Curated by Dustin and the PDT team, covering 30+ critical Q&A for your GMAT journey.
1. Quant: Equivalent to high school math. 80% focuses on fundamental concepts, while 20% are challenging problems.
2. Verbal: CR (Critical Reasoning) and RC (Reading Comprehension) are often the weakest areas for non-native speakers. The challenge lies in academic English and critical thinking.
3. DI (Data Insights): The tie-breaker in the Focus Edition. It features high information density, testing your ability to filter data under time pressure.
We recommend doing the Official Guide (OG) first. You'll likely find that GMAT tests logic and strategy more than just English proficiency. Most candidates need time to build specific GMAT intuition.
1. OG Series (Official Guide/Verbal/DI Review): The most authoritative core material.
2. GMATClub: A massive repository of questions and community discussions.
3. PDT AI Tools: For deep diagnostic analysis of logical blind spots and building a structured mindset.
'Question Reset' refers to the official question pool update (every 7-14 days). 'JJ' (Jingjing) refers to question fragments recalled by test-takers, useful for understanding trends but not for memorizing answers.
Use the initial Diagnostic Test to identify weaknesses. Save the full PP1-PP6 exams for when you're closer to your test date to fine-tune your Pace and stamina.
No. Aim to take your first attempt within 2 months of prep. The first attempt is for identifying Pace and psychological hurdles. Use the ESR data to fix your strategy for the decisive second attempt.
No. Fundamental reading skills and solving process adjustments take 4-8 weeks. Cramming at the last minute yields very limited results for a logic-based exam.
No. Review should involve a complete breakdown of every option and concept. Practice until you can handle 'high-difficulty' concepts with confidence.
Your 'feel' for the test will drop significantly. GMAT logic and reading intuition fade quickly. We recommend practicing at least a few questions every day, even when busy.
Mixed practice is better. In the real exam, question types appear randomly. Mixing them trains your brain to switch modes quickly and maintain balance across sections.
This is a myth with a negative expected value. Spending over 2.5 minutes on any of the first 10 questions almost guarantees a breakdown later. A steady Pace is more important than the accuracy of a single question.
The official stance is that guessing is better than leaving questions unanswered. The penalty for unfinished questions is very severe. Be decisive and guess if time is short.
Strictly forbidden. Over-reviewing JJ before the test interferes with your ability to process English in the exam. Instead, read OG passages to regain your linguistic rhythm.
Mock exams are for testing Pace stability and process. Don't let the score discourage you; use the data to adjust your time management for the real thing.
Don't expect overnight results. Time yourself during daily practice. Gradually tighten time limits to adapt your brain to thinking under pressure.
Identify the stage: Is it slow reading, slow positioning, or hesitation between two options? Target that specific bottleneck with focused training.
Execute a 'stop-loss' strategy. If you don't have a clear path after 30 seconds, set a hard limit to finish the question via guessing to protect your remaining time.
Monitor official announcements. GMAC usually contacts you for a free reschedule or refund. If not contacted, call the test center directly.
Focus on the similarities between questions. During the exam, you should recognize patterns rather than reciting memorized rules.
Try to outsmart the test developer. Don't just pick an answer; think about how the question was designed and why certain traps were set.
We emphasize 'Structured Consultation' and 'Skill Development' over just rules. We adjust your reading habits and logical blind spots to build a personalized strategy.
General AI often hallucinates and lacks deep GMAT logic. PDT AI is specialized to guide your thinking through questioning rather than just giving translated answers.
Maximize 'micro-time' slots. Read during fresh morning hours, review at lunch, and practice under fatigue at night to build test endurance.
DI includes DS (Data Sufficiency), TPA (Two-Part Analysis), Graphics Interpretation, Table Analysis, and MSR (Multi-Source Reasoning).
GMAT scores are valid for five years. While all scores are recorded, schools only see the specific attempt you choose to send.