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Hi, I am going to start with my preparation to the GMAT exam. I´ve found a lot of information here and now I am confused: can anybody give me a good starting point an a good schedule or study plan to deal with this exam? My objetive is to be ready to august/september.
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(I am still checking this amazing website :-D ).
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Start by gaining a basic level of familiarity about the test, then take a practice test so that you know how far away you are from your target score. That will help you to structure your studying and to divide up your time between quant and verbal.

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Hi, I am going to start with my preparation to the GMAT exam. I´ve found a lot of information here and now I am confused: can anybody give me a good starting point an a good schedule or study plan to deal with this exam? My objetive is to be ready to august/september.
Thx in advanced.
(I am still checking this amazing website :-D ).
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First step- Take one test of GMAT Prep software.
Second step- Analyse your weak area where you have scored less
Third Step- Start From basic level clear your fundamental. After a month again give one test check how much you have improved from your previous attempt in that section.
Three Months before your actual GMAT start your practice with OG series . OG series is must for your prep
You have lot of time for preparation.
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Hi petersa2,

The general approach we recommend is

1) take GMATPrep test - get familiar with the interface / question tpes.
2) Dedicate 5 -10 consecutive days focused only on your weakest section - nothing else. Idea is to maximize improvement and retention before getting confused with other question types.
3) Continue dedicating multiple consecutive days to each remaining section - budget days based on your comfort level.
4) Mix them all together - note that as you are doing questions you should be doing a mix of OG questions and Practice Pill Platformquestions.
5) Take a full length practice test - another GMATPREP test would be good here.

Only sit in for the exam if you can reach your target score in practice.

For details of our 1 month study plan, go to:
https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... study-plan
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It is great that you have a lot of time to prep before your target test date at the end of the summer. As others have said, a diagnostic is a crucial start and the GMATPrep software is excellent for that. Analyzing those results in relation to your target score will help you figure out how much prep you should complete and otherwise help you get a feel for the task ahead of you.

If you are looking for a detailed, professional guide to self-study, I'd like to suggest my book - GMAT Clarity. I've just published it on Amazon and it is currently only $7! It has a lot of guidance that you would find useful. Starting out with GMAT prep can be a bit intimidating, but it will help you orient yourself.
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thank you, all of you, very much!
Now, I have a clear idea how to start this long journey.
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