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Preparing for the GMAT requires a significant amount of dedication, focus, and strategic planning. One of the most critical components of a successful GMAT strategy is time management techniques. With the clock ticking down from 45 minutes for each section, every second counts, and having a clear timing strategy can make the difference between a good score and a great score. Let's dive deep into effective timing strategies for each section of the GMAT: Data Insights, Quantitative, and Verbal. We'll provide detailed plans to help you manage your time efficiently, ensuring you maximize your performance on test day.
Check out our detailed blog for Quant and DI strategy: Beat the GMAT Clock: In-Depth GMAT Timing Strategies for High Achievers
Verbal Timing Strategy:
The Verbal section, which assesses your reading comprehension and critical reasoning skills, also demands a strategic approach to time management.
Breakdown of Timing:
1. Questions 1 to 7: Spend 14 minutes. When 33 minutes are left, you should be at question 7. Start with a steady pace, allocating about 2 minutes per question. This segment sets the foundation for your performance in the Verbal section. Focus on understanding the questions thoroughly and avoid rushing.
2. Questions 8 to 14: Spend 11 minutes. Aim to be at question 14 with 22 minutes remaining. You have slightly less time here, around 1.6 minutes per question. This is the time to take a couple of risks while picking up the pace. If a question seems particularly difficult, make an educated guess and move on to keep on schedule.
3. Questions 15 to 23: Spend 20 minutes. For the final stretch, you have about 2.2 minutes per question. In the last few questions, candidates are usually hurried by the ticking clock. GMAC strategically designs these questions to be easier for this reason. However, due to the time crunch, candidates often err on these simpler questions, which lowers their scores. Because these are the final questions, there is no opportunity to recover from these mistakes and improve the score.
Here are a few more resources for GMAT prep schedule, mock test analysis, timing techniques and CR & RC strategies.
"From Average to Outstanding: Mastering GMAT Critical Reasoning Strategies"
"GMAT Reading Comprehension Made Easy: Effective Strategies for High Scores"
"Beat the GMAT Clock: In-Depth GMAT Timing Strategies for High Achievers"
"Boost Your GMAT/GRE Scores: The Art of Analyzing Mock Tests"
"From Planning to Performance: 3 Months to GRE & GMAT Success"
"The Art of Analyzing GRE/GMAT Mock Tests!"
"How to Build A GMAT Preparation Schedule! Score Improvement in 90 Days."
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Check out our detailed blog for Quant and DI strategy: Beat the GMAT Clock: In-Depth GMAT Timing Strategies for High Achievers
Verbal Timing Strategy:
The Verbal section, which assesses your reading comprehension and critical reasoning skills, also demands a strategic approach to time management.
Breakdown of Timing:
1. Questions 1 to 7: Spend 14 minutes. When 33 minutes are left, you should be at question 7. Start with a steady pace, allocating about 2 minutes per question. This segment sets the foundation for your performance in the Verbal section. Focus on understanding the questions thoroughly and avoid rushing.
2. Questions 8 to 14: Spend 11 minutes. Aim to be at question 14 with 22 minutes remaining. You have slightly less time here, around 1.6 minutes per question. This is the time to take a couple of risks while picking up the pace. If a question seems particularly difficult, make an educated guess and move on to keep on schedule.
3. Questions 15 to 23: Spend 20 minutes. For the final stretch, you have about 2.2 minutes per question. In the last few questions, candidates are usually hurried by the ticking clock. GMAC strategically designs these questions to be easier for this reason. However, due to the time crunch, candidates often err on these simpler questions, which lowers their scores. Because these are the final questions, there is no opportunity to recover from these mistakes and improve the score.
Here are a few more resources for GMAT prep schedule, mock test analysis, timing techniques and CR & RC strategies.
"From Average to Outstanding: Mastering GMAT Critical Reasoning Strategies"
"GMAT Reading Comprehension Made Easy: Effective Strategies for High Scores"
"Beat the GMAT Clock: In-Depth GMAT Timing Strategies for High Achievers"
"Boost Your GMAT/GRE Scores: The Art of Analyzing Mock Tests"
"From Planning to Performance: 3 Months to GRE & GMAT Success"
"The Art of Analyzing GRE/GMAT Mock Tests!"
"How to Build A GMAT Preparation Schedule! Score Improvement in 90 Days."
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