GMAT / GRE Prep?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, GMAT/GRE prep typically takes about 2-3 months of consistent effort. If you start now, you should have enough time to prepare and meet the April/May application deadlines for Fall 2025 start dates. Here’s a breakdown of what you can do:

1. Study Plan: Dedicate 2-3 months to prep. Use resources like Kaplan or Manhattan Prep for structured courses and materials.
2. Practice Tests: Aim to take 6-10 practice tests during your prep. Review explanations for every question to understand your mistakes.
3. Consistency: Even if you can only study for an hour a day, consistency is key. Build a routine.
4. Retakes: If needed, you can retake the test. Schools generally consider your highest score.

Since you’ve been out of undergrad for a year, starting now will also help you capitalize on the advantage of being closer to your academic years, as test-takers tend to perform better during this period. Good luck! For more insights, check out this thread: url: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/ask-mbamission-about-busin….

Sources: Ask mbaMission about Business School Admissions, Ask mbaMission about Business School Admissions, The MSF and MiM application process, Having serious thoughts about B-school for the first time - can anyone offer any advice?, Opinion: Screw the GMAT, Take the GRE