With GMAT comes loads of career opportunities, given that you score well. The GMAT test has a marked difficulty level that takes diligent practicing over a period of time. But it does not just include practicing, but also expanding and consolidating knowledge over this said period of time that should be ideally dedicated to the preparation for the test. If you are a novice or a stagnant test taker, then you might want to make best utilization of the time at hand and get your best score. To ensure that, a few things are a must before you dip your toe in the water.
Know about the exam
For the beginners, learning everything about the test is the most essential step of all. Get thorough with the basic facts about GMAT and the way it is conducted. The official website for GMAT also provides a lot of resources and can be used for strategizing the preparation for the test.Weightage to all four sections of the test is unequal for calculating the final score. Even the marks provided for essay writing are reported separately from the GMAT score. So instead of solving endless sample questions, one should prepare for the test in an organised and strategic manner.
Determine the right time to appear for the test
A high portion of deciding this depends on when you plan to attend graduate business school. Explore various programs and check for their application deadlines and required minimum GMAT score. Take such date for the test that is not too close to the application deadlines. Start your preparation keeping in mind the required score and the GMAT test date.
Take a practice test
A practice test before you even begin with your preparations sure is intimidating, but it's the best way to know where you stand and how far you have to travel to reach your desired score. There are a lot of practice tests available, but the one you choose should be a full length computer based test which is timed in the same way the actual GMAT test is. Because of the test, you'll get a clear view of the types of mistakes you make or the types of questions that you make most of the mistakes in. Also you'll know the speed with which you're working on each question, because solving the question in a set period of time is as important as getting the correct answer for it.
Strength and Weaknesses
The practice test will give you an idea of your strength and weaknesses. Analyze your score in verbal and quant and see for areas that might be the reason you're losing out on the score. While you work on the questions that are your weaknesses, make sure that you time it out. As the actual test is timed, practicing questions on the clock will benefit you more.
Study Plan
Plan your studies according to the target score and time available at hand. The most efficient study plan would be the one which is regular and consistent. Remember that quality>quantity, so solve questions that target your weaknesses. Grasping concepts is also more important than just solving the questions, which means cramming your studies in the few weeks before exam will not yield you your best result.
Try studying on computer based programs so that you get habitual of solving sums over the screen, rather than jotting everything down on the paper which is very time consuming. A structural progression is always better than a haphazard one. Hope this post succeeded to fuel your preparation for the GMAT test.
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