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Hello, pardon me for my English because I am not quite good at it.
So, I will be taking the test next two weeks. I have started preparing for GMAT since July and this test is not my cup of tea. I was a decent student back in college and when I first tried the mock test, I scored only 250-300-ish and I was pretty depressed. I have taken several classes within the country since most of the exam prep classes and materials are very pricey for me. I have practiced OG 21 and 16 along with
magoosh, threads from gmat club and so on. I also study around 5-6 hours even on weekdays while working and around 10 hours on weekends. After 5 months of preparing, my mock test scores now range from 480 - 560. I don’t seem to know why I cannot really raise my scores.
I also have several disabilities that makes me unable to concentrate. I have been in deep depression since 2022 since I am from Myanmar and for those who don’t know about the country, the situation is drastic with civil war in several parts of the country along with people being detained due to political reasons. When I started preparing for the exam, my depression worsened. My insomnia and anxiety are also refraining me to fall asleep. The biggest problem I am facing now is I can’t really remember anything. I don’t know if it’s because of my depression. I don’t really know what to do. I know that I won’t be getting a 2-week miracle to increase my scores in GMAT. I am just letting my thoughts out since I cannot sleep at night.
Posted from my mobile deviceHello,
It sounds like you've been facing some really challenging circumstances, and it's completely understandable that these would have an impact on your studies and well-being. I want to emphasize that your mental well-being is much more important than any exam, including the GMAT. Exams like the GMAT are just one part of life's journey and not the entirety of it.
Regarding your GMAT preparation, it's impressive that your scores have improved. My advice is to continue with your current test prep strategy, making sure to identify and address any conceptual gaps. Analyze your practice tests to understand the patterns in your mistakes. Understanding where you're making mistakes and addressing those areas can be really helpful. You're right; there's no magic solution for a sudden score increase, but the gradual progress you're making is significant.
It's also worth noting that the GMAT, like many standardized tests, has a certain threshold of knowledge and practice. Once you surpass this threshold, the test becomes significantly more manageable. The good news is that for the GMAT, this threshold is often reached quicker than for other exams. Keep pushing forward, and with time and practice, you're likely to see your scores improve. Above all, please take care of yourself. You're dealing with a lot, and it's important to seek support if you need it.
Sending you strength and best wishes. Remember to take things one step at a time.