Designing a GMAT Study Plan

It is real you guys! I’ve got my resources and I have a lot of ground to cover. It is a good thing I am giving myself three months because getting through all of this is going to take some time. This is what I will be working with:

·                OG 13^th Edition
·        OG Verbal 10^th Edition
·        SC Grail by Aristotle Prep
·        The Definitive RC Guide by Aristotle Prep
·        Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guides
·        Kaplan GMAT 2012 Strategies, Practice and Review
·        GMAT Uncovered by Manhattan GMAT
·        GMAT Math Bible

I also have

·                Sahil’s Grammar notes
·        Spidey Sentence Correction Notes
·        Beat the GMATS free flashcards

I am armed and ready to go. Now I just have to figure out how I am going to use all this information.

I've taken a cue from Vivian Kerr at Veritas Prep and worked out a GMAT study plan: This is what I plan to do:

Weeks 1-4: Get Familiar With the GMAT

I plan to familiarize myself with the test completely. On the 2nd week I will take a practice exam to see what my baseline is and be able to pinpoint a target score, although I know I want to break the 700+ mark. By the end of the month I will take another practice test this time to gain thorough understanding of what my strengths and weaknesses are.

Weeks 5-8: Attack Weaknesses, Reinforce Strengths

Also known as Progress Evaluation Month. With my Error Log I will track all my incorrect questions (which hopefully will not be that many). Rotating concepts on a weekly basis, choosing three big weaknesses to systematically address each week. During this month I need to come up with a solid strategy for tackling this test. After 2 more practice tests I hope to have addressed my weaknesses and come up with a good strategy.

Weeks 9-12: Getting closer to that Test Date!

Four weeks on the clock. Will kick up to one practice test a week in order to build stamina and figure out how to pace myself, after all I’ve read answering every questions is better than leaving it blank. I plan to make it a point to hit all question types and focus on the hardest questions I can find.

By the end of my three months I must be able to complete all sections in the time allotted. Study time begins today! Wohoo!!