Updated Time Required For /Structure of GMAT Preparation

Looks like there hasn't been a recent discussion on GMAT prep in some time. Was hoping to get some insight from those who've taken the GMAT recently.

I'm a graduate of an Ivy League school planning on taking the GMAT this fall. Obviously everyones situation is different, but would you say 4-5 months is sufficient for GMAT prep given 1-2 hours of studying a day (less at the beginning, more/day as approaching the test date). Would love anyones recommendations on best study resources, particularly for someone who struggles with quant. Thanks

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Hey man, I used Veritas self paced, which was very helpful. I’d also get as much official prep tests and questions as possible.

I studied for about the same time as you but I’d recommend taking the test after a month or two to see where you stand. There’s definitely some dimishing returns to studying so you might be surprised and save yourself from a few more moths of study.

 
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