GMAT Preparation

Yes, why not! You can get hold of some of the best and also popular e-books for GMAT and prepare from them. Ensure that they are authentically sources and are up to date with the latest GMAT exam syllabus. Also try to get those e-books which will give you access to some sample papers as well. Lastly, read the reviews and then make a choice. 

DI section includes a lot of topics that require critical and analytical prowess which comes only with practice. Applicants who are good with interpreting data can be at an added advantage here. This section can be best attempted only after looking at different data sets and assessing them and answering the questions accordingly. 

A well planned study schedule, regular practice and brushing up the English language skills are essential to score more on VR section of GMAT. Applicants must also have a thorough understanding of the VR section's syllabus and must cover it end to end to aim for a high score.

The best way to improve English language skills is through:

• Having a habit of reading regularly - books, magazines or journals.
• Brushing up English langiage rules and implementing them.
• Learning new words everyday to build vocabulary. 
• Build communication skills and conversing in English with friends and family. 
• Also journaling in English language can be a plus point. 

This is a very subjective question and the answer may vary per applicant. Those who have a good command over the English language can be more confident for this section. While those who are not very confident about the language and the rules may falter a bit. But with enough practice and a good preparation strategy it will be a cakewalk to ace this section like a pro!

The best way to start GMAT preparation is by:

1. Understand everything about the GMAT exam.
2. Check the GMAT syllabus, the topics it tests and the duration of each section.
3. After this just take a diagnostic test to understand how confident you are about the exam and the ideal time for preparation.
4. Next is making a schedule to study and prepare for the exam.
5. Set a timetable and stick to it, be regular with your practice and preparation. 
6. Keep taking GMAT practice tests to keep in sync with your preparation. 

Well equally distributing time for each section can be beneficial for applicants. However, those who feel that completing one section at a time is beneficial, they can use that strategy. Either ways, it is a plus point to cover GMAT syllabus and thoroughly prepare for the exam at large at the end.

If you study schedule for GMAT has been inconsistent over time, then you will have to do something about it. Cracking GMAT is no cakewalk because it requires a lot of time and effort into preparation. You will have to take out time for preparation and maintain consistency to one finish the GMAT exam syllabus and two be able to prepare for it thoroughly so that you can aim for a high score. 

In order to crack GMAT in one go with a good score, you should begin preparing for GMAT exam at least 6 months before the exam date. Everyday you should target 1-2 hours for six months dedicatedly. Plus, attempt as many mock tests as possible in this duration. 

You must plan your GMAT preparation well in advance so that you can prepare with enough time in hand. 

Applicants who struggle with questions like these should consider the following pointers:

• Are they comfortable with self-study or they require discipline by taking up a GMAT prep course?
• Have they cracked exams before by studying on there own or by seeking help?
• Lastly, do applicants have the budget to go ahead with a GMAT prep course?

Based on these questions, applicants can make up their minds of whether they should take a GMAT prep course or study independently. These questions are subjective and will vary person to person.