Hi sachan007,

There are plenty of options when it comes to putting together a study plan, so the process can seem overwhelming. Since the GMAT is a predictable, standardized exam, you CAN train to crush it.

Your first step should absolutely be to take a full-length practice CAT (you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com). You'll find some of the material to be challenging and you might even have some pacing problems. That's okay. Most Test Takers don't do particularly well on the first practice CAT, so take it as a learning experience. At the end of that CAT, you'll have information about what you're good at and what you need to work on.

For most Test Takers, I recommend that a 3-month plan built be put into action (based on 10-15 hours per week of study). You might need more or less time overall, but you won't know for sure until you get into the process. Plan to do your studying in small "chunks" throughout the week (as opposed to doing all-day Saturday & Sunday). You'll find the material will become easier to master when you do things in small sets (1-2 hours at a time with longer sessions on the weekends).

If you have any additional questions, then feel free to contact me directly.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Hi sachan007,

Once you've taken that first practice CAT, we'll have a much better sense of your strengths and weaknesses. I don't have an opinion on the flashcards, but my overall opinion on any resource is that you can certainly use it for a time - if it helps you to improve, then great (and continue to use it) - if it doesn't help you to improve, then move on to a resource that does.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich