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How to Crack GMAT in
90 Days
With these tips and strategies, you can achieve a high score on the
GMATin just three months. Follow our plan to prepare yourself for exam
day and increase your chances of success.
Overview of the GMAT Exam
The GMATis a computer-adaptive test taken by students seeking admission to graduate management
programs. It tests analytical writing, integrated reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning
skills.
Length and Structure
3 hours and 7 minutes
4 sections
Up to 5-minute breaks
between sections
Scoring
Total score between 200
and 800
Scored out of 800
(quantitative and verbal
only)
Percentile rank compares
performance to all test-
takers
Retake Policy
Can be taken every 16 days
Up to 5 times per year
Score reports include all
scores from the past five
years
Create a Study Schedule
The key to success on the GMATis preparation. Here are some tips for creating an effective study schedule:
1 Set Goals
Understand the score you need to achieve
and break it down into achievable study
goals.
2 Establish a Routine
Determine a consistent schedule for
studying each day, including breaks, and
stick to it.
3 Use a Planner
Organize your study schedule using a
planner or digital calendar to help you stay
on track.
4 TrackYour Progress
Monitor your progress and adjust your study
schedule if needed to ensure you’re meeting
your goals.
Effective Study Resources
Choosing the right study resources is crucial. Here are some options:
Official GMAT Prep
Materials
Practice tests, question
banks, and study guides
Reflects the latest GMAT
test format and types of
questions
Available online and in print
Third-Party Study
Materials
Offer different approaches
and question types than
official materials
Materials from prep
companies such as
Manhattan Prep and Kaplan
Can be expensive, but may
offer more personalized
study plans and support
Online Communities
and Forums
Connect with other test-
takers to share tips and ask
questions
Online forums such as GMAT
Club and Beat the GMAT
Practice Test Strategies
Practice tests are essential for success on the GMAT.Try these tips:
Create a Test-Like Environment
Take practice tests under conditions similar to
the actual test, such as using the official GMAT
software and taking the test in a quiet
environment.
TimeYourself
Give yourself the same amount of time for each
section as during the actual exam, and monitor
your progress to ensure you’re on track.
AnalyzeYour Mistakes
Review each question you answered
incorrectly to understand why you got it wrong
and how to improve your score.
Retake Tests
Repeat practice tests to track your progress
and identify areas for improvement.
Develop Test-Taking Skills
Improving your test-taking skills can help you perform better on the GMAT:
1 Read Carefully
Understand the question before looking at
the answer choices.
2 Manage Time
Maintain a pace that allows you to answer all
questions before time runs out.
3 Be Resourceful
Use all available resources, such as scratch
paper and the on-screen calculator.
4 Practice Mental Math
The GMAThas a calculator, but mental math
can save you time and reduce errors.
Manage Test Anxiety
Test anxiety can have a negative impact on your performance. Here are some tips for managing it:
Breathe Deeply
Take deep breaths before
starting the test to calm your
nerves and clear your mind.
Visualize Success
Imagine yourself performing
well and succeeding on the test
to boost confidence.
Stay Positive
Avoid negative thoughts and
focus on the progress you’ve
made in your studies.
Tracking Progress and Evaluating Results
Tracking your progress and evaluating your results can help you determine your strengths and weaknesses:
UseAnalytical Data
Track your performance on
practice tests and identify
areas in which you’re
weakest. Focus on those
areas to improve your skills.
Join a Study Group
Studying with others can
help you fill gaps in your
knowledge and learn new
ways to approach difficult
questions.
Take Notes
Document your progress
regularly to remind yourself
of what you’ve learned and
what you still need to focus
on.
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How to crack gmat in 90 days.pdf

  • 1. How to Crack GMAT in 90 Days With these tips and strategies, you can achieve a high score on the GMATin just three months. Follow our plan to prepare yourself for exam day and increase your chances of success.
  • 2. Overview of the GMAT Exam The GMATis a computer-adaptive test taken by students seeking admission to graduate management programs. It tests analytical writing, integrated reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning skills. Length and Structure 3 hours and 7 minutes 4 sections Up to 5-minute breaks between sections Scoring Total score between 200 and 800 Scored out of 800 (quantitative and verbal only) Percentile rank compares performance to all test- takers Retake Policy Can be taken every 16 days Up to 5 times per year Score reports include all scores from the past five years
  • 3. Create a Study Schedule The key to success on the GMATis preparation. Here are some tips for creating an effective study schedule: 1 Set Goals Understand the score you need to achieve and break it down into achievable study goals. 2 Establish a Routine Determine a consistent schedule for studying each day, including breaks, and stick to it. 3 Use a Planner Organize your study schedule using a planner or digital calendar to help you stay on track. 4 TrackYour Progress Monitor your progress and adjust your study schedule if needed to ensure you’re meeting your goals.
  • 4. Effective Study Resources Choosing the right study resources is crucial. Here are some options: Official GMAT Prep Materials Practice tests, question banks, and study guides Reflects the latest GMAT test format and types of questions Available online and in print Third-Party Study Materials Offer different approaches and question types than official materials Materials from prep companies such as Manhattan Prep and Kaplan Can be expensive, but may offer more personalized study plans and support Online Communities and Forums Connect with other test- takers to share tips and ask questions Online forums such as GMAT Club and Beat the GMAT
  • 5. Practice Test Strategies Practice tests are essential for success on the GMAT.Try these tips: Create a Test-Like Environment Take practice tests under conditions similar to the actual test, such as using the official GMAT software and taking the test in a quiet environment. TimeYourself Give yourself the same amount of time for each section as during the actual exam, and monitor your progress to ensure you’re on track. AnalyzeYour Mistakes Review each question you answered incorrectly to understand why you got it wrong and how to improve your score. Retake Tests Repeat practice tests to track your progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • 6. Develop Test-Taking Skills Improving your test-taking skills can help you perform better on the GMAT: 1 Read Carefully Understand the question before looking at the answer choices. 2 Manage Time Maintain a pace that allows you to answer all questions before time runs out. 3 Be Resourceful Use all available resources, such as scratch paper and the on-screen calculator. 4 Practice Mental Math The GMAThas a calculator, but mental math can save you time and reduce errors.
  • 7. Manage Test Anxiety Test anxiety can have a negative impact on your performance. Here are some tips for managing it: Breathe Deeply Take deep breaths before starting the test to calm your nerves and clear your mind. Visualize Success Imagine yourself performing well and succeeding on the test to boost confidence. Stay Positive Avoid negative thoughts and focus on the progress you’ve made in your studies.
  • 8. Tracking Progress and Evaluating Results Tracking your progress and evaluating your results can help you determine your strengths and weaknesses: UseAnalytical Data Track your performance on practice tests and identify areas in which you’re weakest. Focus on those areas to improve your skills. Join a Study Group Studying with others can help you fill gaps in your knowledge and learn new ways to approach difficult questions. Take Notes Document your progress regularly to remind yourself of what you’ve learned and what you still need to focus on.