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26 Oct 2020, 19:29
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Hi,
I am going to take the GMAT exam towards the end of December and I can dedicate 4 hours a day for the next 2 months.
I need a well structured study plan to achieve a 740+ score.
Any help would be great!
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I am going to take the GMAT exam towards the end of December and I can dedicate 4 hours a day for the next 2 months.
I need a well structured study plan to achieve a 740+ score.
Any help would be great!
Posted from my mobile device
27 Oct 2020, 03:09
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Hi Underdowakar,
It is good to see that you started seeking advices during your initial stages of preparation. This will save you a lot of time and effort. Most students generally start self-study using random resources and realize half-way through that they need to have a proper study plan and use a standard resource to score well on GMAT and then start seeking advices. Let me share my insights here on what could be the best plan for you.
To understand what should be the approach while preparing, it is really important to understand what is it that is actually tested on GMAT. Because without knowing the destination, there’s no point starting your journey. Understanding what GMAT tests helps you plan your preparation properly.
What GMAT actually tests?
There is a common misconception among students that understanding concepts will help them score well on GMAT. But that is not entirely true. GMAT is a test of application of concepts and it would require a strong conceptual knowledge and the right use of strategies to ace the test. You might not like this, but GMAT doesn’t just give you questions which require you to solve them using a formula. It goes far beyond that. To solve a particular question on GMAT, it is important to understand what is it that the question is asking, identify the underlying concept and then apply that conceptual knowledge to get the solution. The reason why students take a lot of time to prepare for GMAT is because
- they do not understand what is it that is actually tested on GMAT
- so, they start their preparation by practicing questions from OG or a few random materials
- When they take a mock, they get shattered on seeing the score as months of preparation could only get them the average score a beginner will get.
- So, they start seeking advises regarding the study strategy and start their preparation from scratch.
As you see, a lot of time, effort and money gets wasted in the process. GMAT is a test which requires a considerable investment of all three parameters. So, it is important to make sure to invest them in the right manner and get the desired result.
What should be the right way to prepare
?As you have just started your preparation, I recommend you to take an official GMAT prep mock and see where you stand. Identify your stronger and weaker areas based on the result. Once you do this, the ideal plan has to be to:
- Learn the concepts – deal with one topic at a time (Start with your stronger area)
- Learn the right methodologies to solve the questions of that particular topic
- Start taking sectional quizzes and make sure to solve the questions using the methodology learnt
- Make sure to move to the next topic, only when you get at least easy-medium questions right.
- If you have less than 60% accuracy in any topic, identify the reason behind the struggle and work on improving it.
- Once you move to the next topic, it is important to maintain the momentum that you had in the previous topics. Many students tend to forget the concepts they learnt once they start focusing on new topics. This is the time when OG comes into picture. You can practice a minimum of 5 questions of a particular topic everyday so that you do not lose touch with that topic
- Once you are done with all the topics, start taking mocks at regular intervals and see the score pattern
- Once you start getting a consistent score, you are good to book a slot.
How to make a proper study plan?
To prepare for GMAT in an effective way, you need to follow a proper study plan. Having a proper study plan reduced half the effort. But the challenge lies in making that proper study plan. As you can dedicate only 4 hours a day, a generic study plan would not suffice. You need a personalized study plan which suits your requirements. Having said that, organizing concepts according to their difficulty level and framing practice quizzes take lot of time. And you might find it difficult to make a proper study plan as you are a beginner.
So, a better way to get your personalized study plan would be to sign up for the free trial of GMATWhiz and get it for free. The concepts are organized and all you have to do is enter the number of hours you can dedicate in a week. The course will create a personalized study plan for you. If you still have any more queries regarding how to approach your prep, you can get in touch with me over a call. You can use the below link to schedule a free consultation call.
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27 Oct 2020, 03:42
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Underdowakar
Hi Underdowakar, few questions before suggesting a plan:
i) What is your academic and professional background
ii) Are you aware of of the structure/pattern of GMAT
iii) Have you given any official mock tests to baseline your current level? If yes, what were the scores and the score split?
iv) Have you finalized any resources for your preparation
Please note that while strategies and study plans are important, they can only supplement and not substitute for extreme clarity in fundamentals and relevant practice.
