1.5 years to only get 500

Question

After 1.5 years of grinding hours after hours, my brain goes completely blank the moment I press the "Next" button to start the exam.

Programs used: E-GMAT, GMAT Club Tests, 800 score tests.

I gave the Exam twice. Once for practice in September. And the second one on December.
The first time I got a 510, but I understood because I didn't take time off work and gave the exam on a weekend.
The second time I took 2 weeks off. But what completely baffles me is how one's mind can go so blank even after 1.5 years of practice and hard work.

Hence, I am attaching my ESR below.

My first GMAT - 510. Q39, V22, IR 5. (Cancelled)
My second GMAT - 500. Q39, V20, IR 6, AWA 6.

Ironically, I calmed down afterwards and focused well on the IR and AWA.

I have attached below the ESR in hopes that an expert or any kind soul would give me guidance. Answer whether there is a fix or should I give up altogether. Thank you in advance to anyone who can help.

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Regards,

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Rainman91,

I'm sorry to hear that this 2nd attempt did not turn out better. Since it's been a little over 3 months since we last discussed your studies, I've sent you a PM with some questions (and an analysis of this ESR).

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

egmat · Answer

Hey Rainman91 , I am terribly sorry to hear that you could not improve

. One and a half years is a lot of effort, and I commend you for not giving up on this.

Somehow we always attribute improvement to the time we spend on anything. I am sure this isn't true because the time you have spent preparing does not always need to be visible quantitatively (In the form of a score improvement) I would love to help you out and figure out what happened. For me to do that, I need your help. (1) Can you share the email ID you used to register for our course? (2) What did your Scholaranium scores look like? (3) Were you in touch with anyone from the e-GMAT Strategy Team? If so, whom. While I understand this is a painful period for you, you need to move past this and come out stronger. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Dhananjay(aka DJ)

EducationAisle · Answer

If that's the case, I am sure you have already considered choosing the following section sequence for your next attempt:

Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Rainman91,

Based on what you have said here, would you say that anxiety is a major issue for you when taking the GMAT?

Rainman91 · Answer

Dear Sir,

Apologies for not answering your query. I had fallen to Covid right after posting that and due to extended health issues could not go back to studying GMAT. But I have decided to come back once more. In reply to your question, yes, because due to anxiety my mind goes completely blank. But after 2 hours of the exam, I realized that I am able to think better during the last 2 sections: IR and AWA.

egmat · Answer

Rainman91 - Welcome back! Yes, anxiety can have a big impact on the eventual outcome. Good to see that you are all geared up for another attempt. Do share your account id so that we can determine the extent to which your score was a true representation of your preparation level. You may share your scholaranium stats as well.

-Rajat

-Rajat

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Shadman,

We last discussed your studies back in January; based on your recent post history, it looks like you've been studying (in some way or another) for the last several months, so I'm glad to see that you've recovered after dealing with COVID. Before I can offer you any advice for this next phase of your studies, I'd like to know a bit more about how you have recently been studying and your current timeline and goals:

Studies:
1) What type of study routine have you been following over the last 3 months? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you recently been using? Have you taken any CATs/mocks during that time?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your current goal score?
5) What are your current application plans?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Then I have an important article that I want you to check out:

How to Eliminate GMAT Test-Day Anxiety

BLTN · Answer

Dear Rainman91,
I would suggest to take TTP because its well-structured study plan and unique approach already have helped me to ameliorate my Quant score. Weather you need to recall some concepts or practice weakness areas TTP study plan can guide you to do so.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

I'm glad you are feeling better. Based on your response, I have an important article for you to check out:

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