Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
May 1408:30 AM PDT
-09:30 AM PDT
Most GMAT test-takers are intimidated by the hardest GMAT Verbal questions. In this session, Target Test Prep GMAT instructor Erika Tyler-John, a 100th percentile GMAT scorer, will show you how top scorers break down challenging Verbal questions..
May 1212:00 PM EDT
-11:59 PM EDT
Make the most of your break with the most realistic GMAT™ prep. Take up to $700 off select products.- May 13
08:30 AM PDT
-09:30 AM PDT
In Episode 4 of our GMAT Ninja CR series, we tackle the most intimidating CR question type: Boldface & "Legalese" questions. If you've ever stared at an answer choice that reads, "The first is a consideration introduced to counter a position that... - Jun 10
06:00 AM PDT
-06:15 PM PDT
Register for the GMAT Club Virtual MBA Spotlight Fair – the world’s premier event for serious MBA candidates. This is your chance to hear directly from Admissions Directors at nearly every Top 30 MBA program..
29 Mar 2014, 14:35
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hey GMAT club! I am taking the GMAT for the first time in 8 weeks. It has been a while since putting my math skills to the test outside of my recent college experience. I will be working on those areas which I am rusty. My reading comprehension is pretty good, but I could use a boost there as well.
I recently took my first practice GMAT with no initial studying and scored a 550 Q 35 and V 31. I know that I can do much better now that I have a feel for the test and what to expect. I ordered Manhattan's math series to help with my quant. I am an avid reader, but have switched from non fiction to fiction, and also started reading some of the online magazines recommended in the forum. I need to put myself on a schedule and am thinking that 6 days a week at 1-2 hours per day should put me on track for a 650+ score.
I am in school this semester, but I have time to study. I can be very militant about my time usage, but I do not want to burn myself out, or worse, not retain what I am learning. Is there a recommended amount of studying to do in a week?
I typically perform well on tests as pressure is hardly an issue.
Any thoughts or recommendations on prep would be appreciated.
Thanks!
-Keith
I recently took my first practice GMAT with no initial studying and scored a 550 Q 35 and V 31. I know that I can do much better now that I have a feel for the test and what to expect. I ordered Manhattan's math series to help with my quant. I am an avid reader, but have switched from non fiction to fiction, and also started reading some of the online magazines recommended in the forum. I need to put myself on a schedule and am thinking that 6 days a week at 1-2 hours per day should put me on track for a 650+ score.
I am in school this semester, but I have time to study. I can be very militant about my time usage, but I do not want to burn myself out, or worse, not retain what I am learning. Is there a recommended amount of studying to do in a week?
I typically perform well on tests as pressure is hardly an issue.
Any thoughts or recommendations on prep would be appreciated.
Thanks!
-Keith
04 Apr 2014, 08:05
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi Keith,
While each student’s needs are different, we recommend each student takes between 80-120 hours to complete their studies.
In terms of how many hours per day to study, you should look at how much time you have available versus the hours recommended above. 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.
Regards,
Elizabeth
While each student’s needs are different, we recommend each student takes between 80-120 hours to complete their studies.
In terms of how many hours per day to study, you should look at how much time you have available versus the hours recommended above. 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.
Regards,
Elizabeth
04 Apr 2014, 13:09
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hi Keith,
Hope you are doing well - sounds like you are very organized. Awesome quality for getting this GMAT preparation done! The time that you need to put in depends on many factors but in general 2 hours per weekday and 4 hours per weekend day with one day off should get you to your GMAT goal. However, as you get closer to the test (around 25 days out) it may help to ramp up a bit because you will be taking more timed GMAT practice. There's no getting around the fact that a 75 minute quant section plus the review will take more than 2 hours. It is important to consider burnout but over two months you should be OK. That said - leave plenty of time for rest and relaxation. Once you are done studying for the day give yourself a break:) If on a certain day you are having a tough time with whatever else is going on in your life or you are just tired and unfocused then give yourself a rest.
I have been working on an 11 week GMAT Study Schedule. Perhaps the intro will help give you some ideas about how to approach your studies. While you are at it this is article on good GMAT Study Habits might be a helpful primer for getting some efficient GMAT work done. Let me know if you have any questions!
Happy Studies,
A.
Hope you are doing well - sounds like you are very organized. Awesome quality for getting this GMAT preparation done! The time that you need to put in depends on many factors but in general 2 hours per weekday and 4 hours per weekend day with one day off should get you to your GMAT goal. However, as you get closer to the test (around 25 days out) it may help to ramp up a bit because you will be taking more timed GMAT practice. There's no getting around the fact that a 75 minute quant section plus the review will take more than 2 hours. It is important to consider burnout but over two months you should be OK. That said - leave plenty of time for rest and relaxation. Once you are done studying for the day give yourself a break:) If on a certain day you are having a tough time with whatever else is going on in your life or you are just tired and unfocused then give yourself a rest.
I have been working on an 11 week GMAT Study Schedule. Perhaps the intro will help give you some ideas about how to approach your studies. While you are at it this is article on good GMAT Study Habits might be a helpful primer for getting some efficient GMAT work done. Let me know if you have any questions!
Happy Studies,
A.
