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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Before beginning your GMAT preparation, you must understand the GMAT syllabus and GMAT pattern first. Once you have thoroughly understood them, you should move on GMAT official guide (GMAT OG) and other GMAT official study material. Official study material must be at the base of your preparation. After completing the official study material, you can refer to Manhattan GMAT guides and other authentic resources. In addition, we suggest that you give as many GMAT mock tests as possible. Mock tests are the most important part of your preparation, as they will help you analyze your progress and develop strategies to solve different que
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Candidates need to understand that purchasing many GMAT books will not fetch them a higher GMAT score. In fact, if they start referring to multiple GMAT books and resources for a single topic, they will only get confused and end up leaving all the study material. The best starting point is always the official GMAT exam material. The official GMAT prep material should be at the base of your preparation. Make sure to cover the entire official study material at least twice. Once you are done with it, you can study other resources such as the Manhattan Guides, Veritas study material, GMAT club, Beat the GMAT, Thursdays with Ron, etc. Stick
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
There is a lot of GMAT study material available online which you can access and start preparing. Those who do not want to go for coaching/tutoring can study at home and can prepare for the GMAT test on their own. Make sure to prepare a sound strategy to prepare effectively. Do not leave the official GMAT study material at any cost. You must complete it at least twice. Prepare short notes as you study; these will aid in revision. Also, give practice tests once you are through with the preparation. It is always better to understand your weaknesses and work on them.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Although there are a lot of sources available online to prepare for the GMAT exam, however, candidates can access free GMAT practice tests on the GMAC site (mba.com). They need to download the GMAT prep software and create an account and get GMAT practice tests. Make sure that you solve the practice tests provided by the GMAC. These will provide you with a near real-time feel of the GMAT and will help you gauge the level of your preparation. Once you complete a GMAT mock test, it is essential for you to analyse your performance in that GMAT practice test. You need to work on your weak areas based on your mock test analyses.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
The most important point for any examination prep is familiarity with the exam pattern and the exam syllabus. Without these, you will not be able to start the preparation. Hence, the starting point for the GMAT exam 2023 is its pattern and syllabus. Once you are clear with the GMAT pattern 2023 and its syllabus, you can start with the official GMAT study material. Make sure that you complete the GMAT official study material at least twice. Once you are done with that, you can move on to other GMAT books and online resources. The most important aspect of your GMAT 2023 preparation is your GMAT mock tests. Candidates must appear for as m
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
10 days is too short a time to prepare for the GMAT test. One needs to develop quant and verbal skills along with analytical skills to score a decent GMAT score and one needs to prepare for at least 3-4 months to acquire these skills. That being said, if you are pressed for time and would still like to prepare for the GMAT in 10 days, you may go through the exam pattern and the exam syllabus first. You can then memorize all the formulae and understand the concepts. If possible, try to solve the GMAT OG and appear for at least 4 full-length GMAT mock tests. Students must note that the aforementioned advice is not a replacement for appro
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Candidates need an appropriate strategy to score a perfect 805 in the GMAT Exam. Before start preparing also decide what a good GMAT Score (according to you) is, and then prepare accordingly. The best way to prepare for GMAT is as follows:
- To begin with, applicants must first understand the structure of the GMAT exam.
- Understand what kind of questions are tested and then proceed with GMAT preparation.
- Take mocks to assess skills tested on GMAT exam and then ready your preparation.
- Practice more and more to get agrip on the GMAT preparation.
- Candidates can also go through previous GMAT Sample Paper which will help them in preparing for the G
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
A complete one-month GMAT study plan can take around 200 hours to prepare. You can further make a complete study plan and study around 6 to 7 hours a day. This might change from person to person. However, make sure that your study hours are completely dedicated to GMAT study preparation. Make sure that you complete the GMAT Official Guide (GMAT OG) and other GMAT official study material during this time. It will help you in getting familiar with the actual questions that have appeared on the GMAT exam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
In order to understand about the GMAT exam prep timeline and MBA admissions, you need to take into account multiple factors. These factors include the study abroad intakes. MBA or MIM admission deadlines, your current GMAT prep level, and the time required for preparing the admission documents (statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, an updated resume, admission essays, etc.). You must begin your MBA abroad process 10-12 months before the application date. Research the institutes and arrange your finances. Typically, it will take 3-6 months to prepare for the GMAT. During this time, you must prepare your admission documents as
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Candidates planning to give the GMAT exam make sure they start the GMAT exam preparation at least six months before their test results are due. Usually, candidates need six to eight weeks time to prepare for the GMAT exam. Try to study one section at a time. Go through the types of questions you are going to get in different sections. Try to develop speed gradually and start doing GMAT practice tests available on the official website of GMAC (mba.com). Try to identify your weak areas and start working to improvise them.
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