GMAT and CAIA prep.

Hi guys, trying to decide whether it is worth trying to take both GMAT and CAIA at the same time.

Previous GMAT score was in low 600's about 5 months ago (stopped preparing after that). CAIA - i have an undergraduate degree in finance with 4.0, but no experience with the test.

I can dedicate all my time to the exams, which is about 55-60 days purely for preparation. I can say that i am really average in terms of standardized tests and my concern is that GMAT has also changed its verbal structure, which, now, relies mostly on RC rather than SC in verbal. RC has always been a huge pain for me - not native/can't focus.

Also, i am taking a GMAT via coupon, so no cost here.

Thanks!

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