Are you tired of breezing through GMAT passages only to realize you missed crucial information, or literally remember absolutely nothing? Or feeling like you’re in a race against time to answer all the questions correctly?

Business schools look to the GMAT to measure a candidate's abilities in reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. There's simply no way that a candidate can achieve a score worthy of the top business schools if a test taker pretends to be a speed reading super hero.

It’s time to slow down, take a deep breath, and read those GMAT passages like a boss. Yes, you heard it right, reading slower and more carefully can actually improve your pacing and score on the GMAT exam. Don’t believe us? Keep reading to find out why.

Firstly, reading slower allows you to absorb the information better and retain it for longer. It’s like giving your brain a chance to catch up with your eyes. By reading slower, you’re giving your mind the time it needs to process and understand what’s being thrown at it. And trust us, there’s a lot of information being thrown at you in the GMAT. So, slow down and give your brain a break.

Secondly, reading slower can help you avoid common pitfalls and traps set by the GMAT test-writers. When you’re rushing through the passages, you might miss important details or make incorrect assumptions. But, if you slow down, you’ll be able to spot those pitfalls and traps before they even have a chance to trip you up. And let’s be real, there’s nothing more satisfying than outwitting the GMAT test-writers and their tricky questions.

Thirdly, reading slower and more carefully can help you identify the structure and organization of the passages. And who doesn’t love a good structure and organization? By slowing down, you’ll be able to identify the relationships and patterns in the information, making it easier to understand and recall. And let’s face it, if you can’t recall the information, you’re not going to score well on the GMAT.

Fourthly, reading slower can help reduce your stress levels. And let’s be honest, the GMAT can be a stressful experience. But, by slowing down and focusing on each word and sentence, you’ll be able to relax and calm your mind. And a calm mind is a mind that’s ready to ace the GMAT.

In conclusion, if you’re tired of rushing through the GMAT passages only to regret it later, it’s time to slow down and read like a pro. By reading slower and more carefully, you can absorb the information better, avoid common pitfalls, identify the structure and organization of the passages, and reduce your stress levels. So, go ahead, slow down and give the GMAT test-writers a reason to award you with a 700+ score, so you're an actual admissions super hero.