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Hi everyone!
For the next few weeks, we’ll work on strengthening your GMAT fundamentals and building accuracy step by step. The idea is to do this together as a group so you can learn from each other’s strengths and support each other where needed.
Before we study, let's first measure where we are.
Weekly time budget: 10 to 15 hours total
Week 1 rules (so the group stays aligned)
- Quant: no calculator, focus on clean setup and accuracy first
- Timing ramp: start untimed, then soft-timed, then normal pacing only after accuracy stabilizes
- Review: keep an error log from Day 1 (details below)
- Group standard: when you share a question, post your full attempt before reading explanations
Daily workflow (use this in any week)
- Learn (reading or video): 30 to 60 minutes
- Practice (small sets): 45 to 90 minutes
- Review (error log + redo): 20 to 40 minutes
Step 0: Do these diagnostics:+
GMAT Mini Quiz: https://gmatclub.com/quiz/gmat-mini-quiz
Don’t panic about the score. This is just to identify our base line.
We will take our first official mock in a few days, but not immediately. Let’s first get a bit familiar with the format so we don’t end up wasting that attempt without knowing what to expect.
Resources+
Frequently discussed resources throughout the plan:
- Official Guide and Review Guides
- Manhattan Prep – All the Quant + DI
- Manhattan Prep – All the Verbal
- PowerScore CR Bible
- YouTube videos from trusted GMAT experts
- Popular articles from well-known prep companies
If you prefer physical books, you can easily find them online through Amazon or the publishers’ official websites.
These are just commonly referenced materials. Please do not feel restricted to them.
If you are already using a prep company, a different book, or your own preferred source, continue with that. The goal here is structure and discussion, not forcing everyone onto the same material.
Note: To make things easy, we've included practice links throughout the plan with the topic, source and difficulty already selected. However, everyone learns at their own pace! If you ever feel like the questions are a bit too tough or too easy, go ahead and adjust the difficulty level accordingly.
QUANT+
Week 1: Arithmetic, Fractions, Ratios, Percent
Let’s be clear upfront: If arithmetic, fractions, ratios, and percent aren’t solid, everything later feels harder than it should like Work & Rate, Mixtures, Probability, even DI. So this week is not about speed or tricks. It’s about clean thinking, clean setup, and building confidence early.
What this week is really about
By the end of Week 1, you should be able to:
- Translate ratios and percent into equations without freezing
- Stop making silly arithmetic mistakes (or at least catch them)
- Hit 90% accuracy on easy questions because that’s non-negotiable
- Feel calmer when you see numbers instead of annoyed
Core reads:
- Arithmetic basics: https://gmatclub.com/blog/gmat-arithmetic-101/
- Fractions & ratios overview: https://gmatclub.com/forum/math-number-theory-88376.html
- Percent deep dive: https://gmatclub.com/forum/math-number-theory-percents-91708.html
Book reference (if you have it):
- Manhattan GMAT Quant + DI
- Chapter 4: Fractions & Ratios
- Chapter 6: Percents
Videos:
Ratios:
| GMAT Club |
| Manhattan |
| GMAT Ninja |
Percent:
| GMAT Ninja |
PS: You can also follow this study plan while covering similar material from your prep company’s schedule.
Practice Sets:
Phase 1: Easy-mode practice
Target:
- Either reach 80% accuracy on 20 questions, or
- Build a clean streak of 15 correct
You have two ways to do this. Pick the one that fits how you usually study.
Option A: Manual practice (no Forum Quiz subscription needed)
Click the links below, sort by Kudos and solve questions directly on the forum.
Option B: Forum Quiz mode (recommended if you have the subscription)
- Build 2 quizzes: (1) Fractions and Ratios, (2) Percent and Interest
- Goal is the same as Option A: 80% on 20 or a streak of 15
- Do small sets (15 questions). Review after each set.
Timing ramp for Phase 1
- Set 1: Untimed (focus on setup and accuracy)
- Set 2: Soft-timed (generous time, still process-focused)
- Set 3: Normal pacing only after accuracy is stable
Phase 2: Official-style questions (only after Phase 1 feels comfortable)
Once the practice sets feel comfortable, it's good to start testing yourself on official-style questions:
Target:
- Either reach 90% accuracy on 30 questions, or
- Build a clean streak of 20 correct
| Forum Practice | Quiz |
| - Fractions & Ratios - Percent & Interest | - Fractions & Ratios - Percent & Interest |
How to post your Week 1 update in the group
Keep it simple:
- How many questions did you solve?
- Accuracy on ratios and percent?
- One mistake you’ll never repeat again
- One question link you want discussed
What’s coming next week
Number properties, multiples, factors, and remainders.
Not scary but only if this week is done properly 😉
VERBAL+
Critical Reasoning Foundations
This week is intentionally light on practice.
And that’s because most CR mistakes don’t come from not knowing the answer choices but they come from not seeing the argument clearly in the first place.
So before we touch Weaken, Strengthen, or fancy question types, we’re going to slow down and learn:
- How GMAT builds arguments
- How conclusions hide in plain sight
- Why tempting answer choices feel right even when they’re wrong
What you should get out of this week
By the end of the week, you should be able to:
- Clearly identify conclusion, premises, and assumptions
- Tell the difference between what’s stated and what’s implied
- Read CR arguments without feeling rushed or overwhelmed
- Explain why an answer is wrong, not just why one is right
Core Reads:
GMAT Club Guides
- Ultimate CR Guide for Beginners
https://gmatclub.com/forum/experts-topic-of-the-week-6-19-17-ultimate-cr-guide-for-beginners-243170.html - Why LSAT CR helps GMAT CR
https://gmatclub.com/forum/why-you-should-use-lsat-tests-for-gmat-rc-cr-239365.html
Book Reading (pick one primary source)
PowerScore CR Bible
Read these chapters carefully:
- Chapter 2: The Basics of Critical Reasoning
- Chapter 3: Question Stems and Answer Choices
- Chapter 4: Must Be True Questions
- Chapter 5: Main Point Questions
- How conclusions are identified
- Why wrong answers feel tempting
- The difference between strong language and safe language
OR
Manhattan Prep – GMAT All the Verbal
Read:
- Chapter 16: Argument Structure
- Chapter 17: Methodology
- Chapter 18: Structure-Based Family
Videos:
Choose whichever style clicks for you.
| GMAT Club |
| GMAT Ninja |
We are not doing any heavy CR drills this week.
Light application exercise (optional but recommended)
When reading any CR argument this week:
- Underline the conclusion
- List the premises
- Ask: What must be true for this to work?
End-of-week self-check
Before moving on, ask yourself honestly:
- Can I spot conclusions faster than before?
- Do I understand why some answers are “out of scope”?
- Am I reading CR more calmly?
If not then you should reread one guide and slow down further.
What’s coming next
Next Verbal update, we’ll start applying this foundation:
- Assumption, Strengthen, and Weaken
- Proper pre-thinking
- Why eliminating wrong answers is often safer than hunting for the right one
- RCs are coming up in the upcoming weeks, so sit tight.
DATA INSIGHTS+
We’ll keep Data Insights at a high level, focusing on understanding the section’s structure and question types rather than deep strategy or advanced practice.
Core Reads:
Manhattan Prep: GMAT All the Quant + DI
Chapter 1: How Quant and DI Work
Videos:
| GMAT Ninja |
| Magoosh |
Mini exposure set (Core track)
If you have a DI question bank (GMAT Club, prep company, or official), do this once:
- 2 Data Sufficiency questions (focus only on answer choice logic)
- 1 Table Analysis
- 1 Graphics Interpretation
- 1 Multi-Source Reasoning
- 1 Two-Part Analysis
Use the inbuilt GMAT Club error log tracker or the Analytics tab. If you prefer, use Excel or Google Sheets.
Minimum fields to track (keep it simple but useful)
- Topic (fractions, ratios, percent, CR conclusion, etc.)
- Error type: concept gap / setup error / calculation slip / rushed reading
- Trigger: what in the prompt pulled you off track
- Fix: one sentence rule you will apply next time
Redo rule
- Redo every missed question after a fixed frequency (recommended after each week) without looking at the solution.
GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDELINES+
How to post your Week 1 update in the group (copy/paste template)
- Reading sources & Time spent:
- Quant questions solved:
- Quant accuracy: fractions & ratios __% | percent __%
- One question link I want discussed (include your full attempt):
Question discussion standard (so we learn faster)
When you post a question for discussion:
- Quant: post your equation setup and why you chose it
- CR: label conclusion and premises, then state your predicted gap
- Do this before reading explanations
02 Mar 2026, 09:52
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Happy learning everyone!!
hr1212
12 Mar 2026, 07:32
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Hey guys, where is week 2 posted?
