adarsh1508
Hello,
I'm a non-native english speaker. I gave my first mock today with a free test from
global experts. Did not study much before the test other than some concepts for the verbal section.
I'm aiming for a 700+ score. Any tips would help.
Thank You.
Hi
adarsh1508Good to see that you started seeking out suggestions during your initial stages of preparation. This will save you a lot of time, money and effort. You need to understand what is actually tested on GMAT before diving into the prep. Because without knowing the destination, there's no point starting your journey. Let me elaborate it to you.
What is tested on GMAT?
GMAT is a test of application of concepts. So, once you learn the concepts, it's important to learn the application of those concepts as well. Because most questions on GMAT are framed along the application point of view. And to reach a level of 700, it's important that you learn the right methodology to solve the questions.
The right way to prepare:
I would recommend you to follow the below steps.
- Learn the concepts (Deal with one topic at a time)
- Learn the methodology of that topic (Most important)
- Practice a few questions to solidify your learning
- Move to the next topic only if you get at least 80% accuracy
- If not, revisit the concepts and make sure to understand them better
- Once you are done with all the topics, start taking timed quizzes
As you see, I have highlighted the second step that is learning the right methodology. So, you need to make sure that you select a standard resource which helps you learn the concepts, learn the methodology and then lets you practice questions and take timed quizzes. And the
best way to learn the right methodology is to analyze the solutions. Spend considerable time on analyzing solutions even if you get the question right. Compare your approach with the right one and narrow down the gaps if any. So, all in all, look for a resource which provides you all the content on a single platform, thereby reducing your effort to shuffle among various resources.
How to make a proper study plan?
The right way to make a proper study plan is to organize the concepts based on their difficulty level, dedicate a few hours to study every day and then make clear deadlines for every week. Having clear deadlines will help you stay motivated right till the end. Having said that, as you are a beginner, you might find it difficult to make a proper study plan. And following a
generic study plan is not advisable because you need to create a study plan based on the number of hours you can dedicate for studies. So, make sure you choose a course which provides you a study plan based on the number of hours you can dedicate for studies.
How to choose the right online course?
Choosing the best online course from a plethora of resources can be extremely challenging. The right way to do is to
check the free trial of the courses, evaluate them and
choose the one which suits your requirements. Because what worked for others might not work for you. So, its important that you choose the course which addresses your requirements.
You can check out how a Non-Native Earned a GMAT 760 with V41 in 1st GMAT Attempt:
You can go through this
blog to understand a few
key factors to consider while evaluating an online course.
You can get your personalized study plan for free by signing up for the
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GMATWhiz course. Feel free to get in touch if you wish to know how to strategize your GMAT prep or if you wish to know any thing about GMAT study strategy.
28 Dec 2022, 08:25
