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Hi I just started to prepare for GMAT and I have no idea what i am doing i have a schedule, understanding of the syllabus and so on but i honestly do not understand what i am doing kindly help me

MBAACCOUNT2025 · Answer

Hi   Shrinu  ,

Starting GMAT prep can feel overwhelming, but here’s a simple plan to ease into it: 
 1. Spend 1-2 hours daily to build a foundation. Pick one topic at a time and focus on understanding the fundamentals (e.g., Number Properties, Algebra basics). 
 2. After understanding a concept, try a few practice questions. Don’t rush; focus on getting comfortable with the type of questions and common traps. 
 3. As you grow more comfortable, increase study time, focus on harder questions, and add in regular reviews of past topics to reinforce learning.

Take it step-by-step, and you’ll soon find your rhythm. All the Best!!

Ayeka · Answer

you can start with giving an official mock & know your base score (your strong sections & weak sections, where you are facing problem while solving questions.... Speed, accuracy, time management...) 
And then you can make a new study schedule that can help you improve. 
If your base score was in Range 400-600, then you can start with GMAT OFFICIAL GUIDES. 
If your base score was above 600, then you can directly go for trickier questions, either you can use GMAT CLUB TESTS or FORUM QUIZ or any other prep questions set.

Hope it helps!

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Shrinu,

I see you are just starting out and have a bunch of questions, so here is some general advice on how to get going with your GMAT prep.

To begin, I suggest you spend a day or two familiarizing yourself with the GMAT’s general structure and content, especially Data Sufficiency questions, which are unique to the GMAT. Then take  an official practice test   to get your baseline score. Doing so will help you gauge the amount of work required to reach your target score.

In fact, this article will give you an idea about how many hours you’ll need to prepare:  How Many Hours Should I Study for the GMAT Focus?

Once you have a baseline score, adopt a prep strategy consisting of topical learning and practice. In other words, focus on just one topic at a time and practice that topic until you achieve mastery.

For instance, let's consider your study of Number Properties. First, immerse yourself in all aspects of this topic, and then, focus solely on Number Property questions. After each problem set, take the time to delve into your incorrect answers. This self-reflection is a powerful tool that allows you to understand your learning process and make significant improvements. For instance, if you made a mistake in a remainder question, ask yourself why. Was it a careless error? Did you not apply the remainder formula correctly? Was there a concept in the question that you didn't grasp?

By meticulously analyzing your mistakes, you will efficiently address your weaknesses and, consequently, enhance your GMAT quant skills. This process has been unequivocally proven to be effective. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all Quant, Verbal, and DI topics. This article outlines the different phases of this part of your prep:

-  The Phases of Preparing for the GMAT

Once you have mastered all of the content, you can begin taking official practice tests. With each test, carefully review your results to identify remaining gaps in your content knowledge and work on strengthening those areas until you fully understand them. Then (and only then) take another practice test. Repeat this process until you reach (or exceed!) your goal score.

Here’s an article on how to structure your prep:  GMAT Preparation Strategy

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