Busy schedule how to study

Question

Hello. I am an electrical engineer hoping to go to business school. Aiming for around a 600. However don't have a lot of time to study. Was wondering if there were any apps or such to study during my commute

TrevorKleeTutor · Answer

Well, the first thing I'd ask is what your current score is. You might already be at a 600 or close to it, which means you wouldn't need much to study. If you're way below, though, just studying from apps during your commute won't cut it.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi pablosantos,

Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

GMATPILLBILL · Answer

"GMAT PILL HD+" is a highly rated app in the Google play store from GMAT PILL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .gmat_pill

The entire library of 1,500+ videos from the GMAT PILL course are accessible on this Android mobile device.

The app is compatible to both smartphones and tablets.

Now optimized for Tablets, too!
*1,200+ GMAT Videos
*500+ GMAT Practice Questions
*100+ GMAT Flashcard Drills
*Cross Platform: Sync Your Performance across Web, Android, iPhone/iPad
*Sort by % Correct
*Sort by # Views
*Sort by Correct/Incorrect
*Community Discussion through DISCUS
*Timer for each question
*Free Guest Account + 1-click Facebook Login
*Login with GMAT Pill Credentials for Premium Access

GMAT PILL, created by Stanford graduates who specialize only on the GMAT, is a top-rated online GMAT test prep course designed for busy professionals with limited time to study.

pablosantos · Answer

thank you very much gmatpill bill.

very useful. Can you tell me more about your 1 month program

GMATPILLBILL · Answer

Here is a customized one month study plan that can help boost your score: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... study-plan

Use this as a guideline. You don’t have to follow it exactly but the structure of the study plan should be the same structure that you take in your approach. This helps to optimize your retention and learning.

As you study, we recommend that you focus on one particular subsection for multiple consecutive days before moving onto the next. You can see this in our study plan where we recommend 5 days on nothing but SC -- before moving onto CR and then RC.

Here is a sample SC video to help you start your journey: https://www.gmatpill.com/sentencecorrect ... ythons.mp4

Best of luck - we are here to help.

paidlukkha · Answer

This is my plan (in execution)
6am to 7am - little bit of a walk & exercise & pump your self to study
7am to 9am - Quant from Official material
9am to 9pm - work (including commute) - here I also analyze what went wrong & those not confident answers in prev quant / verbal sessions
9pm to midnight - verbal

Saturday is split
4 hours of Quant 
4 hours of Verbal

Sunday - 1 mock test & analysis

pablosantos · Answer

Thank you gmatpill bill and paidlukka.

Both good study plans. Ir is not emphasized very much. How important is it

Posted from my mobile device

paidlukkha · Answer

IR is sufficient enough if started a week before the exam. Moreover first 7-8 questions should be the target. Later 4-5 questions can be answered randomly.

Sent from my iPad

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi pablosantos,

Many Business Schools have publicly stated that they do not use an applicant's IR score when evaluating an application, so you likely have nothing to worry about regarding your ultimate IR score. If you'd like to confirm what a specific School/Program thinks though, then you should contact the Admissions Office of that Program directly and ask.

Many of the skills that you'll use on IR questions are the same skills that you'll use on Verbal CR questions (along with the occasional calculation). As such, it would likely be most efficient for you to hold off on any IR-focused study until you've worked through all of the other subjects first.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

GMATPILLBILL · Answer

Hi pablosantos,

Generally speaking, you want to score decent enough on the IR section so as not to draw negative attention to a low IR score.

You don't want the admissions committee to focus on a really low IR score of like 1 or 2 -- that shows lack of effort or ability

That said, it's not that much more beneficial to have a perfect 8 versus a 6 or 7.

So ideally, you want to stay in the 4, 5, 6, or 7 range to efficiently get a score that is decent without putting a crazy amount of effort.

	Target Test Prep - Save up to $599 $400 Discount + $99 Bonus GMAT Club Tests
	e-GMAT: 60% Off on GMAT Focus Get to 735+ from any starting point
	Magoosh increases your score, guaranteed - 15% off ALL Magoosh GMAT plans with code GMATCLUB15 + Free GMAT Club Tests.
	Manhattan Prep: $99 Bonus Score Higher on Your GMAT Exam. Guaranteed.
	Experts' Global - ~~$1720~~ $960 End-to-End GMAT Prep + App Support: 150+ Videos, 2000+ Questions, 15 FLTs +
	GMATWhiz - $299 ~~$499~~ Experience the course through a free trial.
	GMAT Club Tests - Free Included with every course purchase of $149+ View all deals

Busy schedule how to study

Prep Toolkit

Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards