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GRE after GMAT
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01 Apr 2016, 13:30
01 Apr 2016, 13:30
Hi,
I will apply to dual degree MS+MBA program this year and I will have to take both GMAT and GRE. Currently I'm preparing for GMAT retake and my preparation is in good shape. My current GMAT score is 720 and I want to have a 760 in next two months. After GMAT I plan to take GRE. My question is how much time would I need to prepare for GRE after GMAT? I will aim for 99%ile in both GRE and GMAT. How much of my GMAT preparation will help me for GRE. I have heard that GRE requires a good vocab. Considering that I have decent vocab and given that I have done well on GMAT, can I expect that I will be done with GRE well before the deadlines for sept/oct?
Regards
Tarun
I will apply to dual degree MS+MBA program this year and I will have to take both GMAT and GRE. Currently I'm preparing for GMAT retake and my preparation is in good shape. My current GMAT score is 720 and I want to have a 760 in next two months. After GMAT I plan to take GRE. My question is how much time would I need to prepare for GRE after GMAT? I will aim for 99%ile in both GRE and GMAT. How much of my GMAT preparation will help me for GRE. I have heard that GRE requires a good vocab. Considering that I have decent vocab and given that I have done well on GMAT, can I expect that I will be done with GRE well before the deadlines for sept/oct?
Regards
Tarun
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Re: GRE after GMAT
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02 Apr 2016, 09:50
02 Apr 2016, 09:50
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Hello Tarun,
In my opinion if you are already hitting 720 in GMAT. you are already in a good position to score 99percentile in GRE. The general consensus is that the quant section of GMAT is tougher than GRE and GRE verbal is a bit tougher than GMAT. I think even one month is enough for GRE preparation after your GMAT exam. You should target 170 in the quants section in GRE, that will put you in a good position.
Soumya
In my opinion if you are already hitting 720 in GMAT. you are already in a good position to score 99percentile in GRE. The general consensus is that the quant section of GMAT is tougher than GRE and GRE verbal is a bit tougher than GMAT. I think even one month is enough for GRE preparation after your GMAT exam. You should target 170 in the quants section in GRE, that will put you in a good position.
Soumya
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Re: GRE after GMAT
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02 Apr 2016, 22:00
02 Apr 2016, 22:00
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Hi Tarun,
The verbal skills tested in GRE are mainly divided into the following:
The first two types are the ones that you will come across most. Since you have already gone through GMAT, you can easily depend on your RC skills to get through GRE RC. The second type will be a bit new to you since it's mostly vocabulary dependent. Since you only want to prepare for a month I suggest you do two things simultaneously to have the maximum effect on your score:
I would recommend you to test your quant and verbal skills using our newly launched GRE sectional tests.
These are meant for test takers who are targeting high percentiles.
I hope this helps.
Soumya
The verbal skills tested in GRE are mainly divided into the following:
- Reading Comprehension
- Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence
- Paragraph Argument or critical reasoning
The first two types are the ones that you will come across most. Since you have already gone through GMAT, you can easily depend on your RC skills to get through GRE RC. The second type will be a bit new to you since it's mostly vocabulary dependent. Since you only want to prepare for a month I suggest you do two things simultaneously to have the maximum effect on your score:
- Building your vocabulary: Materials like Barron's 333 High-frequency words, Manhattan 500 advanced GRE words, Vocabulary.com, etc
- Practice, Practice , Practice...... : Buy Manhattan's Text completion and Sentence equivalence and practice + complete the 2nd Edition Official GRE guide. Those will be more than enough for you.
I would recommend you to test your quant and verbal skills using our newly launched GRE sectional tests.
These are meant for test takers who are targeting high percentiles.
I hope this helps.
Soumya
