{"id":17730,"date":"2022-09-08T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T09:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=17730"},"modified":"2022-11-18T16:31:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T11:01:36","slug":"how-to-focus-on-gmat-preparation-and-overcome-procrastination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-focus-on-gmat-preparation-and-overcome-procrastination\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips &#8211; How to focus on GMAT preparation and overcome procrastination"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<p>How can I focus on GMAT preparation? How can I overcome procrastination?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have stories of numerous people who aced the GMAT and went on to get an admit from their target business school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you imagine them, you likely think of highly energetic and focused people who never succumbed to procrastination. The truth is they all faced the &#8216;procrastination challenge&#8217; but eventually beat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons we share their success stories on our blog is to ensure that the GMAT aspirants learn how they beat the procrastination doom loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, in this article, we share our thoughts on how to focus on GMAT preparation and overcome procrastination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in this article we\u2019ll discuss the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#are-you-really-procrastinating\">Are you really procrastinating your GMAT preparation?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#doom-loop\">What is GMAT procrastination doom loop?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-procrastination\">Why you procrastinate your GMAT preparation?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-steps-to-stop-procrastination\">8 steps &#8211; How to overcome procrastination and focus on GMAT preparation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"are-you-really-procrastinating\">Are you really procrastinating your GMAT preparation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Procrastination brings a really toxic emotion with it which is \u2018guilt\u2019. However, sometimes you just feel guilty because you assume you are procrastinating. Therefore, before feeling guilty you should be 100% sure that you have been procrastinating. Let me give you my example. <strong>When I started writing on this topic, this is how the word file looked<\/strong> and it looked the same for a considerable amount of time. Was I procrastinating? No, I wasn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-overcome-procrastination-about-gmat-preparation.png\" alt=\"How to focus on GMAT preparation and overcome procrastination\" class=\"wp-image-17735\" width=\"753\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-overcome-procrastination-about-gmat-preparation.png 1102w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-overcome-procrastination-about-gmat-preparation-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-overcome-procrastination-about-gmat-preparation-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-overcome-procrastination-about-gmat-preparation-1024x671.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-overcome-procrastination-about-gmat-preparation-1080x708.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Derek Thompson in his article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/business\/archive\/2014\/08\/the-procrastination-loop-and-how-to-break-it\/379142\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">TheAtlantic<\/a> said that <strong>it is easy to confuse between reasonable delay and true procrastination.<\/strong> <strong>The former is because you truly do not have time to do a particular work and the latter is because you don\u2019t FEEL like doing it<\/strong>. I wanted to write on this topic but had to postpone because of some other pressing matters.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>What if I hadn\u2019t recognized the difference and started feeling guilty? It would have affected my productivity for other work items. Therefore, it is imperative that you recognize the differences first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"doom-loop\">What is GMAT procrastination doom loop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>An episode of \u2018The Office\u2019 would cheer me up and then I\u2019ll start preparing seriously for the GMAT.<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>After completing season 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li><em>Oh!! I wasted my time on 6 episodes. I don\u2019t feel I\u2019ll be able to prepare today. I feel so low. Let me take a nap and then I\u2019ll be able to focus better.<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>After a 4-hour nap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li><em>Ah, man!! I wasted so much time. I am never going to start preparing for the GMAT. But, I feel hungry too. Let me order some food and then I\u2019ll start preparing.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Does it sound familiar? This is procrastination. You postpone important work for unimportant things. When you start doing it, you are stuck in what is called a \u2018Procrastination Doom Loop\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what it looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination-doom-loop.jpg\" alt=\"How to focus on GMAT preparation and overcome procrastination - The procrastination doom loop\" class=\"wp-image-17733\" width=\"694\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination-doom-loop.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination-doom-loop-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination-doom-loop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination-doom-loop-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination-doom-loop-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination-doom-loop-1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-procrastination\">Why you procrastinate your GMAT preparation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Joseph Ferrari, a psychology professor at DePaul University in an interview with Psychological Science said that people procrastinate because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>They are not in the \u2018right\u2019 mood<\/li><li>They assume their mood will change in the future<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>He goes on to say that procrastination has nothing to do with time management, really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cIf I have a dozen things to do, obviously #10, #11, and #12 have to wait,\u201d says Ferrari. \u201cThe real procrastinator has those 12 things, maybe does one or two of them, then rewrites the list, then shuffles it around, then makes an extra copy of it. That\u2019s procrastinating. That\u2019s different.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>But, \u201cAll hope is not lost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can break the procrastination doom loop cycle. Let us tell you how to do it and give wings to your GMAT preparation. (We won&#8217;t suggest Redbull)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A solid GMAT score can help you get into top business schools. Learn how to get into <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school-hbs-mba-7-steps-india-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harvard<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-gsb-mba-program-india-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanford<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>We can help you with a <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/personalized-study-planner-gmat-planning-made-easy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">personalized study plan<\/a> and give you access to quality online content to prepare. Write to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:acethegmat@e-gmat.com\">acethegmat@e-gmat.com<\/a>. We are the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on gmatClub<\/a> with more than 2000 reviews. <\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>Why don\u2019t you <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_content=about_the_gmat&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">take a free trial<\/a>&nbsp;and judge for yourself?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-steps-to-stop-procrastination\">How to overcome procrastination and focus on GMAT preparation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-GMAT-prep-8-steps.jpg\" alt=\"how to focus on GMAT prep\" class=\"wp-image-17971\" width=\"803\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-GMAT-prep-8-steps.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-GMAT-prep-8-steps-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-GMAT-prep-8-steps-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-GMAT-prep-8-steps-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-GMAT-prep-8-steps-1080x589.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 2 \u2013 Put forward the smallest step possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination.jpg\" alt=\"how to focus on gmat preparation and overcome procrastination\" class=\"wp-image-17799\" width=\"399\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination.jpg 595w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/How-to-focus-on-gmat-preparation-overcome-procrastination-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>We have put a cloaking spell on \u2018step 1,\u2019 because if you have been a serial procrastinator, you\u2019ll never go beyond step 1.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When you don\u2019t feel you are in the mood to start your GMAT preparation, don\u2019t plan for a full-throttle preparation session of 4-5 hours. Start with reading about the GMAT (our blog has plenty of information on different aspects of the GMAT) and do it for just half an hour. When you take a small step, your brain is not alerted that you\u2019re trying to make a change. (Even the brain loves its comfort zone)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Use Instagram founder Kevin Systrom\u2019s&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/jessica-stillman\/the-5-minute-hack-instagram-founder-kevin-systrom-uses-to-beat-procrastination.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">5-minute rule<\/a><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you feel that GMAT preparation is too difficult (and that stress and guilt are building), tell yourself you\u2019re only going to work on it for a few minutes. In most cases, doing the work is much easier than procrastinating. You just need a way to trick yourself into getting started.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 3 \u2013 Be kind to yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think of yourself as a \u2018big time\u2019 procrastinator, it\u2019s time to donate that title to someone more deserving because you, my friend, are not a procrastinator. You are only human, and you deserve kindness, firstly from yourself. Remember you started reading about the GMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 4 \u2013 Attend a free GMAT session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is click on the join link and attend a free webinar. Listening to an expert and being with other prospective GMAT takers will help you relieve yourself from all that anxiety you built up from your procrastination days. This way you\u2019ll get the ball rolling and you\u2019ll have officially started preparing for the GMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/strategy-session-registration\/?id=30&amp;channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_session&amp;utm_content=SS1&amp;utm_term=sessions\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Here is the link to the free GMAT strategy webinar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 5 \u2013 Take a GMAT diagnostic test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have set your focus on GMAT preparation the next thing is to identify your baseline. A GMAT diagnostic test will tell you where you are and how much effort you will have to put in to achieve your target GMAT score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Take the free <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/take-sigma-x-mock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Sigma<\/strong>-X Mock test<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-947e81fc-f972-4461-aead-399d0089bc59\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/take-sigma-x-mock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Take a free mock<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember you might be tempted to go back to the old ways. This is another stage you\u2019ll have to ward off procrastination and there is a very useful method to do so. Take a look at the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-does-gmat-computer-adaptive-test-work\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A good GMAT preparation is based on how well you can leverage the GMAT as an adaptive test. Learn more.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 6 \u2013 Schedule \u2018procrastination time\u2019 for yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/gmat-procrastination-gmat-preparation.jpg\" alt=\"How to focus on GMAT preparation and overcome procrastination\" class=\"wp-image-17734\" width=\"315\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/gmat-procrastination-gmat-preparation.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/gmat-procrastination-gmat-preparation-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you read it right!! You can tame your mind by tricking it. We feel the need for something the most when it is missing from our lives. When you know you cannot procrastinate anymore the urge to go back there is intense. So, how do you procrastinate without the guilt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule some \u2018procrastinating time\u2019 for yourself. Take out half an hour from your non-GMAT prep hours and devote it to something that you enjoy doing. Take a walk, go for a run or play a sport. But, don\u2019t start binging on Netflix. Even if you decide to watch a series, limit the consumption to 1 episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Try watching 3\/4<sup>th<\/sup> or \u2018one and a quarter\u2019 episode. It will be difficult putting down the urge to watch more if you completely watch one episode and become curious about the next episode because the ending was so amazing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When you know that you blocked this time for yourself and you can do whatever you feel like doing, you bypass the guilt associated with not preparing for the GMAT. It helps you better focus on GMAT preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 7 \u2013 Make a study plan for your GMAT preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You know your baseline GMAT score now. To reach your target score you need an efficient way of preparing. The most efficient way is to make a study plan. We have created an amazing tool called the <strong>Personalized Study Planner tool<\/strong> which will help you<strong> create your very own GMAT study plan in less than 5 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/create-study-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">features of this GMAT study plan tool<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/create-study-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here is the link to the PSP tool<\/a> itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/create-study-plan\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/GMAT-study-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"GMAT study plan - The personalized study planner tool\" class=\"wp-image-19349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/GMAT-study-Plan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/GMAT-study-Plan-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/GMAT-study-Plan-768x224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/GMAT-study-Plan-1024x299.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/GMAT-study-Plan-1080x315.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the PSP tool, we have 4 other articles on GMAT study plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-study-plan-benefits-study-plans-100-score-improvement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefits of a study plan: How to create a study plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/working-professionals-gmat-study-plan-balancing-work-gmat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Study plan for working professionals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-study-plan-for-1-month-how-to-prepare-for-gmat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1-month study plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-study-for-gmat-3-months-study-plan-for-gmat-760\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3-month study plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>We can help you with a <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/create-study-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">personalized study plan<\/a> and give you access to quality online content to prepare. Write to us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:acethegmat@e-gmat.com\">acethegmat@e-gmat.com<\/a>. We are the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on gmatClub<\/a> with more than 2000 reviews. <\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>Why don\u2019t you <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">take a free trial<\/a> and judge for yourself?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-95a008ab-d06a-443a-a89f-79bfad52b8d7\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Start your free trial<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Step 8 \u2013 Make a Schedule and find an accountability partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticking to a schedule is essential to acing the GMAT. 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