Step 1: Assess Your Learning Style The first step is to evaluate your learning preferences. Determine how much structure you require for your studies. Consider whether taking practice tests is sufficient or if you’d benefit from an online course.

Step 2: Select a Study Strategy Decide your study strategy, whether online course or self study or with private tutor. Your study plan should align with your progress and study habits to ensure effective preparation.

Step 3: Determine Your Study Times Consider when you’ll study. Identify the time slots in your day or week that you can allocate for study sessions. Make sure your study plan works around your existing commitments and responsibilities.

Step 4: Establish Your Start Date Decide when you’ll begin your test preparation. While the duration required for preparation varies from person to person, most recommend dedicating at least three months. The time you need depends on your prior quantitative and verbal reasoning background and comfort with the test’s principles.

Step 5: Create a Study Schedule Once you’ve determined your start date, create a study schedule. Ensure you have enough time to retake the test if necessary before the admissions deadline. All applicants must submit their standardized test results by the application deadline.

Step 6: Take the Exam Whether you choose to take the exam at home or at a test center, make sure you’re well-prepared. For in-person tests, know the location and travel time. If taking the exam at home, find a quiet, distraction-free space.

Step 7: Retake the Exam (if needed) If you feel you could improve your score, don’t hesitate to retake the test. Many successful applicants take the test more than once, identifying areas for improvement and enhancing their performance.

Step 8: Submit Your Application Applicants should self-report their test scores within the application, so it’s essential to have taken the exam and received your preliminary score report before submitting your application. If you’re accepted, the admissions team will access your official test scores directly from the testing organization.