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
Free GMAT Resources
Practice Questions
Study Guides
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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