GMAT 1 Month Study Plan
Do you want to get a 700+ on the GMAT in a month and are seeking a strategy to help you get there? In this post, we’ll look at how you can cross the first hurdle on your way to achieving your MBA goals by using the GMAT 1 month study plan.
When time is of the essence, effective preparation and execution become vital to success. Having a clear goal and a focused approach guarantees that you make the most of your time and do not waste it on unproductive things.
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Can you prepare for the GMAT in a month and ace it? Yes.
Is this something that has been done before? Yes, numerous times.
Can I pull it off? You certainly can! With a little assistance, discipline, and plan!
Is it possible to reach my GMAT target score in less than 30 days?
Because the GMAT is an exam that students take at different times of their lives, each student begins at a different level. If you want to take the test in one month, it is critical that you choose the level at which you will begin your study. Knowing this level, as well as your relative strengths in the two sections of the GMAT, will allow you to devise a more efficient and successful strategy for acing the test.
How to make GMAT 1 month study plan?
Here are 5 steps to creating your GMAT 1 month study plan:
- Study every day
- Identify weaknesses immediately
- Study in short blocks, rotating concepts
- Make a study schedule
- Take at least 1 GMAT practice test per week
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Study every day
Begin with the GMAT Official Guide to gain a general picture, and attempt to work on it on a regular basis, even if you don’t finish it (you should use a variety of resources). Even if you work full-time, you’ll require at least a couple of hours in the morning and/or evening. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, but if you can, take some time off from work. Don’t just cram on weekends — that might work if you had 6 months to study, but with only one month, you’ll need to complete at least some GMAT every single day.
Identify weaknesses immediately
So, what exactly do you need to concentrate on? Are your maths abilities rusty? Do you have no notion how to approach Critical Reasoning? Can’t finish a Reading Comprehension passage in under 4 minutes?
The majority of these issues are the result of long periods of not using these concepts. However, by practicing early and frequently, you may change those perceived limitations into strengths.
You can use several tactics to come up to speed depending on the topic you’re struggling with. You’re having trouble with arithmetic? Memorize your multiplication tables. Do you struggle with algebra? Perform some FOILing drills. Having trouble getting through Reading Comprehension passages? Recheck your grammar. We all have some topics that are simpler for us and others that are more difficult. The sooner you can objectively assess your strengths and shortcomings, the sooner you can begin to modify your one-month GMAT study schedule.
Study in short blocks, rotating concepts
The greatest risk in your “Month of GMAT” is full burnout. You will absolutely fry your brain if you study only Quant for 7 hours on 4 hours of sleep. Each day, try to “hit” at least three different question kinds. Perhaps you do 1.5 hours of reading, 2 hours of Quant earlier in the day, take a few hours off, and then return to perform 2 hours of Sentence Correction. We would advise you not to spend more than 2 hours on any one topic. It makes it more difficult for your brain to remember information, and you can soon reach a point where nothing new registers.
Make a study schedule
We recommend that you start with your strongest part because it will help you get a good start on your preparation. Because you are already better at it, you will find it easier to progress because you will not have to go through everything in that portion. You must conduct a topic-level examination of your preparedness and prepare exclusively for the issues in which you are lacking.
When it comes to the portion where you are relatively weaker, you will need to devote more time to it because the progress that you seek will be greater. To tackle GMAT-style questions in this part, you must ensure that you comprehend the ideas and the method. Because you will have limited time, you must focus on this area until you achieve your goal score rather than finishing the complete section thoroughly.
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Take at least 1 GMAT practice test per week
You should schedule at least four full-length practice tests. If you’re short on time, you can skip the AWA segment, but we recommend doing the IR section because it’s the same type of content, you’ll get a score, and the exhaustion you’ll feel on exam day will be real. For the Verbal and Quant portions, you’ll probably need to “feel out” the pacing. It can be difficult, so don’t be surprised if you don’t complete one or both of them on your first few attempts.
You should schedule at least four full-length practice tests. If you’re short on time, you can skip the AWA segment, but we recommend doing the IR section because it’s the same type of content, you’ll get a score, and the exhaustion you’ll feel on exam day will be real. For the Verbal and Quant portions, you’ll probably need to “feel out” the pacing. It can be difficult, so don’t be surprised if you don’t complete one or both of them on your first few attempts.
Best Practices for GMAT Preparation
To ensure that you do not waste time, we have created a list of best practices that, if followed, will allow you to make the most of your time.
- If you receive less than 80 percent on any file, you must rework the file until you receive 80 percent or higher before going on. Taking on the material right away will ensure that the learning is assimilated in less time.
- Before going on to the next section, you must identify your weak points and work on them.
- Make detailed notes that you can refer to later when revising.
- Maintain an error log so that you may evaluate previous mistakes and avoid repeating them.
- After the learning phase is complete, take mock tests and make sure to thoroughly review each test and improve on the weak areas before moving on to the next test. Taking mock tests without revising would be ineffective.
- We do not advocate taking a practice test within three days of your GMAT. You must revise your notes, go through your mistake record, and study for IR and AWA in the last three days to avoid being exhausted on exam day.
We hope you found this article to be informative. You may also read the article Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting GMAT Scores (including Placements, Fees, and GMAT Cut-Offs).
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