At what point in calendar should GMAT be taken?
Well...there is no answer to this! You can take the test at any point you think you are ready with preparation. There are certain myths that the GMAC s/w keeps on getting easy and difficult...even if there is any truth attached to it, you can do nothing about it. Hence, give no heed and take the test when you think that you are at the peak of your preparation :).
There are two approaches...
Although the score is technically valid for 5 years, please be advised to apply with a score not more than three years old.
How well in advance should one take the GMAT appointment?
I very often see individuals worried about getting an appointment. Trust me, it's something very trivial. We say in Army, take one thing at a time! Hence, first prepare for GMAT, small issues like these would take care of themselves and should not be given undue weightage.
There are two ways to take an appointment:
On the website : mba.com
Over phone, search on google, it's easily available.
There are two strategies that can be followed:
Do not study anything much during last 2-3 days, prior to your test.
Well...there is no answer to this! You can take the test at any point you think you are ready with preparation. There are certain myths that the GMAC s/w keeps on getting easy and difficult...even if there is any truth attached to it, you can do nothing about it. Hence, give no heed and take the test when you think that you are at the peak of your preparation :).
There are two approaches...
- Gain sufficient experience and when you see that you have gained enough professional maturity, plan your MBA and take GMAT at least one year before commencement of the very course. This is a good strategy when you intend to have substantial work-experience before starting your MBA.
- Take the GMAT soon after you finish your college. This is a good strategy when you wish to start your MBA with just 2-3 years of experience. This would create a good back-up plan for you and you can plan your career ahead.
Although the score is technically valid for 5 years, please be advised to apply with a score not more than three years old.
How well in advance should one take the GMAT appointment?
I very often see individuals worried about getting an appointment. Trust me, it's something very trivial. We say in Army, take one thing at a time! Hence, first prepare for GMAT, small issues like these would take care of themselves and should not be given undue weightage.
There are two ways to take an appointment:
On the website : mba.com
Over phone, search on google, it's easily available.
There are two strategies that can be followed:
- Take an appointment well in advance. Say 45-90 days before your GMAT and use the deadline as a motivation to prepare for GMAT.
- Keep on preparing for GMAT and when you think that you have reached the peak, take an appointment of just 2-3 days later. Since one needs a gap of 7 days to re-schedule an appointment, many slots are cancelled just 7 days before. Hence, if you look for an appointment just 2-3 days ahead, you will almost always find one. If your luck is really against you, look for a less popular testing centre in your vicinity and you will definetly find a slot there. E.g. If you stay in north India and are not getting a slot in Delhi, look for Allahabad.
Do not study anything much during last 2-3 days, prior to your test.
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