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Hi, How to start with GMAT preparation? How much time it takes for an average student to prepare well? Is any institute fine for classes? Any sugggestions
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Institute for GMAT preparation Updated on: 08 Aug 2020, 04:43
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I think your first step should be to get familiar with the format of the exam. Once you know the format I would suggest you to take a mock. Taking a mock will help you identify your weak/strong areas and will help you start your preparation accordingly. If you need help with study plans then you can refer the following link: https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-study-p ... l#p1680625

Preparation time usually varies from person to person. Some take more time some take less. Also depends on ones target score and time that they can devote everyday for preparation. But I would say 3 months would be sufficient if you devote 1-2 hrs on weekdays and 3-4 hrs on weekends.

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For self study I have seen people use Manhattan guides.
For online classes there are many good options but I have seen people prefer Target Test prep for Quant and e-gmat for verbal.
Usually these online classes have free trial periods so you should try them and see which one suits you the best.

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You can follow this study plan:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-study-p ... ml?fl=menu
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-self-pr ... tml?f=menu

Courses that can help with your prep:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-co ... ml?fl=menu

Best books for Quants:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ma ... ml?fl=menu
Best books for Verbal:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ve ... ml?fl=menu

Best Gmat practice tests:-
https://gmatclub.com/forum/all-gmat-pra ... tml?fl=men
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The answer to your question depends; a close friend mine, a university topper from India, has been studying 3/4hrs per day gmat for the last 3.5 months, and she told me that she needs another three months to sit for the test. In contrast, you will find a lot of posts in which people report that they achieved aspired scores in 3 or four months despite being an average student. For my work, I have got a connection with more than 100 candidates securing 500 to 790, but none of them could achieve an aspired score in less than six months. So, I get surprised when I see posts like 700+ one, two, or three months. Maybe there some people who are out of the ordinary!!!
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Hi udit5490,

Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, but the amount of time that YOU will need to spend will depend a great deal on your current Test-taking skills and knowledge and your overall Goal Score.

Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it, so if you want to research any courses in more detail, then there will likely be options that you can personally experience (as opposed to relying on someone else's opinions of a product). We have a variety of those resources at our website (www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them, then choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

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