Hacking the GMAT in 8 Days

[lakshman111]

This is how [deleted - see below!]. I hope this helps!

[StaceyKoprince]

Hi, lakshman111

I've removed the link from your post because, here in this folder, I have to approve everything that's posted. I read through your blog and I think you make some very good points, but I also think that other points are really not optimal for the majority of people studying for the GMAT.

For the most part, the people who can do what you did (and I'm one of them!) are those same people who just "know" how standardized tests work. We think the same way as the test writers and so we can internalize and find patterns almost without thinking consciously about what we're taking in. Our brains are built for it.

Most people, though, can't work this way - that's why these tests are so hard for the majority of the population. That's also why prep materials go into so much depth and why it takes most people months to study - because most people have to learn how to think about this stuff in the first place.

I'm really happy for you that you got your score (and that it took you such a short time!). I can't, though, endorse this approach for the vast majority of students. It works only in very limited cases.

If you would like to re-post your link, you can do so in the GMAT Test Day folder. There, each student posts for him/herself and teachers don't respond or endorse any particular strategy.

Good luck with applications!