Recent GMAT and B School Insight

Gents,

Nearing the time I need to apply and go to bschool. I understand there have been similar posts, BUT given the nature of the GMAT, I feel anything on this subject older than a year is now dated.

For those of us applying to b school and taking the GMAT I have a few questions:

  1. Tips and tricks for the recent GMAT. Were there any takeaways from people who have taken it (somewhat) recently)?
  2. What is the best test prep? (Manhattan, Kaplan, what?)
  3. What is the best preparation regimen? I have heard the daily approach for x hours each day is best, but open to other opinions.
  4. How many times should you take it? (Assuming you don't get a perfect score the first time)?\
  5. (low priority) how much is this like a high school test (more method and reps)? How much is it like an MCAT (lots of studying).

Thank you so much in advance!

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