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Hello,
I have a few questions on the preparation that I wanted to ask in the forum. But before that let me introduce myself. My name is Ravi, I am a chemical engineer & I live in the UK. Have recently started preparing for the GMAT. Starting with a goal of scoring high I took the OG 11 Diagnostic test and quickly realised my standing. There is obviously a a lot of brushing up and preparation that I require. 
-Do I go through the basics/prep material in OG 11 before doing anything else? 
-Where do I get more practice questions once I exhaust the OG?
-A good practice to study the explanations for correct as well as wrong answers?
-Any advice on the study plan?

Many thanks, Ravi

he4dhuntr · Answer

I would suggest reading through this thread: everything-you-need-to-prepare-for-the-gmat-revised-77983.html and this thread: best-gmat-books-reviews-recommendations-for-your-prep-77703.html Cheers,

bb · Answer

See here: gmat-study-plan-for-gmat-novices-start-your-gmat-journey-80727.html?highlight=ml301

ManifestDreamMBA · Answer

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esperanzany · Answer

Thank you

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi rpm,

Here is some advice you can follow regarding your study plan.

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 (formulas, properties, techniques and strategies) 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; be sure to follow this process for all Quant, Verbal, and DI topics.

This article outlines the different phases 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:

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