{"id":2455,"date":"2026-04-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=2455"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:01:12","slug":"how-to-study-for-the-gmat-in-3-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/how-to-study-for-the-gmat-in-3-months\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study for the GMAT in 3 months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most people who are aiming for a competitive business school program study for between 3 and 6 months. By allowing yourself at least 3 months to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-complete-course\">prepare for the GMAT<\/a> (formerly known as the GMAT Focus), you have an excellent opportunity to put in the time necessary to get your best possible score. Your biggest challenge may be maintaining your motivation and momentum over this period; an organized study plan will help you stay on track. If you are looking for a 3 month GMAT study plan starting from scratch, this article provides the structured approach you need to succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#step1\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#step1\">Taking Diagnostic Tests<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step2\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#step2\">Picking a Study Schedule<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step3\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#step3\">Developing a Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step4\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#step4\">Practicing Time Management<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#samples\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#samples\">Sample Study Plans<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#essentials\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#essentials\">Study Essentials<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>3 Month Study Guide Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Consider dividing study time into two sections.<\/li><li>Learn the main facts, concepts, question types, and strategies across all three sections of the GMAT (2 Months).<\/li><li>Then, take mixed timed problem sets and practice tests and review them deeply to solidify your skills and lift your score (1 Month).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step1\">Step 1: Take a GMAT Diagnostic Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/practice\/gmat-practice\">full-length, realistic GMAT practice test<\/a> to find out what your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/gmat-test-quantitative-section\/\">Quantitative<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gmat\/whats-tested-on-the-gmat-verbal-section\/\">Verbal<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gmat\/gmat-test-integrated-reasoning\/\">Data Insights<\/a> scores are now. Your practice test results will include not just your scores but also information about what types of problems you did well on and which ones gave you trouble. This information will help you design your study plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice-test-options\">GMAT practice test<\/a> is that you will become familiar with the test\u2019s format and timing. Your review of the individual questions will help you to know what you need to prioritize in order to improve. As you study, you will know exactly how you\u2019ll use what you\u2019re learning to ace test problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice-test-options\">GMAT practice tests<\/a> under conditions as similar as possible to those you will experience on Test Day is important. For example, don\u2019t take longer breaks than allowed (on the real test, you\u2019ll get one 10-minute break), and don\u2019t eat or drink except when on your break.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, plan to spend at least 3 hours reviewing your test in depth within 2 days of taking it. There\u2019s a lot of great data to help you in your studies; take the time to analyze it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step2\">Step 2: Set Your Study Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Test Day is 3 months away, there is a danger of procrastinating. It can be hard to get into a GMAT study routine, especially if you\u2019ve been out of school for a while. And 3 months feels like a long time! However, the days and weeks will slip by faster than seems possible, and before you know it, the test will be a week or two away. Don\u2019t let Test Day take you by surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at your overall schedule for the next three months. Are there going to be certain busy periods at work? Will you have other school, family, or personal commitments in that timeframe? Plan your overall schedule accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying most days of the week will improve your score far more than trying to cram all of your study into one or two days a week. Your brain can learn only so many new things each day. Plan to study 5 or 6 days a week, for between 30 minutes and 3 hours a day (depending on the day). Do give yourself 1 or 2 GMAT-free days every week; your brain needs a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, consider using a GMAT mobile app to give you flexibility and convenience to improve in short increments of 5 to 15 minutes throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<strong>GMAT CONTENT APPS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/manhattan-prep-gmat-official\/id1030031321\">Apple App Store<\/a> <em>or<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hltcorp.gmat&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Google Play<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Establishing a consistent GMAT practice test schedule for 3 months is crucial to tracking your progress and building endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Block out time to take more full-length practice tests over the course of your studies. Plan to take your second practice test at the end of your 4th week, your third one at the end of the 8th week, and then two more at the 10- and 11-week marks. You will take your last practice test 1 week before Test Day. Take practice tests to measure your progress, become more familiar with the test\u2019s timing and format, and build your mental endurance. After each test, invest at least 3 hours in reviewing the test data and individual problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule your study time and practice tests on your calendar and then keep those appointments with yourself. In the same way you show up for class or work on time, you are going to \u201cshow up\u201d for GMAT studying on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step3\">Step 3: Develop Your Study Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How should you study? An effective approach is to first use a resource such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/books\">GMAT book<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/kaptest.com\/gmat\">GMAT course<\/a> to learn some strategies or content and then follow up by practicing what you just learned with test-like problems. Applying what you learn right away to the types of problems you\u2019ll see on Test Day will help you solidify your knowledge so it sticks with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should you study? That depends on the results of your practice test. For your first month, focus on material that is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>a \u201cweakness opportunity\u201d for you<\/li><li>most often tested<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u201cweakness opportunity\u201d is something that you\u2019re struggling with right now, but you also think you have the opportunity to improve. Maybe you know how to do it but you\u2019re slower than needed. Or maybe you did well on this topic in school, but you need to practice to get your skills back. <em>Don\u2019t<\/em> focus on your \u201cworst\u201d weaknesses\u2014go after the lower-hanging fruit first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Quant section, for example, linear equations and exponents are more frequently tested than quadratic equations. In addition, you have to learn how to handle the first two before you can effectively do the third. So start with linear equations and exponents; worry about quadratics later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistics topics are very common on the GMAT. Average and median are far more commonly tested than standard deviation, so again, start with the material that is more commonly tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the last week before your second practice test, add in some general review of strengths that you may not have practiced much in the past few weeks. For example, if you\u2019re great at Critical Reasoning (and therefore haven\u2019t been prioritizing it in your studies), do some CR problems this week to solidify your approach before your practice test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ab0c78\"><strong>FREE PREMIUM CONTENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-col-240-f-6-e-color has-text-color\">GMAT Math Quicksheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlock access to our free GMAT Math Quicksheet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ab0c78\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"3dd243db-2e5a-4156-a79f-5a651d2fdb0d\">Get Access<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"samples\">GMAT 90-Day Study Schedules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a weekly GMAT study breakdown for 12 weeks, detailing two sample free vs. paid GMAT 3 month study plans. One plan is for Casey, who self-studies, and one plan is for Ayo, who takes a class and is aiming for a very high score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Future MBA<\/th><th>Casey<\/th><th>ayo<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Goals<\/strong><\/td><td>Target score: 615. Plans to earn an MBA while working full-time as a product manager.<\/td><td>Target score: 665 (a very high score). Will take leave from an engineering job to earn an MBA from a school with a top national ranking.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Diagnostic Score<\/strong><\/td><td>545<\/td><td>615<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Practice test + review (6 hours)<br>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<\/td><td>Practice test + review (6 hours)<br>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 4 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (6 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 2<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<br>Study 2 days \u00d7 1 hr\/day (2 hours)<\/td><td>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 5 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (7.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 3<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<br>Study 2 days \u00d7 1 hr\/day (2 hours)<\/td><td>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 5 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (7.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 4<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 4 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (6 hours)<br>Practice test + review (6 hours)<\/td><td>Traveling for work<br>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 5<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<br>Study 2 days \u00d7 1 hr\/day (2 hours)<\/td><td>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 5 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (7.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 6<\/strong><\/td><td>Traveling for work<br>Study 3 days \u00d7 1 hr\/day (3 hours)<\/td><td>Practice test + review (6 hours)<br>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 4 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (6 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 7<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<br>Study 2 days \u00d7 1 hr\/day (2 hours)<\/td><td>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 5 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (7.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 8<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 4 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (6 hours)<br>Practice test + review (6 hours)<\/td><td>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 5 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (7.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 9<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<br>Study 2 days \u00d7 1 hr\/day (2 hours)<\/td><td>Practice test + review (6 hours)<br>Class 1 day \u00d7 3 hr (3 hours)<br>Study 4 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (6 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 10<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 4 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (6 hours)<br>Practice test + review (6 hours)<\/td><td>Big project due at work<br>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 11<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 4 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (6 hours)<br>Practice test + review (6 hours)<\/td><td>Practice test + review (6 hours)<br>Study 5 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (7.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Week 12<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 3 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (4.5 hours)<br>Study 2 days \u00d7 1 hr\/day (2 hours)<\/td><td>Practice test + review (6 hours)<br>Study 5 days \u00d7 1.5 hr\/day (7.5 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day Before the Test<\/strong><\/td><td>Nothing<\/td><td>Nothing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Prep Hours<\/strong><\/td><td>100.5<\/td><td>136.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step4\">Step 4: Practice Time Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/whats-a-good-gmat-score\/\">GMAT is scored<\/a> differently than a traditional exam, so time management is an important strategy to develop on the GMAT. The exam is not based on the <em>number<\/em> of problems you get right, but rather on the <em>difficulty<\/em> of the problems that you get right vs. wrong. If you spend too much time on the hardest ones, trying to get them right, you\u2019ll have to rush on easier ones\u2014and making careless mistakes on easier problems will cost you far more than the gain you can earn by getting hard problems right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning on taking the GMAT in a testing center, you can develop special note-taking techniques using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Manhattan-GMAT-Simulation-Booklet-Marker\/dp\/0979017580\/\">GMAT test simulation booklet<\/a>. This preparation tool can help you become comfortable with the laminated scratch paper that you\u2019ll use on an Official GMAT administered in a testing center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning on taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/taking-the-at-home-gmat\/\">GMAT Online exam<\/a>, you can use both a digital and a physical whiteboard for your scratch work. Having a plan for when to use each type can help you optimize your question times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[ <strong>NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/gmat-focus-time-management\/\">GMAT Time Management<\/a> ]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div  style='background:#f9f9f9;color:#240f6e;border-color:#bcbcbc;' class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3>Score Higher on Your GMAT Exam. Guaranteed<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re so confident in our prep, we give you our word. But it\u2019s more than a promise: it\u2019s a guarantee, coming from industry leaders who use the most realistic practice materials out there. After learning from carefully-vetted, expert instructors who are also 99th-percentile GMAT scorers, you\u2019ll be ready for test day. And you\u2019ll score higher, period\u2014or your money back.*<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-right ' ><a href='https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat' class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-right ' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >GMAT Prep Courses<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"essentials\">GMAT Study Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are resources to help you prepare for the GMAT in 3 months at home or in person and reach your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/whats-a-good-gmat-score\/\">target GMAT score<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_sidebar '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'><li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >MBA.com<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mba.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mba.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website includes all essential test information, including how to register, how to prepare, what to expect on GMAT test day, etc. This is a great place to get started on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT prep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li><li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Full-Length Practice Tests<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking full-length practice tests is the best way to assess your readiness for the GMAT in three months. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free GMAT Starter Kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will get you ready to take your first practice test and show you how to analyze your data afterwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are already scoring 595 or higher on the GMAT and looking for a realistic GMAT score improvement in 3 months*, consider taking Manhattan Prep Powered By Kaplan\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/score-655-gmat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">655+ GMAT course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All lessons focus on both content and strategies for more difficult problems to help you get the best GMAT score possible. (And all students are required to have scored 595 or higher on an official practice test or the real test in order to enroll\u2014so your fellow students will keep up with you.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan Prep powered by Kaplan\u2019s GMAT practice test has been consistently ranked by third-parties as the Best GMAT Practice Test.** But don\u2019t just take our word for it, hear what education experts have to say about what makes Manhattan Prep powered by Kaplan\u2019s practice test stand out from the competition:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/testprepinsight.com\/best\/best-gmat-practice-tests\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test Prep Insight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rates Manhattan Prep powered by Kaplan as being \u201cEditor&#8217;s Choice for Best GMAT Practice Test.\u201d \u201cManhattan Prep\u2019s GMAT practice tests are ideal for those looking for realistic practice exams.\u201d*<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Disclaimer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> **Editor\u2019s Choice for Best GMAT Practice Test: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/testprepinsight.com\/best\/best-gmat-practice-tests\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/testprepinsight.com\/best\/best-gmat-practice-tests\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Test Prep Insight is a review and analytics site that is a Kaplan affiliate but uses an independent review process to evaluate exam prep products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li><li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Practice Questions<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan Prep\u2019s complete set of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/practice\/adaptive-qbank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Qbanks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great tool to drill your weaknesses as you progress in your studies. With in-depth explanations, you\u2019ll learn from your mistakes and raise your score.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li><li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Prep Books<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/books\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan\u2019s top-rated GMAT books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in a comprehensive set that delves into each area of the exam, giving you detailed and specialized instruction beyond tips and tricks. All <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/books\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan Prep books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are written by our 99th percentile GMAT instructors. These comprehensive study guides are the top-selling GMAT prep books in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li><li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Online Calendar<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build an online calendar using Google Calendar or Outlook to keep track of and access your personal study plan from anywhere. Studying with a friend or group? Use a shared calendar to help everyone stay organized and on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li><li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Take a Class<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the idea of studying and making a schedule completely on your own seems daunting, consider signing up for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/events\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free GMAT class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a set schedule and instruction from expert teachers can help you stay focused and keep you accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In-Person Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you learn best in person, consider enrolling in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-complete-course\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan Prep In-Person GMAT class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, currently offered in New York City. All Manhattan Prep instructors have scored in the 99th percentile on the GMAT. Class sizes are kept small to achieve the right balance of individual attention and active participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Online Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a bit more flexible experience, you can attend class from anywhere in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-complete-course\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan Prep\u2019s Live Online GMAT courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learn in an interactive, online class with a 99th-percentile instructor who is there to engage you, keep you on track, and even answer 1-on-1 questions. Class sizes are also strictly limited in our live online courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Self-Paced Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for expert instruction that is completely on your own time, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-tutoring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working with an expert tutor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can curate your study plan to fit your specific needs. Or consider enrolling in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-prep-self-paced\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-Month Self-Paced course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which comes with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/hsg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher score guarantee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Bootcamps<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a very short study timeframe and are able to absorb material quickly, look at joining a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-bootcamp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Bootcamp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Bootcamps are great if you have a lot of time to dedicate to studying over a short period of time\u2014plan to spend 3 intensive weeks focused entirely on the GMAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Written by Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan experts, reviewed by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/gmat-instructors\"><em>Stacey Koprince<\/em><\/a><em>. Stacey Koprince is a 99th-percentile GMAT, GRE, and EA instructor and the head of Manhattan Prep\u2019s content and curriculum department.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Higher Score Guarantee: Conditions and restrictions apply; for complete guarantee eligibility requirements, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/hsg\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/hsg\">kaptest.com\/hsg<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-last '><div id=\"text-76\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"70f62512b89832cc8e7fcd96b9d03245c2794cf0b7170fa257f26acec72436d9\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-77\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"71160db829b51adcc3539815988485f372b020407413c2957efe50cfe72ea639\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people who are aiming for a competitive business school program study for between 3 and 6 months. By allowing yourself at least 3 months to prepare for the GMAT (formerly known as the GMAT Focus), you have an excellent opportunity to put in the time necessary to get your best possible score. Your biggest [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":46934,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[55],"tags":[56,313],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2455"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49404,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455\/revisions\/49404"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}