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The GMAT study week
A GMAT study week around a full-time job: an hour before work on weekdays, a long session on Saturday and a two-hour review on Sunday, with work in between.
Mon
- GMAT study06:30–07:30
- Work09:00–15:00
Tue
- GMAT study06:30–07:30
- Work09:00–15:00
- Gym18:00–19:00
Wed
- GMAT study06:30–07:30
- Work09:00–15:00
Thu
- GMAT study06:30–07:30
- Work09:00–15:00
- Gym18:00–19:00
Fri
- GMAT study06:30–07:30
- Work09:00–15:00
Sat
- Practice test09:00–12:00
Sun
- Review mistakes10:00–12:00
The week, day by day
- Monday: 06:30 GMAT study (1 h), 09:00 Work (6 h)
- Tuesday: 06:30 GMAT study (1 h), 09:00 Work (6 h), 18:00 Gym (1 h)
- Wednesday: 06:30 GMAT study (1 h), 09:00 Work (6 h)
- Thursday: 06:30 GMAT study (1 h), 09:00 Work (6 h), 18:00 Gym (1 h)
- Friday: 06:30 GMAT study (1 h), 09:00 Work (6 h)
- Saturday: 09:00 Practice test (3 h)
- Sunday: 10:00 Review mistakes (2 h)
Why it works
- Before work is the only time no one asks you for anything.
- The long Saturday session builds stamina.
- Sunday review turns the mock exam into a study plan for next week.
Make it yours
- Use official GMAC practice exams.
- Evening person? Move the hour to 20:00, and keep it fixed.
Use it
Open the week builder, paste the line below and adjust the times to your life:
Questions
Can you study for the GMAT while working full time?
Yes, many people do. A fixed hour on weekdays and a long weekend session adds up to about ten hours a week.
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