You would think after all my experience with the GMAT that studying should be second nature to me, but honestly it is still a struggle. Part of the problem is my attention span, and the other part is I finally realized I need a more structured study plan. I have to start with my weakest points; sentence correction and rates/work and statistics. So tomorrow is my new game plan. No more wasting study hours. I also need to schedule the date for my GMAT. I found when I scheduled it I buckled down and just studied. I am looking at the beginning of September.
I want to hear from my fellow GMAT brethren. What is your study schedule tips that you find extremely helpful in your journey towards the GMAT? How many times is too many to take the GMAT?
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I’m also planning on taking my GMAT either late Aug/early Sep. I’ve been studying intensely with Manhattan GMAT strategy guides and practicing with the OG problems. Check out my blog for advice! Hope it helps! Good luck!
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This works for me, so I take from it what works for you.
It’s tough to focus a lot, so study in small concentrated splurts. I find it best to put everything away (turn off the TV, computer, radio, etc!) and crack down for an hour. Luckily I have a study schedule given to me by MGMAT. I follow it religiously. It’s amazing how much anyone can get done in 1 hour. After 1 hour, I stop and take a break. I’ll watch TV, surf the net, relax and do something mindless.
If I still want to study or haven’t finished, use 30 minute power sessions once I’m ready for no more than 2 hours total per weekday. It greatly reduces the chances of burning out.
On the weekends, I extend my sessions to 1 1/2 to 2 hour straight through sessions, with 4 30 minute follow up sessions. I really carve out the time to do this. I also spend one day reviewing all of my work (where the real learning takes place).
It’s tough, so focus on the end result. How proud will be to be able to say “I graduated from x school” as if it were just one of many feathers in your cap? Don’t look at the test itself… Focus on the end goal!
You can do it!