Vikhyath wrote:
I wanted to know the best GMAT study plan for a 40 day period with a time frame of 6-9hrs/day . Also how to tackle problems faced in the data sufficiency and sentence correction parts of gmat within this time period.
So here is the thing about standard study plans: they work for very few people. Most people would need to majorly modify them to suit their needs but by the time they are done with modifications, they realise that they have completely revamped it and would have done a better job had they started out from scratch. Don't look outside for a plan - create one. It takes just half an hour and is perfect for you. There are guidelines that you should keep in mind while making one:
Here are some tips for making the ideal study plan for yourself:
- Make it as detailed as possible - each day the time to be put, area to work on, how many questions, from where etc
- Decide on the time that you can put in during weekdays and during weekends. Don't plan anything for the last day of the week since you would need it to cover up in case you fall behind during the week.
- Jot down your strengths and weaknesses. Allot majority of the time to weaknesses and some to strengths (for practice). Decide the resources you will use in each case.
- Allot your most productive hours to actual "learning of the concept" phase i.e. theory of weak areas.
- Allot a day for a practice test every 15 days and then 2 days for complete analysis - including revision of concepts in which you faced problems.
- Thereafter, revise your strengths/weaknesses list if required and repeat.
Which resources are you using for Verbal?
The official guide is a must. In addition, you might need to look at the verbal curriculum of a prep company. Here is a four part SC video you will find useful:
https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/free-gmat-lesson/Our DS book is available free of cost here:
https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/Also, check out this post:
https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/2015/01 ... tudy-plan/
It talks about study plans. Here is an excerpt from it:
(1) You can fit in to your lifestyle so that you can keep to it.
This means that you factor in your hobbies and, yes, limitations. If you’re not a morning person, you won’t keep to a schedule of studying every morning before work. If you thrive on a good workout, giving up your soccer league or gym regimen completely won’t work either. And friends, family, work functions, etc. are always important.
2) You can build on.
The best study plans are those that start a bit smaller and build into something more robust, like a “Couch to 5k (or marathon)” training program. If you want to run a marathon, you start with a couple miles and build up to 18-20 milers as your body is ready for it. If you want a 700 on the GMAT, you start with a handful of study sessions per week and build into longer sessions when they’re more purposeful and you know what you’re using the time to work on.
3) Focus on achievement, not activity.
Veritas Prep emphasizes the famous John Wooden quote “never mistake activity for achievement”, meaning that simply spending 4 hours studying Sentence Correction, for example, isn’t going to get the job done; it’s the quality of study that helps. So hold yourself accountable for goals, not time spent. Think in terms of “I want to do 25 SC problems focusing on major error categories first, then thinking of logical meaning second”