GMAT Tips from Test Takers

What if this infographic told you that there is more to GMAT success than the usual academic material fare? Past GMAT test takers have been asked for their greatest test taking advice and it has all come together into one neat, bright, and easy to understand infographic! It covers the best tips and tricks to understanding the exam structure and the best ways to go about studying. Their sage advice has allowed them not only to pass the GMAT, but have also helped them reach legendary scores of 700 and above. That is the dream!

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1. GMAT Tips From Test Takers by http://cheatsheetone.com
2. Don't waste your time trying to get too many resources and over complicating things. Spend your time on the materials guaranteed to help you on the GMAT. Farseer
3. Strive for optimum mental and physical condition levels. A key is to minimize stress by staying healthy and alert. GMATT73
4. Play the GMAT like you would play chess - sacrifice a few pieces to win. Londonluddite
5. JP, 700 GMAT scorer Here are the main learnings I had: 1. Repetition is key. 2. Practice tests are critical. 3. Relax.
6. Succeeding GMAT quant is not about knowing enough math techniques, but rather - using as few math skills as possible to solve problems. Hobbit
7. johnnyx9 If you see a problem that looks really hard and you know it is going to take a ton of time to work through it and even then you might not get it right, just skip it.
8. A common strategic error: I got that question right. I dont care if I guessed. I dont need to review the explanation. Praetorian
9. Frustration will not do a thing for you. If you really want to tame this beast, then sit down and study it until it is not mysteriously frustrating any more. HongHu
10. haas_mba07 One mistake I recently made is not paying attention to what is being asked.
11. Racer_x Your training involves two goals: 1) learning WHAT to study, and 2) studying that.
12. AkamaiBrah Take inventory of YOUR own personal strengths and weaknesses, and taylor a plan to overcome those weaknesses while simultaneously enhancing your strengths.
13. Don't practice your tests always in a room that's very quiet. The exam hall was a little noisy - the traffic on the road, people were moving in/out. srb2k
14. gladstone Being a native English speaker doesn’t necessary means that one will do well on the verbal section. It tests arcane rules of grammar, reading comprehension abilities, and comfort with logical reasoning.
15. cma_sss, 760 GMAT scorer We tend to lose score in the last 15 minutes when we are tired and under pressure to do more questions in less time.
16. Gmacvik I think no question is worth 2 or 2:30 minutes. If you are spending, more than 2 minutes on a question, you are digging your own graveyard.
17. JonnyJersey Studying for GMATis similar to lifting weights - if you do the same exercises, your muscles will adapt and you will eventually plateau.
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