GMAT prep —9 steps to get a 770

Here’s how I got a 770 on 800 on the GMAT. It required 99 hours of prep and these 9 steps. GMAT preparation, test strategy, and test-day-performance are deeply linked, and this guide walks you through a strategy to get your dream score. Using this strategy I have scored 99th percentiles on the SAT, TOEFL, and the GMAT, and I hope it helps you too.

I’m not going to waste your time offering tips on specific question types or content preparation, there are hundreds of resources to do that well. This is an unconventional guide on How to structure your prep for the GMAT. There are 3 parts we’ll cover here:

Part 1 — Prep Strategy

1. Understand your baseline
2. Create a game plan
3. Get the right material

Part 2 — Test Strategy

1. Learn the content
2. Analyze your mock tests to create your test strategy
3. Master the timing

Part 3 — The GMAT

1. Before the test
2. During the test
3. After the test

I’ll end this article with a breakdown of how I spent my time prepping. So, let’s get to it.

PART 1 — PREP STRATEGY

1. Understand your…