Re: when to take the GMAT

I know a lot of people who canceled their scores the first time they
took the GMAT.  You should definitely allocate yourself enough time to
take it twice if necessary.  Also, the sooner you apply the better
chance you have of getting in for a lot of grad schools.  Applying in
Spring, would put you at taking the GMAT for a first time in December.
 By mid-January you should be sending those apps out if you don't plan
on retaking the exam.

If you already started studying in the summer though, then it is a
good idea to take it in Nov. because spending more than 2-3 months
studying is just unnecessary torture, after a certain point the extra
studying doesn't help too much and it just gets you tired.

good luck,
Robert
http://www.GMATquiz.com

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mary) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dan) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> > Hi,
> > I want to apply to schools this spring 04, to enroll for the Fall '04.
> > 
> > When is the ideal time to take the GMAT?
> 
> You should plan on taking the GMAT at least a month before the
> application deadlines, to ensure your score arrives on time. Expect
> 2-3 months of diligent study - 1-2 hours of practicing your
> fundamentals and doing practice questions, and one full-length test
> each (or every other) weekend. If you're naturally brilliant at
> standardized tests, you might need less time, but the GMAT tends to
> surprise people quite a bit. You should plan to take it by November,
> really, in case you're not happy with your score and want to take it
> again (you can only take it once per calendar month).
> 
> I would suggest getting Cracking the GMAT - excellent overview of the
> test and really solid strategies for each question type. The CD that
> comes with it (if you get the version with the CD, that is) has 4
> practice tests with full answer explanations. Also get the Official
> Guide (easiest to get from mba.com) and download the two Powerprep
> tests from mba.com.
> 
> Good luck!