5 Tips for Excelling on the GMAT

TLDRLearn how to avoid an average GMAT score with these 5 tips: start early, take realistic practice tests, nail down your timing strategy, practice with below-average difficulty questions, and avoid careless errors.

Key insights

🏃‍♂️Starting early and maintaining consistent study habits is crucial for success on the GMAT.

📝Taking realistic practice tests helps to familiarize yourself with the question types and test structure.

⏱️Developing a solid timing strategy is essential to ensure you can complete the test within the allocated time.

📚Focus on practicing with below-average difficulty questions to improve your overall performance.

🙅‍♂️Avoid careless errors by identifying your common mistakes and developing strategies to prevent them.

Q&A

How early should I start preparing for the GMAT?

It is recommended to start studying for the GMAT several months in advance to allow for consistent and thorough preparation.

Why is it important to take realistic practice tests?

Realistic practice tests simulate the actual test-taking experience and help you improve timing, pacing, and endurance.

What is a timing strategy and why is it necessary?

A timing strategy involves planning how much time to allocate to each question or section. It ensures you can finish the test on time and have enough time for the more challenging questions.

Why should I practice with below-average difficulty questions?

Practicing with below-average difficulty questions helps you identify and improve your weaknesses, which ultimately leads to better performance on the GMAT.

How can I avoid careless errors?

By recognizing your common mistakes and developing strategies to prevent them, such as double-checking your work and staying focused throughout the test.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this video, Erica, a GMAT expert, shares five tips for avoiding an average GMAT score.

02:58Starting early and maintaining consistent study habits is crucial for success on the GMAT.

06:00Taking realistic practice tests helps to familiarize yourself with the question types and test structure.

02:22Developing a solid timing strategy is essential to ensure you can complete the test within the allocated time.

03:40Focus on practicing with below-average difficulty questions to improve your overall performance.

05:07Avoid careless errors by identifying your common mistakes and developing strategies to prevent them.