If this is what you are thinking about GMAT then you may want to reconsider. Myths about the GMAT Exam BUSTED!
Considering the number of students who apply for GMAT every year, the applicants are prone to a lot of misconceptions. They hit around the room every time. We have picked up the top 5 myths which applicants appearing for GMAT have in their minds. So, here’s a list of the myths about the GMAT Exam and the truth behind them:
MYTH #1: JOINING TUTORIALS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ACE THE EXAM
Though tutorials give you an edge over the others through rigorous practice and mock test, that itself is not the only way to ace GMAT. A well-organized schedule and consistent self-study are the two main elements which contribute to succeeding GMAT. Tutorials keep you regular with your preparation irrespective of your schedule for the day. If you are laid back and have not taken any coaching then that may hinder a problem for you as you may just be left with no time for the examination.
So if you plan on being regular and if you want to have loads of mock papers and tests then coaching can be an option for you. However, if you can manage it yourself irrespective of your schedule then you’ll actually save your traveling time and cost for coaching classes. Also choosing the correct notes and reference books are extremely crucial to ace the examination.
MYTH #2: The basics of the English language is not required for GMAT
English may not be required for the quantitative section, integrated reasoning and analytical writing; but it is required for the verbal reasoning section. This section focuses more on Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction. These sections require a lot of practice of Basic Grammar rules and good speed as well as good vocabulary. So, if you plan to not brush through the basic concepts of English then you are paving your own way to drop your scores drastically.
MYTH #3: GMAT can only be given once and the score freezes for life
Well, this is a misconception which is still in the minds of a lot of applicants. Though there is a limit to the attempts for GMAT however it is certainly not one attempt! GMAT can be given up to 5 times a year having a gap of no less than 16 days of a calendar year. The maximum limit is however 8 times in a lifetime. The cost to give GMAT remains the same irrespective of your number of attempts.
MYTH #4: GMAT is extremely easy. It can be cleared with good scores with less than a month of practice.
Well, you are the master of your own fate and of your own caliber. So, your capacity to understand, learn and what pace you understand is going to vary from the other candidates. However, GMAT requires a lot of practice and time management which is not easy to achieve in just a month. Hence, to be on the safer side, it is essential and suggested by experts to start your preparation at the least 6 months or prior to the date of the examination. This will allow you to focus on a lot of aspects such as time management, speed, calculation, efficiency, and practice.
MYTH #5: Different sections of GMAT are taken on different days.
Well, well, well! GMAT is an examination which is conducted for 3 hours and 30 minutes on ONE SINGLE DAY. There is also an option of taking an 8-minute break between each section. So if you take that option wherein you choose to take an 8-minute break, then your exam may go up to 4 hours. Also, you can take the four sections on the basis of your preference in different orders.
There are 62 minutes allotted to Quants, 65 minutes allotted to Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment has 30 minutes and Integrated Reasoning has 30 minutes. You are given the choice of order of preference of sections. You can choose any order as there is no specific order of preference. It all depends upon what you are flexible with while solving the paper and what you want to finish solving first.
