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15 Oct 2025, 14:16
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Hi everyone,
I initially planned to apply for MBA Round 1 next year (2026), but my situation recently changed. I left my job at the end of September and will be starting a new one in January 2026.
My first thought was to use these three months off to travel and recharge — but then I wondered if I should take advantage of this time to prepare for the GMAT and apply in Round 2 of the 2025 intake instead.
With work out of the picture, I could dedicate around 8 hours per day for about two months (through mid-December) to GMAT prep, aiming for a 700–710 score. I could then use evenings to work on applications, as I’ve already identified my target schools.
Background:
My question is:
How realistic is this plan? And what would an effective GMAT study strategy look like with this time frame?
Any advice or insights would be highly appreciated!
Thanks a lot!
I initially planned to apply for MBA Round 1 next year (2026), but my situation recently changed. I left my job at the end of September and will be starting a new one in January 2026.
My first thought was to use these three months off to travel and recharge — but then I wondered if I should take advantage of this time to prepare for the GMAT and apply in Round 2 of the 2025 intake instead.
With work out of the picture, I could dedicate around 8 hours per day for about two months (through mid-December) to GMAT prep, aiming for a 700–710 score. I could then use evenings to work on applications, as I’ve already identified my target schools.
Background:
- Undergrad in Applied Mathematics and Econometrics
- 6 years of experience in finance
- Based in West Africa
- French native speaker, but have worked in a predominantly English-speaking environment (around 70% of my daily work is in English)
My question is:
How realistic is this plan? And what would an effective GMAT study strategy look like with this time frame?
Any advice or insights would be highly appreciated!
Thanks a lot!
16 Oct 2025, 20:39
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Hi ZigZag7,
Your plan could work, but it really depends on your current GMAT score. Do you have a baseline score? If not, could you take a practice test to see where you are at?
Your plan could work, but it really depends on your current GMAT score. Do you have a baseline score? If not, could you take a practice test to see where you are at?
16 Oct 2025, 21:03
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Hi,
I'm not a GMAT expert, but I wanted to share some thoughts that might help.
Make sure your preparation doesn't backfire due to time pressure. Deadlines can make you feel rushed, and you might end up skipping over the basics. It's really important to give yourself ample time to build solid fundamentals first.
Take a mock exam — if you're scoring above 550, two months might be enough to identify and work on your gaps in order to reach your target score. But even if your score isn’t where you want it to be right now, don’t get discouraged. Do your best and give the exam a shot.
You were planning to apply next year anyway, so use these two months to make as much progress as you can. A guided GMAT course can definitely help — consider getting a 12-month subscription. That way, even if you don’t hit your desired score this time, you’ll have the resources to continue preparing and come back stronger.
All the best with your preparation!
I'm not a GMAT expert, but I wanted to share some thoughts that might help.
Make sure your preparation doesn't backfire due to time pressure. Deadlines can make you feel rushed, and you might end up skipping over the basics. It's really important to give yourself ample time to build solid fundamentals first.
Take a mock exam — if you're scoring above 550, two months might be enough to identify and work on your gaps in order to reach your target score. But even if your score isn’t where you want it to be right now, don’t get discouraged. Do your best and give the exam a shot.
You were planning to apply next year anyway, so use these two months to make as much progress as you can. A guided GMAT course can definitely help — consider getting a 12-month subscription. That way, even if you don’t hit your desired score this time, you’ll have the resources to continue preparing and come back stronger.
All the best with your preparation!
