How To Score Above 760 In The GMAT Exam

 The GMAT Exam - What is it and What are the Requirements?

The GMAT exam is an exam that is required for admission to a graduate management degree program. The test consists of four sections, Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), Integrated Reasoning (IR), Quantitative Section (QA) & The Verbal Section (VA)

How to Prepare for the Test - The Difference Between Strategy and Technique

Below are some tips to prepare for the GMAT exam

1.      Start By Setting Your Goal: The first thing to do when preparing for GMAT exam is to set goals. You should be able to answer the following questions: what are my short-term and long-term goals? What are my strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement? What are my priorities? Setting these goals will help you create a structured study plan

2.      Create A Study Plan Based On Your Goals: It is important to create a study plan while preparing for GMAT exam because it helps the candidate to organize their time and focus on what they need to learn. Moreover, it also helps in avoiding any confusion or stress. Create a systematic plan of how much time you will dedicate each day, number of mock tests you will take and timely checkpoints for when you will review your progress to make any changes to your overall preparation strategy

3.      Give Many Mock Tests: It's important to give many mock tests while preparing for GMAT because it helps you get acquainted with the test format, which in turn provides you with more confidence on the day of the GMAT exam. It also helps you get used to answering questions under time pressure and allows you to analyse your mistakes and learn from them.

4.      Obsessively Evaluate Your Progress & Areas Of Improvement: It is important to analyse mock tests while preparing for the GMAT exam because it gives you an idea of what to expect on the day of the exam and also helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses in each section so that you can work on them accordingly. Create an excel sheet and track how you are doing in each section. Pinpoint areas / topics where you are regularly making mistakes and fix those areas by revising concepts or practicing question types which are difficult for you

5.      Find A Mentor To Help You Through The Journey: Mentors are a great resource for students who are preparing for the GMAT exam. They can help you understand the test, give you advice and tips on how to study, and they can also offer encouragement when you need it. A good mentor will be able to provide valuable insight into what it takes to succeed in business school. They will also be able to help you manage your time during the exam so that you are not wasting time on questions that are too difficult or ones that don't apply to your goals.

6.      Stick To A Limited Set Of Good Quality Content / Books For The Exam: The GMAT exam is a difficult test that requires you to be well-versed in many areas. It also requires you to be able to handle the test's unique format and not be thrown off by the different types of questions it throws at you. One way to do this is by focusing on a limited set of books. Start by solving the Official Guide (OG) and then move to other books based on an assessment of the areas where you need help. Some great books for GMAT preparation include (Manhattan, Kaplan, Princeton Review)

7.      Consider Taking Classes / Coaching: Some people think that they can just take a GMAT course, and they will be able to pass the exam without any coaching or preparation. This could not be farther from the truth. While taking a course can help you learn some of the material, it won't teach you all of it or provide any practice for taking the actual exam. That's where coaching comes into play. GMAT coaches are experienced professionals and have typically trained thousands of students. They will be able to help you fix your areas of weaknesses faster and will be able to guide you through the journey

8.      Don’t Overdo Preparing For The Exam: One of the most important things to remember when preparing for the GMAT exam is not to overdo your preparation. There is no need to spend months or years studying for the GMAT exam. The exam itself is designed to measure how well you can handle complex reasoning and problem solving in a short period of time. It also tests your understanding of vocabulary and grammar, as well as your knowledge of math concepts. However, it doesn't test your ability to learn new material or remember information from long ago. That's why you should only study for few months before taking the test. Give your best by dedicating 2-3 hours daily over 3-4 months (some may take longer). Taking many mock tests will help you shorten this timeframe and familiarize you with the actual exam

9.      Set High Goals (780+): Setting big goals is important because it helps you focus on what you want to achieve. It is easier to set a goal and work hard towards it rather than just taking the GMAT exam and not caring about your score. When you set a big goal, it motivates you to work hard and succeed. By setting your eyes on a coveted score (780+) you are likely to prepare in a fashion which gets you there. Given that there are exam day hiccups its best to train your body and mind to operate at the highest level and let the exam day randomness only slightly affect your future!