GMAT

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. 

Yes, you can review and change your answers while attempting your GMAT exam. In casee applicants mark some questions for reviewing, they can go back to them and review them and alter answers if needed. 

The GMAT Focus Edition pattern has been eleborated below:

• Quantitative Reasoning: 21 Questions in 45 Minutes
• Verbal Reasoning: 23 Questions in 45 Minutes
• Data Insights: 20 Questions in 45 Minutes
• Total: 64 Questions in 2 Hours and 15 Minutes
• Break: 1 Optional Break of 10 Minutes

There are currently three sections on GMAT Focus Edition, namely:

1. Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
2. Verbal Reasoning (VR)
3. Data Insights (DI)

All the three sections are timed equally, that is for 45 minutes each. 

You can take the GMAT exam in any month on your preferred date. GMAT is conducted across the entire month for those planning to sit for the exam at a test centre. Whereas, GMAT Online is offered around the clock, 24/7 for applicants. Applicants must ensure they book their GMAT exam date well in advance if they are going for GMAT at a test centre because booking 24 hours before cannot guarantee you a slot. GMAT Online date can be booked 24 hours before easily, there is no hassle here. 

Yes, the GMAT syllabus is the same for GMAT online and GMAT at a test centre. The format is the same, applicants can attempt the exam based on their preferred sectional order. The duration of GMAT is also the same for both formats, exceptions for those with accommodations also apply.