GMAT is one of the most revered standardized tests, dreaded by most, tamed by some, few have a clear understanding of how and how long to prepare for the test. Any gap in preparation and you are in for a shock; retake a costly mistake. Do it right the first time itself.
Use every weapon in your armory to improve your score even by 10 points.
A verbal section has 36 questions on grammar, reading comprehension and critical reasoning. and a math section that comprises 31 questions based on fundamental math concepts and data sufficiency.
Here are 5 study tips which can help you prepare for the GMAT.
1. Be systematic in your preparation
Study daily.
Devote 30 to 60 minutes.
A sample 60 min daily schedule
Day 1:
30 mins- reading comprehension practice
15 mins – Revise sentence correction rules. Apply SC rules in questions
15 mins- Revise number system concepts. Apply number system concepts on practice sums
Day 2:
30 mins- reading comprehension practice
15 mins – Revise critical reasoning rules. Apply CR rules in questions
15 mins- Revise geometry concepts. Apply geometry concepts on sums
repeat...
2. Focus on building accuracy first… speed later
You have 36 question in the verbal section. You need to complete the section in 65 mins.
You got less than 2 minutes per question.
When you start your prep you might take 10 minutes to solve a math question or
30 minutes to read and answer the questions in a reading comprehension passage.
Do not worry. Take you time. Focus on getting all the questions correct.
When you review the questions again, look for
- alternate approaches while solving a math question. These approaches can minimize problem solving time.
- clue words which can help you identify SC errors fast
- cue words, which can help you make inferences, while analyzing Reading comprehension passages ….
When you identify these clues, you will be able to arrive at an answer faster.
So be patient.
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3. Aim to finish you prep as soon as possible
The top scores in the GMAT spend 120+ hours, on average.
The length of each study session can be 1 hr to 2 hrs, depending on your attention span.
Do not prolong your preparation, you might get demotivated.
4. Use the right study material
Your study material should have
1. in-depth concept discussion
2. practice questions
3. test taking strategies
Some of you might require additional material, apart from the GMAT course material. For example
- basic math refresher course
- basic verbal course
- basic course on reasoning.
Do your research and choose the right material.
We, at semantics, have designed course-ware for GMAT aspirants with no prior preparatory experience. Covering all areas of testing extensively, the course package provides all learning material required and experiences ideal for you to master the exam and score high.
5. Follow a study plan
Before you start your preparation, you need to make a study plan.
This is not a test that you can cram for. To ace the GMAT you need to study daily.
You need to gradually build your skills and stamina, so that you can hit peak performance on test day.
Remember GMAT tests more than the formulae in math and grammar rules in the verbal
GMAT tests your ability to
- Make decisions
- Think critically
- Reason with numbers
- Identify patterns and so on
If you need help in making a study plan. Feel free to contact me..
Happy learning...
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