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09 Feb 2014, 20:25
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So I've been wanting to take the GMAT for a long time now. I've done off and on studying over the past year or so but haven't taken the time to do hardcore three months because I've been transferred for work and my career path has changed in the past year or so. I want to get this thing done with and out of the way before the summer time. My girlfriend has to take a test of her own so I want to just sit with her and hash this thing out. I'm looking at 75 days from today as a potential test date, but I'm afraid I'm cutting myself short. I've taken a prep exam and scored around a 550. I definitely lean better towards verbal/writing but my math suffers... I think at this point I'm get overly stressed out thinking about it, and I just really don't want to take the thing, screw it up, and ruin my chances. Is this do able? Anyone have advice?
10 Feb 2014, 01:27
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Performing well on the GMAT is indeed possible within your prospective time frame, but it will require a level of commitment and focus that, for whatever reasons, has been lacking in your previous preparation. Fortunately, you are probably knowlegeable about the GMAT, what to expect, which products to use, and so forth. In other words, you should be able to organize a solid study plan.
I certainly realize and appreciate that life can complicate one's GMAT preparation. Before getting started, then, it might be a good idea to schedule certain days and times that are solely devoted to the GMAT. Have that sit-down with your girlfriend and see whether you two can reach an understanding. Do your best to clearly explain your goals and what it will require to reach them. Likewise, listen to her and understand her test goals and input. And please do not become too stressed! Focusing on the whole thing (GMAT, relationship with said girlfriend at this time, school application, MBA, work, etc.) is just too much. Just take things one at a time and divide your overall preparation into digestible pieces.
Good luck!
I certainly realize and appreciate that life can complicate one's GMAT preparation. Before getting started, then, it might be a good idea to schedule certain days and times that are solely devoted to the GMAT. Have that sit-down with your girlfriend and see whether you two can reach an understanding. Do your best to clearly explain your goals and what it will require to reach them. Likewise, listen to her and understand her test goals and input. And please do not become too stressed! Focusing on the whole thing (GMAT, relationship with said girlfriend at this time, school application, MBA, work, etc.) is just too much. Just take things one at a time and divide your overall preparation into digestible pieces.
Good luck!
13 Feb 2014, 09:30
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150 points is a big jump, but I've read stories on this board about even bigger jumps. So it is possible, and if you want to achieve it in just over two months, you need a solid study plan. Why do you have to take the test in 75 days? If this is flexible, you have a better chance of achieving the score jump you want. Do you have a solid study plan yet? This is what we recommend, time-wise:
In terms of how many hours per day to study, you should look at how much time you have available. We suggest that you study for at least 1.5 hours per weekday and 4+ hours on weekend days (assuming you have a traditional work-week schedule). You should also pay attention to your personal needs. For example, if you find that 4 hours of study is too much and you are not absorbing information, then reduce the number of hours you study at one time. It would be counterproductive to continue studying if you’re too exhausted.
You should also take short breaks after each hour of studying to clear your head and renew your energy. Ideally 10-17 study hours per week is good goal, but this can easily go up or down based on your availability and how soon your test is coming. Part of the your study time should also involve reviewing summaries and notes you take along the way. In total, it’s ideal to allow 8 to 12 weeks to study properly for the GMAT.
In terms of how many hours per day to study, you should look at how much time you have available. We suggest that you study for at least 1.5 hours per weekday and 4+ hours on weekend days (assuming you have a traditional work-week schedule). You should also pay attention to your personal needs. For example, if you find that 4 hours of study is too much and you are not absorbing information, then reduce the number of hours you study at one time. It would be counterproductive to continue studying if you’re too exhausted.
You should also take short breaks after each hour of studying to clear your head and renew your energy. Ideally 10-17 study hours per week is good goal, but this can easily go up or down based on your availability and how soon your test is coming. Part of the your study time should also involve reviewing summaries and notes you take along the way. In total, it’s ideal to allow 8 to 12 weeks to study properly for the GMAT.
