Considerations When Taking Your First Practice Exam

You can begin by taking the first of the six practice exams that are provided by GMAC, the organization that owns and administers the GMAT. Make sure you give the test your full attention so that you can get reliable results, and follow all test-day rules. For example, turn your phone off, take only one 10-minute break, and don’t use a calculator on the Quant section.

In general, you should strive to create a test setting that is as similar to the test day as feasible. Take your practice test in a library if you intend to take the GMAT in one of the official testing centers. If you are going to take the GMAT online, you should do so in the same location where you are going to take the actual test.

After you finish your practice exam, you’ll have valuable information to use to map out a study schedule and get started on your preparations.

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep