nikhilpatel
Hi GMAT Experts,
I have taken the GMAT Exam and had to cancel my score. I was getting around 600 on practice exams and when taking the actual exam I received a 540. I am trying to get my score up to 650-700. I studied for about three weeks but I don't think I was fully focused. I want to figure out a study plan in which I can study for 2-3 months straight and instead of trying to cram, I would rather try to study 2-3 hours during the weekdays after work and about 5-6 hours on weekends. Please let me know how and what material I should be using.
Thank you!
Three weeks is too less a time to prepare for the GMAT. You need to build the concepts/fundamentals before you jump in solving the problems. You can do so by choosing one of the following ways:
1. In person classes/private tutoring
2. Online classes
3. Self paced online preparatory course
4. Book heavy approach
Whatever you choose, make sure that you choose one. Because GMAT tests you on some concepts and fundamentals that you can learn from a course. Most of the preparatory companies including ours offer a free trial of our course. You can take the trial and see if the course suits your needs.
In addition to the preparatory material, buy the Official Guides(both the Official Guide and the Verbal Review), Question Pack 1 and the 4 official mock CATs. They should be an indispensable part of your preparation.
You need close to 3 months to prepare well for the GMAT.
1. Understand the concepts and fundamentals before jumping into problem solving
2. Solve full length CATs including AWA and IR. You can get two free GMAT Prep mock CATs and can purchase two more from mba.com
3. Make sure you solve the official questions from the Official Guide