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Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2011, 07:09
I am scheduled to take the GMAT Wednesday. I have been studying for a couple of months and took 2 practice tests last week....one was a Manhattan test and the other was the one you download from GMAC. I scored a 640 and a 630. My goal is a 600. After I scored a 630 Thursday night, I took another quant section on Friday night and scored ok....then got up Saturday morning and took another full test and scored a FREAKING 490! I could not even finish the verbal section and had to guess the last 10 questions. I have been finishing the verbal with 6+ minutes to spare (and scoring a 39) but I was having to reread everything 2 or 3 times...I was exhausted! I just put everything down for the rest of Saturday and yesterday and tried to relax and rest. Should I go ahead and take it Wednesday? I feel like Saturday was the result of over doing it and taking 2 1/2 tests in 3 days. My confidence is a little shaken but I know that when I am fresh it is totally different. I felt like crap Saturday. Should I postpone? I really don't want to....what do you guys think?
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Re: Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2011, 07:18
Just answered my own question. I cannot reschedule anyway......without losing the entire $250 fee. So I will be taking it Wednesday. Hopefully I feel fresh by then.
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Re: Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2011, 07:20
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I am scheduled to take the GMAT Wednesday. I have been studying for a couple of months and took 2 practice tests last week....one was a Manhattan test and the other was the one you download from GMAC. I scored a 640 and a 630. My goal is a 600. After I scored a 630 Thursday night, I took another quant section on Friday night and scored ok....then got up Saturday morning and took another full test and scored a FREAKING 490! I could not even finish the verbal section and had to guess the last 10 questions. I have been finishing the verbal with 6+ minutes to spare (and scoring a 39) but I was having to reread everything 2 or 3 times...I was exhausted! I just put everything down for the rest of Saturday and yesterday and tried to relax and rest. Should I go ahead and take it Wednesday? I feel like Saturday was the result of over doing it and taking 2 1/2 tests in 3 days. My confidence is a little shaken but I know that when I am fresh it is totally different. I felt like crap Saturday. Should I postpone? I really don't want to....what do you guys think?



It sounds like a fluke to me, 2.5 tests in 3 days is a lot of CAT time. Personally I would sit for the exam. Wait around for responses from more veteran posters though.
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Re: Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2011, 10:27
My guess is you're burning out from back to back practice tests.

Don't do this. You should be set to score 600+ as long as your focused. Don't let one or two questions burn you out. Maintain your composure and breath during the exam.
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Re: Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2011, 10:55
Don't take so many practice tests. Review your notes, make sure you've got your basic formulas and processes memorized down cold, and focus on getting better at the types of problems you normally miss. Don't just work a lot of problems, make sure you understand the basics of how to work them.
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Re: Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2011, 11:39
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Make sure you take a break and have an opportunity to regenerate. I took a test 24 hrs before my real gmat (simulated at home a real test experience so to speak) - wake up at the same time, etc. but don't study much after that. It is not the time.
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Re: Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2011, 13:12
Thanks! I believe that I will take it easy between now and Wednesday. I am going to work some problems and review my notes. I think I know as much as I am going to be able to use by now. I am honestly focused on getting relaxed and refreshed. Working problems actually helps me relax......
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Re: Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   18 Jan 2011, 13:29
Good luck wfucpa! Just relax and I totally believe you will achieve that 600+ score.
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Re: Postpone?! [#permalink] New post   18 Jan 2011, 23:16
Sounds like you are on track to achieve your goal. Prob just a bit tired by the third test.

I'm sure adrenalin and the occasion will be a sufficient boost come the real thing.
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