How NOT to study for the GMAT™

A lot of students work incredibly hard for the GMAT™ — and still end up wasting time, burning out, and scoring lower than they should. I’m Erika with Target Test Prep, and in this video I break down how NOT to study for the GMAT™, with 6 common study mistakes that quietly sabotage progress. These are habits that feel productive in the moment but actually slow down improvement and make prep more stressful than it needs to be. We cover chaotic study schedules, skipping straight to explanations, ignoring careless errors, relying too much on memory, abandoning old topics too quickly, and avoiding official practice tests. These mistakes are extremely common, even among motivated students, and fixing them can dramatically improve the quality of your prep. You’ll also learn how to study more intentionally, retain information more effectively, and build habits that actually translate to higher scores on test day. If your GMAT™ prep feels inefficient, overwhelming, or inconsistent, there’s a good chance one of these mistakes is the reason. What You’ll Learn How NOT to study for the GMAT™ Common GMAT™ prep mistakes to avoid Why inconsistent study schedules hurt performance How careless errors become bad habits Why official practice tests matter so much How to make your study time more effective Watch Next How long to study for the GMAT™ in 2026:    • How long to study for the GMAT™ in 2026 (I...   How I got a perfect GMAT™ Verbal score:    • How I Got a Perfect GMAT™ Verbal Score (GM...   Try Target Test Prep for free: https://gmat.targettestprep.com Join our GMAT™ community:    / @targettestprep   If this video helped you, please like the video, subscribe for more every Wednesday, and drop any questions or future video suggestions below. Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you next week. #GMAT #GMATPrep #GMATStudy #GMATTips #GMATStrategy #GMAT2026 #BusinessSchool #TargetTestPrep #StudyTips #GMATVerbal