GMAT Strategy

flo821 wrote:i have been studying for 3-4 months now. i work full time and the only time i can really take a practice test is after work at 6-7 pm. i'm usually pretty tired, mentally. does anyone know how big of an affect this could place on my practice test scores?

How is everyone else that works full-time finding time that is efficient to do a 3.5 hr practice test?

thanks :roll:

It's definitely tough to study after work--but most of us are in the same work. You really have to have a routine down and make sure that you devote some time every day to study (ideally).

With regards to practice tests--I would advise not taking them after work during the weekday. I would save your practice tests for the weekend, and take them during the time of day when you expect to be taking your actual GMAT. It's important to be mentally fresh for your practice tests.

isisalaska wrote:I know the feeling...don't take exams after work. I take the practice exams on week-ends. I took a Kaplan exam after work and I almost fainted when i saw the score.

Haha, a Kaplan practice exam is not the best way to treat yourself after a long day of work.

Definitely agree that you should take your practice tests at the same time of day you plan to take the real thing - so take them on week-ends, if need be.

Also, know at what time of day you work best. I always take the test in the afternoon b/c I'm NOT a morning person.