Optimizing Time Spend on Each GMAT Problem

Effective time management is critical to GMAT success. Here’s how to make smart decisions and keep your pace steady throughout the exam:

1. Track Your Time: Build Your Time Sense

Understanding how much time you're spending per question is crucial. Most GMAT problems require you to make a key decision within 1 minute of starting the problem. For those with extended time accommodations (e.g., 1.5x or 2x), adjust your timing accordingly.

At the 1-minute mark, ask yourself:

• Do I understand the problem?
• Do I have a plan to solve it?

If the answer is no, it’s time to pivot. Guess strategically, save mental energy, and move on to focus on problems you’re more likely to solve correctly.

2. Timing Goals by Question Type

Use these benchmarks as a guide:

Pro Tip: Avoid spending more than 1 minute beyond the average time for any question type. If a problem feels overwhelming, the odds of solving it correctly diminish significantly.

3. Develop Your Time Awareness

Not sure what 1 minute feels like? Train your time sense:

1. Use a stopwatch with a lap feature.
2. Engage in focused tasks (e.g., reading or writing) and tap “lap” each time you think 1 minute has passed.
3. Check your accuracy. Most people are inconsistent at first—practice for 5-10 minutes daily over two weeks to improve.

If you’re consistently fast or slow, adjust your sense of time:

• If you’re too fast, wait longer (e.g., until it feels like 1:15).
• If you’re too slow, jump in sooner (e.g., when it feels like 45 seconds).

4. Know When to Move On

If it’s been a minute and you’re still unsure how to solve the problem:

• Look for ways to eliminate wrong answers.
• If that doesn’t work, guess strategically and move on.

Bonus: By moving on, you’ve saved valuable time and energy for other questions where you can maximize your score.

Takeaway

To Ace Your Test timing, you need to make informed decisions despite the pressure. Train your time sense, set realistic goals, and stay adaptable. Remember, skipping a challenging problem isn’t a failure—it’s a strategy to optimize your score!

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