Here are 4 must to do activities, if you are starting your GMAT preparation today.
Activity 1: Take a free GMAT starter test
Here is the link
https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/gmat-official-starter-kit-practice-exams-1-and-2-free
Analyze the scores. Don’t look at the answers, as you will need to do this same test again.
Observe the number correct vs number wrong.
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Activity 2: Self-introspect- Do I self-study or Do I go for coaching?
Tricky question.
Keep these pointers in mind while taking a call.
Time
If you are starting cold, you will spend significant time to get into the GMAT thinking mode.
Under a mentor:
The time to get into prep mode will be faster, as there will be knowledge transfer from the tutor.
Material
If you search for GMAT material, you will get plenty of options. Book/videos/tests/etc…. Which material is sufficient? Which material is apt for you?
Under a mentor:
The tutor will assess you and give you the right resources based on your strengths and weakness. Focus your energy on preparation instead of resource collection....
Study plan
How many hours do I study, what do I study first…. What do I study next…
Under a mentor:
The tutor will design a comprehensive custom study plan. The plan will bring a structure to your preparation.
Doubt clarification
There are lots of forums where you can post your doubts and get them clarified. However, a mentor will help you if
- Your mock test scores have plateaued
- You are not able to understand the solution given in the resources material
- You need a different approach for the problem, if you are not able to understand the given..
Under a mentor:
A tutor will clarify your doubts and help you cross the chasm..
Accountability
You will get results, only if you are accountable. If there is no accountability, then you will be preparing with no targets. No end dates.
Under a mentor:
Activity 3: Make a time-table
Keep roughly 20+hrs per week for preparation.
- 1/3rd the time - understanding concepts.
- 1/3rd the time - doing area wise tests.
- 1/3rd the time - analyzing your performance and using alternate approaches to solve questions.
Activity 4:Work on additional skills
While preparing for a competitive exam like GMAT, you need to focus on additional skills such as
- Time management
- Decision making
- Lateral thinking
- Critical reading
- Stress management
And more…
Solving only math and verbal questions will not help you ace the exam. Your test taking skills also matters.
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