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All rights reserved. The GMAC and GMAT logos, GMAT®, and GMATPrep® are registered trademarks of the Graduate Management Admission Council in the United States and other countries.  \nTHE GMAT® PREP TIMELINE  \nTEST SCHOOL CHOICES: GMAT APPOINTMENT: NOTES:  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nDAY:   DATE:   TIME:   LOCATION:    \n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nGet more details at MBA.COM  \nPreparation pays off by using official tools. Access free test prep and business school [resources at](resources at mba.com)[ mba.com](resources at mba.com).  \nRECOMMENDATION: Start at least six months before test results are due. You are the best judge of how much time you need to prepare.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>| PLANNING |  |  | STUDYING | FINAL PREP |  | TESTING | RESULTS |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | STEP 1 | STEP 2 | STEP 3 | STEP 4 | STEP 5 | STEP 6 | STEP 7 | STEP 8 |\n|  | GATHER INFO ABOUT YOUR TARGET PROGRAMS | REGISTER & PLAN | ESTABLISH YOUR SKILLS BASELINE | STUDY   STUDY  \u003Cbr>STUDY   | ASSESS YOUR PROGRESS | HOME\u003Cbr>STRETCH | TESTING | SCORING |\n| MILESTONES\u003Cbr>| Identify schools’ application deadlines and GMAT score ranges. (Fill in above)\u003Cbr>Set your target score.(Fill in above) | Research test centers near you using “Find a GMAT Test Center,” [on](on mba.com)[ mba.com](on mba.com)\u003Cbr>Register for the GMAT exam. (Fill in above)\u003Cbr>Develop your study plan and schedule. | Familiarize yourself with the exam format, question types, and test timing.\u003Cbr>Take a GMATPrep practice exam to identify the skills you need to study most. | Study using the free practice questions in the GMATPrep software.\u003Cbr>Review your progress reports and plan strategies to improve your weak areas in pacing and question types. | Take your second GMATPrep practice exam. | Keep studying through the home stretch! | Take the GMAT exam; get unofficial scores. |  |\n| RESOURCES\u003Cbr>| • Explore [mba.com](mba.com) for information on specific schools and programs, GMAT® exam, and GMAT prep materials.\u003Cbr>• Ask the Experts blog\u003Cbr>• Official GMAT blog\u003Cbr>• Find recruiting events near you. | • Register at\u003Cbr>[mba.com/gmatregistration](mba.com/gmatregistration).\u003Cbr>• Download the GMAT Handbook. It tells you everything you need to know and agree to before you take the GMAT [exam.](exam. mba.com/bulletin)[ mba.com/bulletin](exam. mba.com/bulletin) | • Download the free GMATPrep® software at\u003Cbr>[mba.com/gmatprep](mba.com/gmatprep). | • Download “Analysis of an Argument” essay topics found on the Analytical Writing Assessment page [at](at mba.com)[ mba.com](at mba.com).\u003Cbr>• Use the GMATPrep software to review progress report and develop strategies to develop your performance on specific question types. | • Use the GMATPrep software to review GMAT exam myths and general testtaking strategies. | • Access more study products at[mba.com/store](mba.com/store). | • Take a video tour of the test center [at](at mba.com)[ mba.com](at mba.com).\u003Cbr>• Get ready for the big day with tips from students like you at\u003Cbr>[mba.com](mba.com).\u003Cbr>|  |\n| TIPS\u003Cbr>| • Start a minimum of six months before test results are due to schools.\u003Cbr>• Plan to prepare for the GMATin the way you learn best —classes, tutoring, study groups, or self-study.\u003Cbr>• Give yourself enough time toretake the exam if things don’t go as planned. | • The further in advance you register the greater your choice of available dates to take the exam.\u003Cbr>• GMAT experts recommend studying twice a week.\u003Cbr>• Mix up different question types and exam sections in your study schedule. | • Replicate actual test conditions as you practice. 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