Im a junior in college right now. When is it a good time to take the gmats?
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I agree that you probably want some real world experience before getting the MBA, but you probably should take the test soon, if only because your mind is primed for taking stupid tests.  And it is a stupid test.  More than any other test I've ever taken, it is a test you study for, then completely forget everything you learned once the test is over.  It is an exercise on how not to solve problems.\n\nHowever, you should probably wait until your finals are over and you can fully concentrate on the GMAT study material.  It will be detrimental to both the GMAT and your schoolwork if you try to cram them in at the same time.  Actually, thinking about it, you may want to wait until summer, or even the summer after you graduate.  Remember, you really should have at least 2-5 years under your belt before applying - top B-schools are looking for candidates with proven potential to be business leaders, and until you've worked and succeeded in leadership positions, you have not yet earned that distinction.
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Doing your college research is important and a good thing to get started on early.  However, there is a step that must begin prior to that.  \n\nIn order to maximize your search, you need to start thinking about your needs.  From a planning perspective can you answer the following:\n1.  What are my strengths?  What am I good at?\n2.  Instead of thinking about my major, what do I want a career in?  What are my career interests?  \n3.  What do I know about my personality?  Do I have a preference for extraversion/introversion, etc.  How can I be sure to "fit" my career, and my college choice?\n4.  What are my values?  What matter's most to me?\n\nThe start of your college research starts with self awareness.  If you can honestly answer the questions above, then you will be more informed and can make a confident decision on what is the right college for you.\n\nHere are some links for good steps in self awareness.\n1.  Strengths:  http://www.strengthsquest.com  This site is becoming widely used by college and universities in their leadership programs.  \n2.  Interests:  http://apps.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp   This is a career interest service provided by the College Board.  Good start at interests. \n3.  Job market and outlook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/  This site is run by the Dept. of Labor on current job and economic trends impacting the workplace.\n4.  Personality:  http://www.typefocus.com/ This site provides a free personality assessment that you can use for learning about your personality preferences.  \n\nBy doing some of your own "personal" homework, and increasing your own self awareness, you can then truly make a well informed decision about what college to attend.  \n\nI hope this helps.
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okay im a junior my perents use to have to push me and push me to work hard in school. now i push myself to do the best i can. i dont know how old you are but as you get older college comes up faster then you think and you should start getting serious about school... my opinion though everyone has their own
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Take the SAT prep, it is not that hard and as it´s name implies, it will prep you specially for the testing ENVIRONMENT, the standarized computerized time driven atmosphere is scary even at GMAT level, so the more you can practice and practice the better. If you can get a practice book or practice software it is worth the money to go out and buy it. Good Luck, and remember no matter what its just a TEST.
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Hi!\n\nI agree with what the above poster said, the GMAT is typically required by Business Schools.\n\nJust like to say, when in doubt, if you have the extra cash take both!  They are really very similar, so it's not like studying for two very different exams.\n\nSubmit the one you recived higher percentile scores in.  \n\nAlso, the results are good for 5 years, so if you change your mind on what school you want at the last minute, or want to transfer later, you'll have the scores if the new school requires the "other" test.
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First off, not all schools will average your scores, despite the twin replies above. Some will only look at the most recent.\n\nIf math is your weakness, I suggest a not-specifically-GMAT book for a brush-up, from the Teach Yourself or Schaum's Outline Series. Then look at the kinds of questions there really are on the GMAT.\n\nIf grammar is your weakness, get a writing book with exercises. Remember, parallellism is the key!\n\nIf critical reasoning or reading are your weaknesses, just read as much as you can.\n\nUse the Princeton Review book or better yet take a class with them (or with me if you're in Switzerland). A website I sometimes recommend is www.testmagic.com though they have some links that worry me...
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9thgr is when u should start really taking care of your grades because colleges see your grades from 9th-12thgr. jr&senioryr is when u should start making finishing touches, like raising your gpa the best way u can, & considering what type of colleges u want to apply to, & how u can obtain applications in the future. (just try to do your best, keep up to date with hs requirements, & dont slack off in hs)
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The GMATPrep™ Test-Preparation Software tests available from mba.com are the official practice tests and mimic exactly the look and feel of the real tests. They are essential to anyone preparing for the GMAT.\n\nYou can take up to two tests using the program (set aside 4 hours for each) and they include an (unscored) practice at answering the analytical writing assessment questions.\n\nThere are also 5 sets of 15 practice questions with explanations which you will find useful in your study for the tests\n\nDownload GMATPrep™ Test-Preparation Software for free from Mba.com\nhttp://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT/ToolsToHelpYouPrepare/GMATPrepProducts/FreeGMATPrepTestPreparationSoftwarein2006.htm\n\nAnd to help you prepare for the GMAT prepfortests.com offer free tutorials, practice questions and tips.\nhttp://www.prepfortests.com/
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Which ever way to choose to study, we recommend that anyone preparing for the GMAT should work through all the questions in the GMAT Review (11th Edition), also known as The Official Guide. This contains 800 questions from old GMAT tests and is available from\nhttp://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT/ToolsToHelpYouPrepare/GMATPrepProducts/OfficialGuideforGMATReview11thEditionNEW.htm\n\nIn addition you will need help with the tips and tricks you can use to make answering the math questions faster and more accurately.\n\nPrepfortests.com provide free online tutorials for the quantitative section of the GMAT which will give you these insights\nhttp://www.prepfortests.com/gmat/tutorials/quantitative\n\nBest of luck!
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The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)\n\nhe Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) is a standardized assessment—delivered in English—that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA program or in other graduate management programs.\nWhat the GMAT® Measures\n\nThe GMAT® exam measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that you have developed over a long period of time in your education and work. It does NOT measure:\n\n    * your knowledge of business,\n    * your job skills,\n    * specific content in your undergraduate or first university course work,\n    * your abilities in any other specific subject area, or\n    * subjective qualities—such as motivation, creativity, and interpersonal skills.\n\nFormat and Timing\n\nThe GMAT® exam consists of three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section. \nAnalytical Writing Assessment\n\nThe GMAT® exam begins with the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA). The AWA consists of two separate writing tasks—Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument. You are allowed 30 minutes to complete each one. \nQuantitative Section\n\nFollowing an optional ten-minute break, you begin the Quantitative Section of the GMAT® exam. This section contains 37 multiple-choice questions of two question types—Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving. You will be allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section.\nVerbal Section\n\nAfter a second optional ten-minute break, you begin the Verbal Section of the GMAT® exam. This section contains 41 multiple choice questions of three question types—Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction. You are allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section.
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if you mainly want to improve your fluency in english for the gmat you can hardly do better thatn use the bbc webpages.\n\nthe news pages are very interesting to read, and written in a clear and limpid english.\n\nfeature articles from some of the other pages will take you into more advanced usage when you are ready for that.
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Go for it. However you will start as a junior. After 2 years of experience your market value will be much higher.
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Your GMAT is high enough to make sure that admissions will at least look closely at your application.  If you have stellar recommendations, then you'll likely get an interview and a chance to explain why your academic history is lacking.\n\nNorthwestern is, obviously, a top-notch school and they turn away candidates that many other schools would do anything to get.  I wouldn't hold my breath, but you should be able to at least get a good look from them.
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A good score on GMAT is the score that will get the admission into the desired university. For example,\nIf someone has 650 on GMAT (one can say it is a good score)  but it is less kiley to get into one of the top 5 business schools in US so then it is not good enogh for those schools.\n\nMedian GMAT score based on recent ~600K GMAT takers is 529.
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Congratulations for wanting to go into the world of teaching!  I am currently a senior early childhood major in the state of Ohio.  During my 4 years in college, the only test I have been required to take was the Praxis II tests which when passed, you will receive your teaching lisence.  In Ohio, we do not have to take the Praxis I.  As far as having to take the GMATS in order to get into your Master's Program, yes you will need to do that.  What did you get your BA?  Just as an idea, maybe you should consider getting another bachlor's degree and get it in education.  You are going to need to research the school you are going to and the state you live in to see what steps you will need to take if you are wanting to get your master's in education!\nGood luck!
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hi muddy,\n              u can offer a course in GMAT in  "brilliant tutorials"
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Generally, it's a good idea to have anywhere between a 3.7 to 4.0 GPA in the hardest possible courses in your major. In addition, make sure that your GREs,MCATs,GMATs,LSATs, etc are in the 90th percentile and above. \n Of course, there are other things that they take into consideration, such as your Statement of Purpose, and your letters of recommendations. \n If your grades are top notch and standardized test scores are phenomenal, then you have made several steps into getting for Harvard for grad school.Make sure you professors write phenomenal letters. However, if your grades and test scores are high,you're practically in to NYU, unless you apply to Stern Business School, where it's just as competitive as Harvard, except Harvard is more competitive.\n  It all depends on what you want to do in graduate school.