How to Make the Best of Limited Time
Preparing for the GMAT while juggling work can be tough, but here are some practical GMAT preparation tips from others experiences:
- Study Time Management:
- Dedicate 1–3 focused hours daily alongside work. Quality trumps quantity—2 hours of dedicated study is better than 5 hours of passive learning.
- Take mocks seriously in a quiet environment, and only schedule the exam when your mock scores align with your target.
- Have a dedicated schedule and timelines mapped out! This exam is a marathon and test of discipline!
- Preparation Resources:
- Self-study tools like GMAT Ninja (YouTube), GMAT Club questions, Manhattan Prep Quant PDF, and MBA.com are highly effective.
- Consider a course if budget allows, especially for mastering foundational concepts. We highly recommend courses since the exam is expensive so a good course prevents retakes of exam! So saviour in the long run.
- Stay Balanced:
- Plan your study schedule to avoid last-minute confusion about what to focus on.
- Keep section wise scoring and see where you are improving and where you are not!
- Rotate through sections/topics so you can keep refreshing and iron out issues.
- Some sites like GMATWhiz have a section wise scoring and learning programs.
- Include activities like sports to stay fresh and maintain focus, especially for sections like Verbal.
- Consider having study partners or a group that can relate with the exam’s challenges and help you keep focussed!
- Resilience Pays Off:
- Don’t stress about retakes; they show commitment to improvement.
- The exam takes time and has different challenges for folks from different parts of the world. So, plan accordingly and stick to it.
- Like those from South Asia find Verbal challenging
- While from Americas & Europe find the quantitative part a bit difficult
Your GMAT preparation journey is unique, but with structure, focus, and the right resources, reaching your target score is within reach!