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I definitely agree about avoiding burnout. I approached my GMAT studying in a manner similar to how a runner trains for a marathon. I started out slow, increased to a maintainable level of studying, and tapered my studying in the last week or so, focusing on any areas that need improvement. You're building and reinforcing skills when you study for the GMAT, not cramming. So my advice would be to bring your studying down to a level that's comfortable for you, not hectic, until March or so and then increase your studying. That's just my two cents though. Good luck.
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Today, I have realized I have a burnout.

I decided to do some problems. After I did them, the percentage of correct questions was considerably lower from what I am used to. When I looked at my error log, I realized that most of the questions I did wrong today were doable but I simply did not read the question well. I thought I was concentrated but I obviously was not. I do feel a little overwhelmed right now as I put in a lot of time into studying. I should probably back down for the weekend and relax.

My advice you, as weird as it sounds, be very aware of your negative emotions such as frustration, anxiety, and similar ones. They do nothing to help and tend do take you down. Not proud to say this but at some moment I started to doubt in me. Glad I read this thread.
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