Your Official GMAT Prep Guide

Rachel Osborne-Schwartz
Sep 29, 2016
1 min read

Thinking about B-School? The first thing you'll need is a top GMAT score. If it's been years since you looked at a calculus equation, don't fret there's still plenty of time to ace the test. Most guides recommend studying for 3-6 months to give yourself enough time for a practice test or two and then enough time to strengthen your weaknesses.

Step 1: Identify potential schools to determine a timeline, and the range of target scores based on the class profiles

Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the test format, question types, and timing so you know what to expect and can pace yourself.

Step 3: Take a practice test to determine your starting baseline. You can find practice tests online, in prep books, or take a proctored exam at a testing center.

Step 4: Identify strengths and opportunities. Review your practice test results to pinpoint the question types you need to work on. Study 2-3 hours a week for best results, but also give yourself enough time to digest the information between sessions.

Step 5: Take another practice test to gauge your progress. Consider taking the test at an exam center or replicate test conditions to practice pacing yourself.

Step 6: Don't forget to review your strengths as well. Rotate studying both your strengths and opportunities.

Step 7: Test day! Remember to get a good night's sleep and arrive at the testing center early. Good luck!

For more information and helpful tips check out mba.com