How to approach studying for GMAT after work? How did you guys do it? Paid for a course that kept/pushed you to follow a routine? Disclaimer: OP tends to be a procrastinator study-wise.

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Take a Manhattan course

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I've found studying before work is much more effective. Get up at 4 or 5 am and put in 2-3 hours before heading to the client. After work eat dinner earlier then normal, workout if that's your thing, and get to bed early.

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With dread

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It was rough. Stayed disciplined but didn't get the score I wanted. Worked up hr courage to ask for 2 months leave to study. Got the score I wanted

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