How to balance GMAT preparation with a full-time job for XLRI GMP?

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Mohit C · Accepted Answer

Balancing GMAT prep with a full-time job works best when you follow a realistic routine. Aim for 1.5&ndash;2 hours of focused prep on weekdays and 3&ndash;4 hours on weekends. Mornings are ideal&mdash;brain&rsquo;s fresh, fewer distractions.
Use just one structured course like MentR-Me, GMAT Official Guide, or TTP&mdash;switching between too many slows you down. On weekdays, use 45 mins for Verbal or Quant concept practice and 45 mins for Data Insights or review. Weekends are perfect for full-length mocks or deep reviews. Take a mock every two weeks starting Week 3, even if you&rsquo;re not fully prepared&mdash;it builds test stamina early.
Track your errors and timing after each mock, and make small adjustments weekly. Most people need 10&ndash;12 weeks of this rhythm to break into the 680&ndash;700 range.

Harshal G · Answer

If you&rsquo;re working full-time, the key is using small windows in your day without burning out. Try breaking your prep into 3 short slots: 30 minutes in the morning for concept revision, 30 minutes during lunch for error log review, and 45 minutes in the evening for practice sets.
Use platforms like MentR-Me, GMAT Club, or the GMAT Official Practice for daily drills. Keep an error log that tracks not just wrong answers but also time taken and why the error happened, it helps catch recurring mistakes. For Verbal, focus on Sentence Correction early on, it&rsquo;s the fastest to improve with grammar rule practice. Spend 2&ndash;3 days a week doing 10&ndash;15 timed SC questions with review. For Data Insights, make sure you&rsquo;re practicing table and multi-source sets, which are the most time-sensitive.
Avoid cramming on weekends. Daily consistency keeps your prep sharp without causing burnout.
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