Hi everyone,

I am really struggling to find the motivation to get back into study-mode. I first decided that I wanted to go to b-school in May of this year, after attending an INSEAD event in my hometown. So after doing some research online and understanding what the GMAT is about, I realized that my main problem area would be math. So I bought a basic mathbook and spent the summer going over it, and then started an online prep-course in the beginning of August. Only then did I realize just how weak my math skills are. But I kept working at it, and after getting through the prep course and doing countless problems in the prep-books, I took a practice exam and scored way below what I need: 500 total - 20Q and 35V.

I had been studying after work from 5pm - 10pm nearly every day + nearly every weekend for about 2 months. I pretty much bailed on my social life to focus on GMAT, I wasn't really focusing much at work and I wasn't sleeping well or exercising.. But I felt that it would be worth a couple of months of hard work if I could get at least close to my dream score (650-700).

But then when I saw my quant score of 22, I realized just how much more work I had in front of me. I didn't dissolve into tears, but it really hit me just how much more effort I would need to put into this process. So I took some time off to have some fun, exercise and relax. But now it has been 4 weeks and I am still totally unmotivated to get back to studying. I am just so BORED of math! I did have some progress every day I studied, but it is in baby-steps and it is just so boring to pore over these basic math books instead of working on actual GMAT problems. I have considered hiring a tutor which would force me to study, but I can't find anything in my country, only online prep courses... I do really want to go to b-school, but this GMAT process really sucks

I would really appreciate any advice on how you all kept your motivation up, got back into a good study routine, beat your own weak areas, etc. Sorry for the long rant here, I hope someone out there can relate

Thanks everyone!

I'm in the same boat. Was studying for a retake continuously for about 11 weeks. About two weeks ago started feeling burnt out and decided I needed a break. I am now picking up the study materials again and am slowly gaining motivation. After going through a few practice problems I feel the fire igniting again.

If you're getting bored learning concepts, try doing some practice problems. Although the process of learning the basics before attempting problems is often recommended, it does not mean the process is the best method for everyone. Perhaps attempting a few practice problems will help get your motivation to learn the basics going again (this was true in my case).

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The explanations are very good haven't tried his course but from the explanations provided I'm sure it would be very good.

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Having been working on my prep for just less than a month I can definitely agree with the statement someone made on this forum (can't remember who). You will have moments when you feel really stupid compared to everyone else and have days when you feel like this GMAT will be a breeze but really you are just somewhere in between. So put in the hard work and it will work out! (that's what I am telling myself anyhow)
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