GMAT Prep Resources

Everything you need to master the GMAT and achieve your target score. From study plans to practice questions, we've got you covered.

Understanding the GMAT

Test Structure

  • Quantitative: 31 questions, 62 min
  • Verbal: 36 questions, 65 min
  • IR: 12 questions, 30 min
  • AWA: 1 essay, 30 min
  • Total Time: 3.5 hours

Scoring

  • Total: 200-800 (10pt increments)
  • Quant: 6-51
  • Verbal: 6-51
  • IR: 1-8
  • AWA: 0-6
  • Average: 565

MBA Targets

  • Top 10: 720+ average
  • Top 25: 690+ average
  • Top 50: 650+ average
  • 80th percentile: 680
  • 90th percentile: 710

GMAT Study Plans

2-Month Intensive Plan

For dedicated full-time study

Week 1-2: Foundation

  • • Diagnostic test and analysis
  • • Review basic math and grammar
  • • Learn question types

Week 3-4: Concept Mastery

  • • Deep dive into quant topics
  • • Verbal strategy development
  • • Daily practice sets

Week 5-6: Practice Tests

  • • 2 full-length tests per week
  • • Error log analysis
  • • Timing strategies

Week 7-8: Final Push

  • • Focus on weak areas
  • • Test day preparation
  • • Maintain strengths

3-Month Balanced Plan

For working professionals

Month 1: Foundation

  • • 1-2 hours daily study
  • • Complete content review
  • • Build study habits

Month 2: Application

  • • Mixed practice sets
  • • Weekly practice tests
  • • Strategy refinement

Month 3: Optimization

  • • CAT simulation
  • • Peak performance
  • • Mental preparation

Total Hours: 150-200
Daily Commitment: 2-3 hours

Key GMAT Strategies

Quantitative Strategies

  • 1. Master mental math for speed
  • 2. Use answer choices strategically
  • 3. Know when to guess and move on
  • 4. Practice data sufficiency daily

Time Management

  • Quant: ~2 minutes per question
  • Verbal: ~1.8 minutes per question
  • Create timing benchmarks
  • Never spend >3 minutes on one question

Verbal Strategies

  • 1. Read critically, not passively
  • 2. Master SC grammar rules
  • 3. Identify CR question types
  • 4. Pre-think answers in CR

Test Day Tips

  • Visit test center beforehand
  • Bring approved ID and snacks
  • Use all break time wisely
  • Stay calm with breathing exercises

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