Hi! Even I plan to take my GMAT on 21 st April....so was looking forth for a sound advice on how to go about preparing cause the time is seriously not a luxury we guyz can enjoy.....so an advice on how to go about the things will be appreciated.....

Hi to both of you,

Congrats on setting that goal/test date; that will give you something to work towards and hopefully keep you motivated.

Most of my students prepare for 2-3 months for the GMAT, part-time. A rough approximation might be 1-2 hours/day, 4-6 days/week during that time. It's best to lay out a specific study schedule for yourself with clear goals on what to do each day, at least on a weekly basis. Try to mix up your book and online practice, your math and your verbal, and try to include timed elements to your practice. We generally recommend taking a practice test approximately once/week during most of your study period, or at least from a few weeks in, onwards. As you do these tests, that will be one indicator of your progress, though you should expect some variability in your scores, as you will still be learning and developing your skills along the way.

There are pros and cons about every type of prep out there, but consider whether you are most interested in a teacher-led program such as tutoring or a course, or a self-paced program (if you are confident you'll be disciplined and keep it up) such as an online course or books and software. Just remember not to do ALL of your prep out of a book, because the GMAT is a computer adaptive test!

Use this board as a resource throughout your study, both for help with specific questions and general strategy guidance. Good luck!