🎧 What should be your daily GMAT study schedule? 🎧
Welcome to GMAT Wiz, Wizako's GMAT podcast. I'm Wizara, and with me is my energetic cohost, Zako Buzz. Today, we're diving into something that keeps many GMAT aspirants awake at night, creating an effective study schedule.
Zako Buzz:That's right, Wizara. And let me tell you, this is something I'm really passionate about. We're going to break this down into practical, actionable steps that our listeners can implement right away.
Wizara:You know, Zako, one thing that often surprises our students is the actual time commitment needed for GMAT preparation. Wanna guess how many hours we typically recommend?
Zako Buzz:About three hundred hours of dedicated study time, Wizara. And for some candidates who need to strengthen their fundamentals, which is exactly why our courses at Wizako start from the basics. It could go up to four hundred hours.
Wizara:Absolutely. And that's before we even factor in mock tests. But, hey, let's not scare our listeners with these numbers. Let's break it down into manageable chunks.
Zako Buzz:Perfect. So if someone's aiming to complete their preparation in four months, we're looking at about twenty hours per week. That's roughly two hours each weekday and five hours per day on weekends.
Wizara:I can already hear some listeners thinking, where am I going to find all this time? But here's the thing. Many of us spend countless hours scrolling through social media or binge watching shows.
Zako Buzz:Exactly. It's all about redirecting that time. You know what I always say. Consistency is the secret sauce of successful GMAT preparation.
Wizara:Speaking of consistency, one thing that's worked wonderfully for our students at Wizako is treating every weekday as a class day even if they're only taking classes three days a week.
Zako Buzz:Absolutely. And here's a pro tip. When you're studying, avoid jumping between topics. Focus on one subject area per session and break your two hour study block into fifty five minute focused sessions with five minute breaks. Did I forget something?
Zako Buzz:Oh, yes. After completing your two hour session, spend five to ten minutes planning your next session. This advanced planning is crucial. It's like laying out your gym clothes the night before. When you sit down for your next study session, you can dive right in instead of wasting time figuring out what to study.
Wizara:You know what's often overlooked in GMAT prep plans, Zako? Daily reading practice.
Zako Buzz:Oh, this is crucial. And that's why we created wizreads.com to provide our students with carefully curated reading material that helps build both comprehension skills and vocabulary.
Wizara:Just ten to fifteen minutes of daily reading can make a huge difference. And speaking of building skills gradually, that's exactly how we've structured our online courses at Wizako, starting from the basics to build confidence, then scaling up to ninetieth percentile concepts.
Zako Buzz:It's all about sustainable progress. Right? Think of it as a marathon, not a sprint. Start implementing the schedule gradually and build up to the full routine over a week or two.
Wizara:This approach not only prevents burnout, but also helps develop discipline and time management skills that will serve you well beyond the GMAT.
Zako Buzz:Couldn't agree more. And remember, everyone, the key is to stick to your schedule and make it a habit.
Wizara:Well, that brings us to the end of today's episode. Thanks for tuning in to GMAT Wiz. I'm Wizara. And don't forget to check out wizreads.com for your daily reading practice. Bye, everyone.
Zako Buzz:And I'm Zako Buzz. Until next time, keep studying smart.