3 days to GMAT - Target 730 & above

Question

I've my GMAT slated for 6th September and I appeared for Official Mocks 3 & 4.

Gmatprep 3 - 710 (Q49, V38) 22nd August
Expert Global 5 - 700 (Q47, V37) 28th August
Gmatprep 4 - 760 (Q50, V42) 3rd September

Is it wise to appear for another Official Mock 5 in next couple of days or should I go into the exam with 760 motivation?

I've already purchased Official Mocks 5 & 6!

What should be my strategy for next 2 days?

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avigutman · Answer

That's like appearing for a practice marathon run in the two days before your marathon race. Extremely unwise, Abhinay66 . I recommend this video: https://youtu.be/OxHEmTCfD1E

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

You could take one more mock today perhaps, but two would be overkill this close to your test.

That said, it might be better just to focus on streaks practice for the next couple days and then taper down your prep the day before your test to recharge before you take it.

If you aren't familiar with streaks practice, see this post for a discussion of it.

The Best GMAT Practice Methods

Keep training the day before your test to stay in game mode, and be sure to warm up before your test by doing a handful, possibly six, practice questions so that you are on point when you see the first questions on the test.

Abhinay66 · Answer

I already appeared for Official Mock 4 today and scored 760 (Q50, V42).

I reckon it'd be better to focus on practicing without overdoing anything of sort.

Yeah, I'll surely take note of this to solve few 600-700 level questions before entering the exam hall.

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MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

Nice work! That plan sounds good.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Abhinay66,

The process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. This is one of the reasons why you typically should not take more than 1 CAT per week. In these last few days before your Official GMAT, you should limit your studies to general practice and light review (NO CATs and NO 'cramming') - you would be better served by getting some extra rest so that you can go into Test Day calm, clear-headed and ready to work.

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Rich

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mbanotioncom · Answer

The main idea of the practice tests is to get yourself familiar with the test and learn from your mistakes, which I think, at this point of time both are not applicable.

I would recommend you to not take another practice and burn yourself. Instead be prepared mentally for the main run. All the very best.

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GmatKnightTutor · Answer

May not be the best idea to take an Official Mock the day before your exam. It does not necessarily have to make a difference or could sap your energy enough to affect your performance on your actual exam.

Working on getting your sleep hygiene on point, knowing what you'll eat and drink during the break, preparing the items you may need to show the proctor may take the stress off doing this on the day in question.

EducationAisle · Answer

Curious to know what happened Abhinay.

gmatprep43 · Answer

Abhinay, How did the exam go ?

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GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi  Abhinay66

How did it go? Do share your test experience here!

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