Early starters (6+ months out): Excellent! It's great that you are taking charge of GMAT so early in the cycle.
Remember:
Time is your frienemy.
Better to have more time than less time, but make sure not to let the safety of more time lead to procrastination. You'll want to maintain the same level of proactivity throughout, so your studies are as condensed and efficient as possible.
Students start to forget GMAT after more than 2-3 days of no study.
So if for example you have a spring vacation, you should still study just a tiny bit. Even just 30 minutes a day or an hour every other day, to maintain the habit, is better than nothing. Of course it can feel good not to study GMAT for a week (or ten!), but you'll be trading relaxation for MORE long-term, cumulative stress. It's like a credit card loan with a high interest rate.
If you're starting your studies late (within 3 months of app deadlines), better get moving! Most students take more time.
If you run out of time, look on the bright side, you're early for next year! Loop back to the beginning of this article.
Remember:
Time is your frienemy.
Better to have more time than less time, but make sure not to let the safety of more time lead to procrastination. You'll want to maintain the same level of proactivity throughout, so your studies are as condensed and efficient as possible.
Students start to forget GMAT after more than 2-3 days of no study.
So if for example you have a spring vacation, you should still study just a tiny bit. Even just 30 minutes a day or an hour every other day, to maintain the habit, is better than nothing. Of course it can feel good not to study GMAT for a week (or ten!), but you'll be trading relaxation for MORE long-term, cumulative stress. It's like a credit card loan with a high interest rate.
If you're starting your studies late (within 3 months of app deadlines), better get moving! Most students take more time.
If you run out of time, look on the bright side, you're early for next year! Loop back to the beginning of this article.
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