Early AM study regiment?

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fltingley: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 47; Joined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:19 am; Thanked: 3 times

by fltingley » Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:23 pm

I am looking to restart my GMAT studying (long story; see other post) but I also work a very strenuous full time job in finance.

I am thinking about waking up extremely early in the morning to do my studying, as opposed to doing it every night. Here's my thinking:

- The actual test will be in the morning, so getting my brain prepped to sprint during that time is key
- My brain/attention will be on full blast in the morning and won’t be fatigued by a day’s work
- I will have studied in the morning on days of my Kaplan classes (i.e.- won’t have to sacrifice study for classroom time)
- Won’t have any conflicts in the morning like conferences, lady dates, TV, etc.
- Studying in the morning can also leave nights for more studying or review

Any thoughts or comments on this?

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by TedCornell » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:18 am

Sounds good. I hope it works to great effect

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by fltingley » Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:13 am

Good to hear there's some support for that strategy. I wonder if anyone else has tried this...

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by Courtney » Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:42 pm

Sounds smart, but definitely not a strategy I would want to do personally! Early morning before work is my dedicated gym time, so I wouldn't give that up for anything.

I do think that a lot probably just depends on personal preference. If you're somebody whose brain works better first thing in the morning, then this is definitely a good plan.

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by pJackson79 » Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:59 pm

I think it is a good idea. I have done morning studying. If I put it off until later, it is easier to find other things to take my time up with.

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by beatthegmat » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:19 am

Definitely a good idea, especially if your test is happening in the morning. One more related suggestion: try to take your practice GMAT tests at the exact time your real test would begin.

Good luck!

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fltingley: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 47; Joined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:19 am; Thanked: 3 times

by fltingley » Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:19 pm

Good to hear those who know about this little better than me approve of this strategy.

I think the key to any study regiment is discipline, discipline, discipline, and this seems like the best way to stay strict.

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