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Hi Spring, I'm sorry about your disappointing experience. I would recommend you to read the "GMAT" and "Share your experience" sections as you will find a lot of useful study plans and tips. Also, I would not recommend you to rely on Barron's material too much. I used it and totally hated it. I have yet to hear of someone who liked it :? I would suggest you to use PR, Kaplan and OG. Also, if you can, the ETS paper tests on https://www.mba.com would also be good. Last but not least, participate in the forum as it is definitely the best way to learn and improve your skills. Good luck!
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Hey spring23, dont get down on yourself. You have to truly believe that you can do it. Do not question your intelligence or your ability to get over the hump. If it was your first time taking the test dont be too hard on yourself. Just keep your chin up. For inspiration go through the countless posts of people who start in the 500s and get to the 700s.....Imagine your self being successful in the test and have a mental picture of you overcoming the test. Think of how you felt during one of your practice tests when you did good. Dont give up........

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Thanks guys for your thoughtful and inspiring comments. ..
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I am planning on taking the GMAT in December, how many tests should I take.

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hey even i had the same experience,dont worry be calm and take it easy
next time u will be familiar with the test centre environment,just keep practicing and one fine day write it as if u wrote some practice test'

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Keep your head up...I am in the same case : I scored 570
Just take some time to have a quick break and relax yourself, then come back to it. One test is also the best experience to know exactly how is test is done and what kind of questions you can really find....at least now you know :)

good luck :!:
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