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One of the biggest surprises students face when they begin preparing for the GMAT is how much time it actually takes. Many people assume they can be ready in a month or two. Then they start studying, hit a few roadblocks, and quickly realize that preparing for the GMAT is more demanding than expected. When your original plan does not match what is happening in reality, it is easy to feel discouraged or doubt your ability.
Instead of getting frustrated, take a step back and reset your expectations. Make steady, consistent improvement your plan from now on. Build a study timeline that allows room for review, slow progress, and even a retake or two. When you give yourself more time than you think you will need, test day will not feel like your one and only shot. You will feel more in control, and that alone can reduce a lot of stress.
Also, try not to rely on long weekend study sessions to carry your prep. Studying in short, regular sessions is much more effective than cramming for hours at a time. Even if you can manage only 30 minutes on some days, or just a few minutes reviewing flashcards, that still helps keep your skills sharp. The goal is to stay engaged with the material so that you are always reinforcing what you have already learned.
On the other hand, going several days without looking at anything related to the GMAT, and then trying to make up for it with a study marathon, usually does not work well. It is harder to retain information, and the lack of consistency makes it more difficult to build lasting skills.
So if your GMAT prep is moving more slowly than you expected, that does not mean you are falling behind. It may just mean your original timeline was too ambitious. As long as you keep showing up and studying with purpose, you are doing what you need to do.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
Why Slow, Steady, and Consistent GMAT Prep Works Best
One of the biggest surprises students face when they begin preparing for the GMAT is how much time it actually takes. Many people assume they can be ready in a month or two. Then they start studying, hit a few roadblocks, and quickly realize that preparing for the GMAT is more demanding than expected. When your original plan does not match what is happening in reality, it is easy to feel discouraged or doubt your ability.
Instead of getting frustrated, take a step back and reset your expectations. Make steady, consistent improvement your plan from now on. Build a study timeline that allows room for review, slow progress, and even a retake or two. When you give yourself more time than you think you will need, test day will not feel like your one and only shot. You will feel more in control, and that alone can reduce a lot of stress.
Also, try not to rely on long weekend study sessions to carry your prep. Studying in short, regular sessions is much more effective than cramming for hours at a time. Even if you can manage only 30 minutes on some days, or just a few minutes reviewing flashcards, that still helps keep your skills sharp. The goal is to stay engaged with the material so that you are always reinforcing what you have already learned.
On the other hand, going several days without looking at anything related to the GMAT, and then trying to make up for it with a study marathon, usually does not work well. It is harder to retain information, and the lack of consistency makes it more difficult to build lasting skills.
So if your GMAT prep is moving more slowly than you expected, that does not mean you are falling behind. It may just mean your original timeline was too ambitious. As long as you keep showing up and studying with purpose, you are doing what you need to do.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
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