I've been studying for the GMAT on and off since mid-July. I still have trouble believing that it's already been 5 months since then.
I didn't prioritize well at all, and my study-strategy (or lack thereof) was very poor. Instead of starting out with the quant section (my biggest weakness), I spent 3 months (on and off) studying verbal. My "strategy" was to focus on my strength first so that I could 'get it over with' and then focus on my weaker section. In hindsight, I spent so much time on verbal because it was my way off putting off the quant section; the thought of tackling a section that I know is a big weakness for me was daunting.
So now, December is already here, and I feel like I still have such a long way to go. I no longer have time to mess around as my test date is scheduled for mid-February. I REALLY need to focus, and finalize a study strategy that will maximize my productivity for the next 8 weeks. I'm kind of looking at it as though I'm just now starting to study, as I feel that this 'fresh-start' mindset will really motivate me.
At this point, I feel that I have a solid grasp of each verbal section. I've gone through all of the MGMAT books and have practiced a decent amount, so it just comes down to constantly doing practice questions until test day rolls around. As for quant, I've only given the quant section a cursory glance thus far for reasons mentioned above. I bought the Barron's GMAT math workbook last week, and I've been looking through it alongside some of the MGMAT math books.
I'm just having trouble coming up with a study game plan myself, and this is where I could really use the help of all of you. If you have ANY suggestions and tips given my situation, I'd really appreciate it if you'd share them with me.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
NOTE:
- I only need a 500 or so to get into the program I'm looking into, but I'd be thrilled if I could score in the 550-600 range.
- I have not yet taken a full-length practice test. I've only done a large portion of verbal practice questions in OG.
I didn't prioritize well at all, and my study-strategy (or lack thereof) was very poor. Instead of starting out with the quant section (my biggest weakness), I spent 3 months (on and off) studying verbal. My "strategy" was to focus on my strength first so that I could 'get it over with' and then focus on my weaker section. In hindsight, I spent so much time on verbal because it was my way off putting off the quant section; the thought of tackling a section that I know is a big weakness for me was daunting.
So now, December is already here, and I feel like I still have such a long way to go. I no longer have time to mess around as my test date is scheduled for mid-February. I REALLY need to focus, and finalize a study strategy that will maximize my productivity for the next 8 weeks. I'm kind of looking at it as though I'm just now starting to study, as I feel that this 'fresh-start' mindset will really motivate me.
At this point, I feel that I have a solid grasp of each verbal section. I've gone through all of the MGMAT books and have practiced a decent amount, so it just comes down to constantly doing practice questions until test day rolls around. As for quant, I've only given the quant section a cursory glance thus far for reasons mentioned above. I bought the Barron's GMAT math workbook last week, and I've been looking through it alongside some of the MGMAT math books.
I'm just having trouble coming up with a study game plan myself, and this is where I could really use the help of all of you. If you have ANY suggestions and tips given my situation, I'd really appreciate it if you'd share them with me.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
NOTE:
- I only need a 500 or so to get into the program I'm looking into, but I'd be thrilled if I could score in the 550-600 range.
- I have not yet taken a full-length practice test. I've only done a large portion of verbal practice questions in OG.
