WHAT TIME OF DAY IS BEST FOR ME TO STUDY

2. What time of day is best for me to study? When am I most alert and focused? Are there potential conflictswith other duties or family members that need to be addressed?If you are a morning person, it might make sense for you to get up an hour or so earlier than nor-mal while you are preparing for the GMAT exam. Early mornings are often a time of relative quiet,when you can work without interruptions.If you do not think so well in the early morning, you can schedule another time of the day as yourGMAT exam study time. Just be sure you do not push yourself to stay up extra late in order to study.Studying is only productive if you are focused, and it is difficult to focus when you are tired. (Do notcount on caffeine to keep you alert. Caffeine is only a temporary solution that can exacerbate theproblem.)It is wise to establish a consistent time for study if possible (e.g., Monday through Friday morningfrom 7:00

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.). Make sure the peoplearound you are aware that this is your study time. You can expect more support for your efforts if you

When Can I Study?

Use this table to determine the times during the week that are available to you for studying. Be sure to respectyour sleep time—the more rest you have, the better you will learn and retain information.

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