Taking test after prep course

[beatthegmat]

So I'm in a MGMAT online session that ends early January.
I've signed up for my GMAT on March 8. I talked to my friend and he said that's too big of a gap and I should reschedule it to an earlier date. He said to Late Jan or early Feb so I don't start to lose any of what I've learned from my course.
Does anybody agree with this? I plan on studying maybe 4-6 hrs a week after the course is over. Can I just take the test in Feb with that much studying? Or should I stick to Mar 8 (hopefully I don't forget content or techniques learned).
How much does it cost to reschedule?

I think it makes sense to take the GMAT about one month after finishing your MGMAT course. I don't think you'll necessarily lose any information by taking the GMAT in March, but I think that it always helps to take the test while the info is still fresh.

If you want to stick to your March date, I would think about doing some practice problems and making/reviewing flashcards to make sure you retain your learning.

Best of luck!

[bates88]

Yes, I would try to take the test within a month of finishing your class, unless you really need more time to work on weaknesses. Make sure you get extra help during your course if you need it, so that this isn't a problem.