If it is some or many years since you studied and, in particular, since you studied or even thought about geometry, algebra and English grammar, or took a multiple choice exam, then the GMAT may well present a number of specific hurdles.
The first thing to do is to review examples of each type of question and assessment that make up the GMAT and make an honest appraisal of which of these components represent the greatest challenge for you. To demonstrate your full potential, and well before taking the test , you will have to begin a program of revision or review. Start with the aspects of the test that you feel you are least good at. Practice the mock test give by mba.com. You only need a minimal computer knowledge to undertake the GMAT CAT, it requires a very minimum time to become proficient enough to handle the computer during your test.
You need to set aside a fairly considerable amount of time for reviewing the demands of the verbal and numerical sub-tests. Ideally, over a number of months, aim for 10 hours a week practice.
Making the necessary committment will demand discipline and determination. THe time spent practicing will at times seem tedious and frustrating. But you have got no alternative and you have practice practice and just practice.
Work to redevelop a good exam technique. This demands a balance between speed and accuracy. You need to unlearn whatever exam technique you have and learn the one which is going to help you during your GMAT test. Practice under the pressure of time and try to find faster way of solving the problems. Adopt process of elimination and reach to the correct answers by eliminating the obvious wrong answers.
On a positive note, practice should afford you a marked improvement in your performance. Your work history may have prepared you well for the reading comprehension and critical reasoning questions and you may also discover that you are able to shine in the Analytical Writing Assessments.
