Can I prepare for GMAT on my own? The Top 3 pros and cons

Remember :

The cost of finding, collating and bringing structure to free content is high.

Preparing for GMAT on your own has its pros and cons

Before I get into the pros vs cons

You need to

• spend considerable time collecting material/tests
• develop a structured study plan (based on your current math/verbal quotient)
• join different forums and seek help from unknown people

Here are 3 positives

You can

1. set the pace and tempo of your training
2. save tutoring/mentoring costs
3. get inputs from varied sources (Hopefully those varied inputs give you clarity, if not you will be totally confused)

Cons:

·      You might find hard to

1. Collate and bring structure to the training
2. Find a mentor
1. to guide you if your weak in your concepts
2. to show you the path when you reach a preparation plateau
3. motivate yourself during the tough parts of your prep
4. make a progressive plan (Starting with easy concepts/questions and gradually moving to harder concepts/questions.

The next decision point would be:

Do I choose  

• Option A: Online generic courses
• Option B: Customized coaching with a live tutor

Feel free to connect, we can come to a conclusion based on your study habits

A little bit about me.

I am George, a GMAT tutor, since 2008. I coach students online as well as offline at my center in Chennai, India. You can

• Check my linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeanand
• Join my facebook online learning community: GMAT preparation
• Visit my website to know about my classes: GMAT Prep classes Chennai
• Read my thoughts on GMAT prep via my blog: let's GMAT