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How to maximize the utility of TTP? 06 Mar 2021, 21:50
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Hey guys, I just finished my first week with Target Test Prep, and really enjoyed the content. However, it took me the whole week to go through the first module. This concerned me because I am planning on taking the GMAT in July, and at this pace will take 6 months to prep.

Any insights on how long each module takes?
What can I do to maximize learning?
Should I increase my hours to 25 per week? While also working full time in a very demanding job?

I am studying 15- 20 hrs a week now.

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jcca2295 - First, you must follow the study plan as it is presented. However, one-week per module seems a little too much. Perhaps, you could study 3-4 hours on weekdays, and 6-8 hours on weekends. Doing so will give you 27-36 hours of weekly study hours. Even with a demanding job, you can devote 3-4 hours of daily study on weekdays, if you plan well.
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Hey guys, I just finished my first week with Target Test Prep, and really enjoyed the content. However, it took me the whole week to go through the first module. This concerned me because I am planning on taking the GMAT in July, and at this pace will take 6 months to prep.

Any insights on how long each module takes?
What can I do to maximize learning?
Should I increase my hours to 25 per week? While also working full time in a very demanding job?

I am studying 15- 20 hrs a week now.

Looking forward to your thoughts!

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Unless you are close to your desired score already , you must follow the study plan as it is presented. It gives you concepts and application skill from level 400 to 750 +.
If you are an advanced test taker then you can skip the concepts and move on to quizzes/questions straightaway
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If you have scarcity of time, then you can skip the topics you have already mastered. Otherwise, you may follow the study plan. You can utilise weekends to cover the gaps in preparation.

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Hey guys, I just finished my first week with Target Test Prep, and really enjoyed the content. However, it took me the whole week to go through the first module. This concerned me because I am planning on taking the GMAT in July, and at this pace will take 6 months to prep.

Any insights on how long each module takes?
What can I do to maximize learning?
Should I increase my hours to 25 per week? While also working full time in a very demanding job?

I am studying 15- 20 hrs a week now.

Looking forward to your thoughts!

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Hi jcca2295,

There are some great responses here. As has been said, it is key that you follow the TTP study plan as it's laid out. If you can do that, and complete the course in full, prior to test day, there is no reason why you cannot knock the GMAT out of the water.

Regarding module completion time, there are a number of important factors that you must consider when thinking about module completion time. 

The first of these factors is module length. As you may have already noticed, not all modules in the TTP course are the same length. For example, in quant, Number Properties is much longer than Overlapping Sets, and in Critical Reasoning, Weaken the Argument is much longer than Cause and Effect. By that measure alone, there is no way to standardize how long it should take you to complete a module or chapter. 

The second factor is the gap between your starting score and your goal score. If your score goal is 720, and you either just started out with your GMAT prep or recently scored 500, you’re going to take considerably longer to get through each module than you would if you recently scored 680, right? 

The third factor is your current level of GMAT knowledge. For example, if you just graduated with a degree in math, then there is a good chance you’ll move pretty quickly through the quant modules; however, if you haven’t seen GMAT math in more than 10 years, then you’ll probably take longer to get through each quant module. 

So, with all these factors tied together, there really is no “average” pace that we can provide, as it simply would not be accurate. Furthermore, we want you to move through the course not at an average rate but at your PERSONAL PACE, a pace that allows you to master the content. Whether you are fast, slow, or somewhere in between, the bottom line is that ALL STUDENTS who follow the study plan and complete the course in full will end up in the exact same place: at the finish line. If you want to chat about this further, feel free to reach out to us on live chat. Also, here is a helpful article for you:

How to Study for the GMAT While Working in a Demanding Job

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Scott, thank you so much. This was helpful. I was getting a bit frustrated because I am moving slowly, but will make sure to go at my pace.

Great article by the way!

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Hi jcca2295,

There are some great responses here. As has been said, it is key that you follow the TTP study plan as it's laid out. If you can do that, and complete the course in full, prior to test day, there is no reason why you cannot knock the GMAT out of the water.

Regarding module completion time, there are a number of important factors that you must consider when thinking about module completion time. 

The first of these factors is module length. As you may have already noticed, not all modules in the TTP course are the same length. For example, in quant, Number Properties is much longer than Overlapping Sets, and in Critical Reasoning, Weaken the Argument is much longer than Cause and Effect. By that measure alone, there is no way to standardize how long it should take you to complete a module or chapter. 

The second factor is the gap between your starting score and your goal score. If your score goal is 720, and you either just started out with your GMAT prep or recently scored 500, you’re going to take considerably longer to get through each module than you would if you recently scored 680, right? 

The third factor is your current level of GMAT knowledge. For example, if you just graduated with a degree in math, then there is a good chance you’ll move pretty quickly through the quant modules; however, if you haven’t seen GMAT math in more than 10 years, then you’ll probably take longer to get through each quant module. 

So, with all these factors tied together, there really is no “average” pace that we can provide, as it simply would not be accurate. Furthermore, we want you to move through the course not at an average rate but at your PERSONAL PACE, a pace that allows you to master the content. Whether you are fast, slow, or somewhere in between, the bottom line is that ALL STUDENTS who follow the study plan and complete the course in full will end up in the exact same place: at the finish line. If you want to chat about this further, feel free to reach out to us on live chat. Also, here is a helpful article for you:

How to Study for the GMAT While Working in a Demanding Job

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Thank you, I will make sure to leave weekends for catching up.
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If you have scarcity of time, then you can skip the topics you have already mastered. Otherwise, you may follow the study plan. You can utilise weekends to cover the gaps in preparation.

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Hey guys, I just finished my first week with Target Test Prep, and really enjoyed the content. However, it took me the whole week to go through the first module. This concerned me because I am planning on taking the GMAT in July, and at this pace will take 6 months to prep.

Any insights on how long each module takes?
What can I do to maximize learning?
Should I increase my hours to 25 per week? While also working full time in a very demanding job?

I am studying 15- 20 hrs a week now.

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Scott, thank you so much. This was helpful. I was getting a bit frustrated because I am moving slowly, but will make sure to go at my pace.

Great article by the way!

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My pleasure!