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I have seen multiple posts where people say do XYZ thing or XYZ material for GMAT
Someone please shed some light on what NOT to do while preparing for GMAT
Someone please shed some light on what NOT to do while preparing for GMAT
20 May 2017, 00:22
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I have seen multiple posts where people say do XYZ thing or XYZ material for GMAT
Someone please shed some light on what NOT to do while preparing for GMAT
Someone please shed some light on what NOT to do while preparing for GMAT
Hi haardiksharma ,
These are the things I can think of:
1. Don't follow irregular schedule.
2. Don't panic while preparing.
3. Don't give mocks at the time different from your actual timings.
4. Don't give half mocks. Always prefer to give full length mock tests.(Including AWA and IR section)
5. Don't give mocks casually. Consider them as seriously as you would consider your actual exam.
6. Don't go for Quantity of questions. Always prefer quality over quantity.
7. Don't just let a wrong question pass through. You should have a solid understanding of why you got that question wrong.
8. Don't cancel any answer choice just because you feel it is not right. You should have a solid reason for rejecting answer choice.
9. Don't let you weakness beat you. Always try to make your weakness your strength no matter how hard it is.
10. Finally, NEVER GIVE UP.
These are the couple of points I can think of at the moment. I will update the list if I come across anything else.
All the best.
20 May 2017, 09:56
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Don't try to study by taking a ton of practice tests. Sure, it works out for a few people, but even if this improves your score, it's less efficient than studying in a more targeted way. It's also more likely to burn you out.
Don't ignore your mental state. Anxiety, overwork, fatigue, and burnout aren't just 'fluffy stuff'. They have actual, serious effects on performance, and if you don't deal with them early on, you'll end up with a score that's lower than your actual ability.
Don't put off timing until later. I've seen a lot of people say that they'll study without a timer first, and then start working on timing once they understand the content. That almost never works out! What happens is, you end up learning skills and habits that only work without a timer, and you have to totally relearn a lot of your strategies once you realize that your timing is weak.
Don't ignore your mental state. Anxiety, overwork, fatigue, and burnout aren't just 'fluffy stuff'. They have actual, serious effects on performance, and if you don't deal with them early on, you'll end up with a score that's lower than your actual ability.
Don't put off timing until later. I've seen a lot of people say that they'll study without a timer first, and then start working on timing once they understand the content. That almost never works out! What happens is, you end up learning skills and habits that only work without a timer, and you have to totally relearn a lot of your strategies once you realize that your timing is weak.
