How to Study Properly For GMAT Online at Home
When I was preparing for my GMAT score, I decided to take the exam on the web rather than taking it in an office. Since I was doing this from my own home, I had the luxury of leisurely study time. I also had a lot of different options for study materials.
I could take advantage of a wide variety of free resources to help me study for my GMAT examination. I downloaded hundreds of GMAT study guides and practice papers. I purchased some audio and video tutorials. I even took advantage of free instructional seminars. As you can see, there are a lot of ways for you to study from home without having to spend any money.
When I was preparing for my GMAT test, I had a very simple study schedule. I made sure that I got plenty of sleep and ate breakfast. I also made sure that I studied a few minutes before each session of testing. That way, I would have enough time to review all of the study material and make sure that I understood everything I read.
However, when I tried to take my GMAT test online from home, I discovered a few problems. First, it was nearly impossible to stay focused on the material. I found myself skipping sections that were not crucial to my score. Second, I spent a significant amount of time reviewing reading material that I knew nothing about. Third, and perhaps most importantly, I wasted an enormous amount of time going back and forth between my computer and my notebook.
When I finally completed the GMAT, I was thrilled. Not only did it validate my academic ability, but it gave me a credential that I could use as a stepping-stone to better employment opportunities. I was able to immediately apply for jobs that I knew were open because my scores were certified. Now, instead of spending time in the library or at a technical institute reading covers books on tape, I can do all of my work online and at my fingertips.
There is one thing you need to be careful about when you try to study from home for GMAT. Make sure that you do not take a lot of time attempting to solve problems that will not come up on your exam. Solving problems that you may never need to solve does not aid your learning. In fact, it actually slows down your learning process. Spend your time learning how to read questions instead.
Studying from home for GMAT should be a fun process, but you still need to have the proper mindset to succeed. Put aside any notions about how much time you can save by not going to class. You can probably take an hour here and there, but that is about the limit. Focus on getting your questions right and completing all of your work on time. When you get the results of your test back from your hardware, evaluate them positively and know that you are far closer to passing than you thought when you set out to learn from home!