Which GMAT Study Schedule Should I Follow?

At Magoosh, we have many study schedules to help you prepare for the GMAT:

• 1 Month GMAT Study Schedule
• 2 Month GMAT Study Schedule
• 3 Month GMAT Study Schedule
• 6 Month GMAT Study Schedule

But with so many choices, it can be tough to determine which one's right for you!

First, take a look at the following articles for help deciding when to take the GMAT:

• GMAT Test Dates
• How Long is the GMAT? From Prep to Scores

Ultimately, the amount of possible time you have to study is a great limiter.  For example, if you only have 2 months to study, you'll want to go with either the 1-month or 2-month study schedule.

However, possible time isn't the only factor.  For example, if you have 6 months before your exam but have already done a lot of studying, you might opt for the 3-month or even the 1-month in some cases.

Thus, it can be very helpful to establish an initial baseline of your current skills and even your current estimated score:

• GMAT Diagnostic Quiz
• GMAT Practice Test

Once you know where you're at, you'll have a much better feel for how much time and effort it will take to get to where you want to be.

For more details on this as well as more questions to ask yourself, please see this article:

• How Long Should You Study for the GMAT? (Take the Quiz!)

Lastly, don't be afraid to adapt any of our schedules to your needs! The schedules are merely suggestions, and the person who knows best about what is necessary for his or her GMAT success is you. So if you decide, for example, you need more math or verbal problems than our plan suggests in a given week, go for it! Our schedules are merely there to give you the structure to succeed on test day.