{"id":32367,"date":"2020-12-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=32367"},"modified":"2022-11-11T17:21:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T11:51:56","slug":"5-savvy-study-habits-gmat-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/5-savvy-study-habits-gmat-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Savvy Study Habits to Prep for the GMAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<p>If you\u2019re hoping to attend business school, the GMAT will undoubtedly form a significant part of your application. Although admissions committees consider many other factors, such as work experience, academic achievement, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-recommendation-letter-tips-who-when-how-to-ask\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommendation letters<\/a>, and personal background, the GMAT is a vital component necessary for demonstrating your problem-solving abilities, logic, critical thinking, and analytical writing, as well as math and verbal skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieving a high GMAT score will not only strengthen your business school application, but it can also help you <a href=\"https:\/\/bold.org\/scholarships\/easy-scholarships-list\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">earn scholarships<\/a>, fellowships, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisegeek.com\/easy-scholarships.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">types of financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-260c9ca4-b8a9-46f4-9235-87fade97a17f\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">The 5 savvy GMAT study habits<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/5-savvy-study-habits-gmat-preparation\/#0-create-a-personalized-study-plan-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Create a Personalized Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/5-savvy-study-habits-gmat-preparation\/#1-set-realistic-study-goals-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Set Realistic Study Goals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/5-savvy-study-habits-gmat-preparation\/#2-familiarize-yourself-with-the-test-structure-and-scoring-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Familiarize Yourself With the Test Structure and Scoring<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/5-savvy-study-habits-gmat-preparation\/#3-decide-on-a-consistent-time-to-study-every-day-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Decide on a Consistent Time to Study Every Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/5-savvy-study-habits-gmat-preparation\/#4-ensure-you-have-the-necessary-study-resources-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ensure You Have the Necessary Study Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-prep-habits.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-prep-habits.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-prep-habits-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-prep-habits-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-long-does-it-take-to-prepare-for-the-gmat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">amount of time needed to prepare<\/a> for the GMAT depends on various factors, most notably your familiarity with the skills, topics, and types of questions that will appear on the test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a current undergraduate, a professional, or a returning student will also have some bearing on how much preparation time you\u2019ll need. Many people who take the GMAT have part-time or full-time jobs and need to plan their studying around their work schedule and other commitments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether you are devoting several months to focus on preparing for the GMAT, or whether you\u2019re only able to study in the evenings <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/working-professionals-gmat-study-plan-balancing-work-gmat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">after getting home from work<\/a>, there are several effective study habits that will help you prepare for the GMAT and achieve your best possible score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"0-create-a-personalized-study-plan-\"><strong>Create a Personalized Study Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a study plan is the most effective way to start preparing for the GMAT. A study plan is handy if you ensure that it is tailored to your needs, schedule, strengths, and weaknesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-study-plan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32373\" width=\"460\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-study-plan.jpg 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-study-plan-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in creating a plan is usually to find out your target score by researching the median GMAT score for the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/average-gmat-scores-us-europe-business-schools-america\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business school of your choice<\/a>. Then, take a <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/sigma-x\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">mock GMAT<\/a> to assess your starting score, and see which sub-sections of the test you need to focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using e-GMAT\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/psp-home\/?utm_source=Blogs&amp;utm_medium=eGMAT&amp;utm_campaign=gmat_preparation&amp;utm_content=savvy_study_habits&amp;utm_term=LP_PSP_HO\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Personalized Study Planner tool<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to speak to a mentor who can help you develop a milestone-driven strategy to identify the obstacles standing in the way of your desired score. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on your other commitments and the amount of time you can devote to studying, you\u2019ll be provided with a calendar showing you the order of topics that you\u2019ll focus on and approximately how many hours you\u2019ll need to reach your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-set-realistic-study-goals-\"><strong>Set Realistic Study Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re just starting on your GMAT preparation, it can be tempting to think that you\u2019ll be able to devote many hours a day to studying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, especially those taking a break from work or <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-prepare-for-the-gmat-at-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working from home<\/a>, this may be possible, but for most business school aspirants, it just isn\u2019t feasible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-goals.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-goals.jpg 500w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-goals-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re working full-time or have other family or educational commitments, it\u2019s much better to set a realistic study goal and give yourself longer to prepare, rather than expecting to study for the GMAT during every spare moment of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/working-professionals-gmat-study-plan-balancing-work-gmat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full-time professionals<\/a>, a maximum of two hours of GMAT prep per day is a realistic amount of time to effectively learn and retain information, as well as review previous modules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_7c8380ce-e145-463c-9315-dd6bc37b3867\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <h3 class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Do you want to score a 99 percentile score on the GMAT?<\/h3><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">We can help you score 760+ with a personalized study plan and give you access to quality online content to prepare.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat-prep\/?channel=blogsin_article&#038;utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=in_article&#038;utm_campaign=free_trial&#038;utm_term=blogs_in_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Take a free trial<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-familiarize-yourself-with-the-test-structure-and-scoring-\"><strong>Familiarize Yourself With the Test Structure and Scoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you embark on a program of test preparation, it\u2019s essential to familiarize yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-exam-format-gmat-structure\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">structure of the GMAT<\/a> so that you know exactly what to expect and how you should spend your time preparing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAT is divided into four sub-sections: Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing, each with different numbers of questions and different timings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming acquainted with the types of questions you\u2019re likely to encounter in each section (and how they are scored) will help you anticipate the actual testing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students should also think about what order they want to complete these sections in, as you have <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-exam-format-gmat-structure\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">three options<\/a> to choose from. Getting used to the \u201ccomputer adaptive\u201d nature of the GMAT is also essential, as this is different from many other standardized tests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the GMAT, the difficulty of the questions you receive is based on how well you did on previous questions. You won\u2019t be able to skip questions or return to check your work, so students will want to prepare themselves for this unique testing structure, especially if it is their first time sitting the GMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-decide-on-a-consistent-time-to-study-every-day-\"><strong>Decide on a Consistent Time to Study Every Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students benefit tremendously from having a set time of the day devoted to GMAT study. Whether that\u2019s early in the morning, in the evening after school or work, or in a two-hour block in the middle of the day, consistency is key to forming good study habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-prep-timing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32375\" width=\"472\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-prep-timing.jpg 500w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-prep-timing-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it may not be possible to study at the same time every single day, having a set study period is far more effective than simply assuming that you\u2019ll manage to fit in a couple of hours at some point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That usually doesn\u2019t work and often leads to ineffective late-night studying or merely procrastinating and delaying your study session until the next day or even the weekend. This can throw off your study plan and prevent you from meeting the milestones required to achieve your target GMAT score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-ensure-you-have-the-necessary-study-resources-\"><strong>Ensure You Have the Necessary Study Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right study materials is another essential component of proper GMAT preparation. Many prospective test takers prefer to study from a <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/best-gmat-books\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT prep book<\/a> such as Kaplan, Manhattan Prep, PowerScore, or, even better, the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-official-guide-2021-vs-og-2020-comparison\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official GMAT prep book<\/a> from the Graduate Management Admission Council. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they can be expensive, these books often come bundled with additional resources such as flashcards, practice tests, and online materials and are a worthwhile investment toward your GMAT success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, many students prefer to take an online course to prepare step-by-step for the Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing sections of the test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online GMAT preparation courses such as those offered by e-GMAT offer dozens of hours of video instruction, thousands of practice questions, and personalized study plans. Students can choose to cover the complete GMAT with the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/gmat-online\/overview\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">GMAT Online<\/a> course or specialize with either the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/verbal-online\/overview\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Verbal Online<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/quant-online\/overview\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Quant Online<\/a> course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online courses typically feature more up-to-date content and promote faster test preparation time than GMAT books. Studying online also has the advantage of helping students prepare for the computer adaptive nature of the GMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-about-the-author\">About the author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lisa-Bigelow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32368\" width=\"219\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lisa-Bigelow.png 512w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lisa-Bigelow-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lisa-Bigelow-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lisa Bigelow writes for Bold and is an award-winning content creator and personal finance expert.&nbsp; Lisa has contributed to OnEntrepreneur, College Money Tips, Finovate, Finance Buzz, Life and Money by Citi, MagnifyMoney, Well + Good, Smarter With Gartner, and Popular Science. 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