http://gmatclub.blogs.com/blog/2004/07/gmat_prep_tips.html
Study tips that every single 700+ scorer mentioned.
1. Record all mistakes on wrong questions and revisit them no sooner than 5 days. If still getting wrong, then zero on the subset's and go for more help.
2. Always read the explanation in the book to see why you get it wrong and take enough time to really understand the concept.
3. Pick a date and register. Don't study then register. There was a tendency to not take prep time as seriously.
4. Quite a few went through OG questions more than once. Not all questions on the repeat though; Mainly verbal sections and Quant that were areas of weakness.
5. Wrote practice essays at least 20 times under timed conditions.
6. Visit the test center before the day of test. Many did so a week or two before.
7. Time spent by most averaged between 3 and 4 months.
8. All averaged 2-3 hrs per day and no less than 10-12 hrs on the weekends.
9. Took advantage of every break during the GMAT. Take a bathroom break, some washed their face to wake up, got fresh air.
10. Study in blocks. One person mentioned studying in 80 minute blocks without getting up to build stamina. Another person mentioned studying in 75 minute blocks with exact numbers of questions that are on the real GMAT to build stamina and skill. Many agree that the ability to handle the time constraints is nearly as important is solving the problem. Scores in the actual GMAT are worse if you leave an answer blank than if you get the answer wrong.
Interesting note:
The Official Guide for GMAT contains questions that are in the 550 to 650 difficulty range.
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