely....give each test, maybe about 1 hour, that way you can get it all done. Do the most important tests first, so that way, the last tests, you don't have to study as much because you already have the info down...
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If you go to your local bookstore you will find several books that will assist you in studying for the GMAT.\n\nI don't have any more information on the test that would help you, but for more information on the MBA and B-schools you might want to check out\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mba <--- information on the mba\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mbadegree... <--- news article about the recent demand for MBAs.
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GMAT is not the only consideration. Your extra curricular activities, experience and potential can weight even more.\n\nA 500 is considered 'good enough' in most places.
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MBA is a practical, career-oriented degree and having work experience, especially management experience, is essential to doing well in the program.  It would be very difficult to understand and relate to the course material, often case studies, if you lack the work experience.\n\nWith that said, depending how great of a GMAT score you have, you probably have a good shot at getting into an MBA program.  Most second and third tier schools will overlook the lack of experience with a good GMAT score.  I don't know if first tier schools will overlook that.
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The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) was designed by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to provide them with a selection test for candidates applying for MBA programs. It has grown in popularity with business schools and it is now a requirement for over 1,800 MBA programs world-wide.\n\nThere are business schools that have more lenient admissions procedures and do not require the GMAT but, at least in the States, this often signifies a lower quality or less demanding MBA program.\n\nMost good MBA programs will ask for a GMAT score. If you are in any doubt as to whether you need to take the test check with business schools you aim to apply to.\n\nThe bottom line is that if you want to apply for an MBA at a quality business school you will almost certainly have to do the GMAT.\n\nThe GMAT is valid for 5 years so you can take it up to 5 years before you apply to business school.
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You should really consider taking a Kaplan Prep course. If not, feel free to register for free 45 days of online access to our SAT quizbank site. This site allows you customize your own quizzes for personalized Prep. You really should be shooting for anything above 600 in each section. 600 math, 600 critical reading, and 600 writing ( at the lowest) You can aslo buy a collegeboard book of Practice SAT exams. Take at least one of two of these exams a week to help you study!
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Top- and Mid- Tiered B-schools\nI would recommend at least 3 years of work experience for two reasons.  First, you will contribute more and understand better in b-school classroom discussions with more work experience.  Second, you will find it a lot easier to find jobs once out of b-school because most recruiters are looking for MBA-hires with a decent amount of experience.  Admissions at B-schools know these two points so they tend to hire folks with 3-5 years of relevent experience.\n\nWith that said, 1 year of work experience is enough if you have a combination of these attributes:\n- Achieve a high GMAT score;\n- You are a superstar at a well-respected company (Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Toyota, United Technologies, Procter & Gamble, Yahoo!, etc.);\n- Have a good story to tell (in your admissions essay) on how your MBA is necessary to reach your next career goal;\n- Other pluses: Demonstrate that you're fun and interesting, good recommendation letter, awards & scholarships, etc.\n\nAll other B-schools\n0 - 1 year of work experience is enough along with a decent GMAT score.
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It all depends on your familiarity with the subject you are testing on.  I would recommend at least a week, studying 2 hours a day if you want to pretty much guarantee your success.
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You don't need work experience to do the gmat and it won't help you answer the questions.  However, you will find it helps (alot) to practice on old questions - they say practice won't improve scores and that the test is thoroughly objective but anyone who's done it will tell you that's rubbish.  \n\nDepending on the business school you choose, you may need work experience to get in.  You may also find the experience helpful to put what you're learning on the course into context.  Finally experience will also help when you come out the other end and are looking for jobs equipped with your sparkling new MBA.\n\nSo, in short, you don't need experience to do the GMAT or to get into some business schools but you might find it useful to get some experience first before embarking on an MBA.
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I forget what is the official words for it but here is the structure:\n\nWritting 2 essays\nMathematics problem\nReading (not only how well you read but also about your thinking to choose the solutions)\n\nIn total, it will take you about 3.5 hours to do the test\nMaximum score is 800\nTo get you to a MBA course, you will need at least 500\nTo get you to a good MBA course, you need about 550
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-learn about computer-adaptive exams; familiarity with the format of the test will help ease test-day anxiety and allow you to perform at your best\n-review algebra, geometry, and basic probability; practicing some of the basic concepts you haven't seen in years will reduce your frustration and raise your score\n-review basic rules of grammar; sentence correction questions will depend largely on very few fundamental rules\n-read good publications; ability to quickly get through dense material is vital for the GMAT\n-above all, pracitce dealing with questions on the computer; the inability to skip, review, preview, underline, cross out, and generally write on the test material itself is very disconcerting to many test-takers. Consider investing in a test-preparation program that will allow you to practice taking the GMAT online and help you with content review.\n\nIf there is a Kaplan center near you, attend a free "Test day strategies" seminar to pick up a few quick tips.\n\nGood luck!
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I found that my actual GMAT test was a bit harder than any of the practice exams I took.  I did Kaplan classes and a number of published study guides.  Though the test was a bit harder, the guides were a big help.
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gmat - "graduate management aptitude test"\n\nits like an entrance exam for MBA studies. they test you in three areas that is your english knowledge, your writing skills and quantitative skills.