preparation plan & doubts clearance

Question

Hi All.

I m targeting for Ex MBA in IIM A, B , C & L in this year.

I have given first official GMAT free test without preparation and got 550 Score and performed very badly in data insights and RC.

Please answer below queries :

1. Target GMAT score for IIMs
2. Preparation plan and material suggestion.
3. is it better to apply in R1 or R2 or R3?
4. Effect reservation in IIMs Executive MBA?
5. What else to stress for getting admitted into IIMs other than GMAT?
6. which online course is better to take for getting 675-700 score in the next 4 months.

Please help as i am planning to give GMAT in AUg 1st week

GGGMAT2 · Answer

Commenting on this post for better reach. Even I would like to know answers to these questions.

kingbucky · Answer

For IIM A, B, C & L executive MBA programs, a competitive GMAT score typically falls in the 675-720 range, though higher is always better. Since you scored 550 without preparation, a well-structured study plan can help you improve significantly. Focus on strengthening Data Insights and RC, as these were your weaker areas. Resources like GMAT Official Guide, GMAT Club question banks, and an online course like Target Test Prep or e-GMAT can be beneficial.

Applying in Round 1 is ideal as it increases your chances with fewer applicants and more available seats. Reservation policies apply, but each IIM has different criteria, so checking their specific policies is advisable. Beyond GMAT, emphasize leadership experience, career progression, and strong essays to make a compelling case for admission.

gmat2025675 · Answer

Thank You  kingbucky .

1. Can u suggest plan of preparation for 4 months?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Although I cannot provide an exact day-to-day study plan, I can provide some advice on how to proceed with your prep.

One important piece of advice is to ensure you are studying in a topical way. In other words, be sure you are focusing on just ONE quant, verbal, or DI topic at a time and practicing just that topic until you achieve mastery. If you can study in that way, I’m sure you will start to see incremental improvement.

For example, let’s say that you want to practice Number Properties. You can do so by answering 50 or more questions just from Number Properties: LCM, GCF, units digit patterns, divisibility, remainders, etc.

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 carefully analyzing your mistakes, you will be able to fix your weaknesses efficiently and, in turn, improve your GMAT quant skills. Number Properties is just one example; follow this process for all quant, verbal, and DI topics.

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Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Good luck!

gmat2025675 · Answer

thank you

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi gmat2025675,

There's a study plan  here . It's a 3-month plan, so it may not be exactly what you're looking for, but you could always tweak it to fit your timelines.

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