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Guidelines For GMAT
Step 1: Get familiar with GMAT and download GMATPrep
• Get yourself familiar with official GMAT website https://www.mba.com/.
• Get familiar with GMAT Test Structure: https://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-...
• Review GMAT Prep Timeline: https://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-...
• Download GMATPrep from the link (https://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-...), its a free software with 2 practice tests released by makers of the GMAT. These 2 tests contain real GMAT questions, follow real GMAT principles and are the best at estimating your GMAT score at any point in time.
Step 2: Take a full length Diagnostic Test (you can skip AWA & IR - first two sections)
The main reason to take this test is that you can see your current proficiency level and then compare it with the target score you want to achieve, which is dependent on which business school you want to target. Top 10 B-Schools required an average score of +715.
Step 3: Identify Your Weaknesses
Take a look at your Diagnostic test score (you will get one three digit score such as 600 (Highest score is 800) and 2 two-digit scores such as 35, 40 (highest percentile is 51 in each section) those two are your raw scores for each of the sections). See how you scored in each. Also, do a basic mistake analysis and understand which question types are the most challenging for you. For Quant section you can have two broad categories PS, DS & for Verbal section CR, RC, SC and potentially even more detailed such as probability, or assumption questions, etc. Look for your mistakes in detail, which type of questions you got wrong and why?
Step 4: Design Study Plan
Depending on the gap between your current score vs. target score, you need to plan your study to overcome those gaps. You will need books or online tutorial or in person course to refresh/learn fundamentals and then test taking strategies. Once you have a good proficiency on fundamental concepts, you will also need GMAT tests to practice those strategies and also evaluate your prep level.
On average it takes 3-6 months to prepare. Full-time professional should study 2-3 hours on workday and 5-6 hours on weekends. Before taking the GMAT exam, take GMAT mocks exams as mentioned below.
Important Notes:
1) You need to master the foundational concepts first, before you take the tests. Solving hundred of questions will not help. Do the concept building first and then practice.
2) Preparation Time: Your preparation time is directly proportional to your current proficiency level vs. the target score you want to achieve. The more you need to improve, the more time you would need to achieve the target score. On average you need up to 3 to 6 months with full-time job. However, exceptions are always there i.e. some might need a month and for others they need longer time. If you study 2-3 hours on work days and 5-6 hours on weekends then 3-6 months are enough for most of the test takers to achieve +700 score.
The rule is pretty simple: GMAT try to test your basic English & math, if you have gaps in foundational concepts such as grammar, geometry, algebra etc., you would need to spend some time to refresh or learn them - once you are conceptually clear then you develop & practice strategic test taking skills such as timing, reasoning etc.
Assess Your Progress:
After spending time studying for the exam, take your second free GMATPrep practice test. How well did you do? Do you need more time? Did you improve in your weaker areas and maintain your strengths? Use the results to further direct your studies.
Focus on your problem areas but don’t forget to review the areas where you do well.
Ultimately, it’s how smart you study, not just how long you study that matters. Plan a study strategy that allows you however much time you need to feel prepared and one that addresses your own test-taking challenges so that your exam results reflect your ability and not your knowledge or lack of knowledge about the test.
PLEASE NOTE NO SCORE is IMPOSSIBLE, study for the GMAT exam until you are comfortable with the test question formats, concepts, timing, and pace.
GMAT PREPARATION MATERIAL:
First start the preparation from Manhattan GMAT books and once your concepts are clear then open Official Guides books to Practice questions.
1. Official Guide Books (MUST) - These books are MUST for practice only.
The Official Guide for GMAT Review
The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review
The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review
2. Manhattan GMAT Books:
Manhattan Foundation of GMAT Verbal
Manhattan The Critical Reasoning Guide
Manhattan The Reading Comprehension Guide
The Sentence Correction Guide
Manhattan The Foundation of GMAT Math
Manhattan The Algebra
Manhattan The Fractions, Decimals, & Percent Guide
Manhattan The Number Properties Guide
Manhattan The Word Problems Guide
Manhattan Geometry
Manhattan Advanced GMAT Quant
Manhattan The GMAT Roadmap
Manhattan The Integrated Reasoning & Essay Guide
OR
3. Magoosh Online Tutorial:
If you are not comfortable reading books then you can try 90 days Magoosh online tutorial course for GMAT via the following website https://gmat.magoosh.com/plans ($ 199). However, you can get premium account at a discounted price, for discount, please contact us.
4. PowerScore Critical Reasoning Bible
For Critical Reasoning concepts, you must go through this book or Manhattan CR Book.
MOCK Tests: (Mandatory)
1. GMAT PREP Exam Pack 1: (2 Full-Length Exams ($ 49))
2. GMAT PREP Exam Pack 2: (2 Full-Length Exams ($49)
3. GMAT PREP: (2 Full-Length Exams (FREE))
4. Manhattan GMAT Mock Tests: (Optional - Good for practice) (1 FREE) 6 Full-Length Exams ($49)
5. Veritas Prep GMAT Mock Tests: (Optional - Good for Practice) (1 FREE) 7 Full-Length Exams ($49)
Step 1: Get familiar with GMAT and download GMATPrep
• Get yourself familiar with official GMAT website https://www.mba.com/.
• Get familiar with GMAT Test Structure: https://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-...
• Review GMAT Prep Timeline: https://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-...
• Download GMATPrep from the link (https://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-...), its a free software with 2 practice tests released by makers of the GMAT. These 2 tests contain real GMAT questions, follow real GMAT principles and are the best at estimating your GMAT score at any point in time.
Step 2: Take a full length Diagnostic Test (you can skip AWA & IR - first two sections)
The main reason to take this test is that you can see your current proficiency level and then compare it with the target score you want to achieve, which is dependent on which business school you want to target. Top 10 B-Schools required an average score of +715.
Step 3: Identify Your Weaknesses
Take a look at your Diagnostic test score (you will get one three digit score such as 600 (Highest score is 800) and 2 two-digit scores such as 35, 40 (highest percentile is 51 in each section) those two are your raw scores for each of the sections). See how you scored in each. Also, do a basic mistake analysis and understand which question types are the most challenging for you. For Quant section you can have two broad categories PS, DS & for Verbal section CR, RC, SC and potentially even more detailed such as probability, or assumption questions, etc. Look for your mistakes in detail, which type of questions you got wrong and why?
Step 4: Design Study Plan
Depending on the gap between your current score vs. target score, you need to plan your study to overcome those gaps. You will need books or online tutorial or in person course to refresh/learn fundamentals and then test taking strategies. Once you have a good proficiency on fundamental concepts, you will also need GMAT tests to practice those strategies and also evaluate your prep level.
On average it takes 3-6 months to prepare. Full-time professional should study 2-3 hours on workday and 5-6 hours on weekends. Before taking the GMAT exam, take GMAT mocks exams as mentioned below.
Important Notes:
1) You need to master the foundational concepts first, before you take the tests. Solving hundred of questions will not help. Do the concept building first and then practice.
2) Preparation Time: Your preparation time is directly proportional to your current proficiency level vs. the target score you want to achieve. The more you need to improve, the more time you would need to achieve the target score. On average you need up to 3 to 6 months with full-time job. However, exceptions are always there i.e. some might need a month and for others they need longer time. If you study 2-3 hours on work days and 5-6 hours on weekends then 3-6 months are enough for most of the test takers to achieve +700 score.
The rule is pretty simple: GMAT try to test your basic English & math, if you have gaps in foundational concepts such as grammar, geometry, algebra etc., you would need to spend some time to refresh or learn them - once you are conceptually clear then you develop & practice strategic test taking skills such as timing, reasoning etc.
Assess Your Progress:
After spending time studying for the exam, take your second free GMATPrep practice test. How well did you do? Do you need more time? Did you improve in your weaker areas and maintain your strengths? Use the results to further direct your studies.
Focus on your problem areas but don’t forget to review the areas where you do well.
Ultimately, it’s how smart you study, not just how long you study that matters. Plan a study strategy that allows you however much time you need to feel prepared and one that addresses your own test-taking challenges so that your exam results reflect your ability and not your knowledge or lack of knowledge about the test.
PLEASE NOTE NO SCORE is IMPOSSIBLE, study for the GMAT exam until you are comfortable with the test question formats, concepts, timing, and pace.
GMAT PREPARATION MATERIAL:
First start the preparation from Manhattan GMAT books and once your concepts are clear then open Official Guides books to Practice questions.
1. Official Guide Books (MUST) - These books are MUST for practice only.
The Official Guide for GMAT Review
The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review
The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review
2. Manhattan GMAT Books:
Manhattan Foundation of GMAT Verbal
Manhattan The Critical Reasoning Guide
Manhattan The Reading Comprehension Guide
The Sentence Correction Guide
Manhattan The Foundation of GMAT Math
Manhattan The Algebra
Manhattan The Fractions, Decimals, & Percent Guide
Manhattan The Number Properties Guide
Manhattan The Word Problems Guide
Manhattan Geometry
Manhattan Advanced GMAT Quant
Manhattan The GMAT Roadmap
Manhattan The Integrated Reasoning & Essay Guide
OR
3. Magoosh Online Tutorial:
If you are not comfortable reading books then you can try 90 days Magoosh online tutorial course for GMAT via the following website https://gmat.magoosh.com/plans ($ 199). However, you can get premium account at a discounted price, for discount, please contact us.
4. PowerScore Critical Reasoning Bible
For Critical Reasoning concepts, you must go through this book or Manhattan CR Book.
MOCK Tests: (Mandatory)
1. GMAT PREP Exam Pack 1: (2 Full-Length Exams ($ 49))
2. GMAT PREP Exam Pack 2: (2 Full-Length Exams ($49)
3. GMAT PREP: (2 Full-Length Exams (FREE))
4. Manhattan GMAT Mock Tests: (Optional - Good for practice) (1 FREE) 6 Full-Length Exams ($49)
5. Veritas Prep GMAT Mock Tests: (Optional - Good for Practice) (1 FREE) 7 Full-Length Exams ($49)
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