Feeling Extremely Tense Studying For The GMAT

Question

Hi,

Posting on this forum to ask for anyone's help on the tension, stress and anxiety I face while studying (yes, studying - not taking the GMAT) for the GMAT. I've been on and off studying for the GMAT for that past four years. Now I would really like to dedicate my time to studying and passing the exam, but I feel tremendous tensions when actually reviewing, practicing questions and (for the most part) getting about 75 - 85% of the questions incorrect. Ive been studying for about 3 weeks now and still feel tremendous anxiety.

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to overcome this?

Thank you!

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi spicytuna777,

In a prior post (back in late 2018), you stated that you had taken the Official GMAT. Many GMATers face some type of stress when dealing with the Quant section, the Verbal section or both – so you are not alone. Since you have studied for the GMAT before, have you always had this general 'unease' during your studies? Have you had similar experiences at other times in your past (for example, in secondary School or in College)?

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

spicytuna777 · Answer

Hi Rich,

Thanks for the response. Yes, I've always had unease during my studies. I've also had unease during secondary school and in college. Do you have any advice on how to overcome this?

unraveled · Answer

More than studying it looks a case of stress management. Stress is normal and every test taker has some but it needs to managed. You have been preparing for 4 years so have you given GMAT yet. One reason of the stress could be that subconsciously you are not happy to have been that so long - better get done with it. I mean take a fresh official mock and think of it as your new baseline score and believe that you have started afresh - past forgotten. If that's not the case then refer the link below for stress management context only. https://gmatclub.com/forum/debrief-onli ... 28629.html Do things one at a time.

freedom128 · Answer

Have you considered GRE? Perhaps you make more mistakes in Quant than in Verbal. GRE is easier in Quant than is GMAT.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi spicytuna777,

I've sent you a PM with some suggestions.

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

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi spicytuna777,

I’m sorry to hear about your situation with the GMAT. To be honest, I think some of the issues you are facing could be related to HOW you are studying more than anything else. If you are engaging random practice, for example, prior to learning the concepts on which those problems are based, then you may struggle and get discouraged. So, although I do not know how you have been preparing, it’s important that you follow a gradual and linear study plan. In other words, follow a study plan that allows you to learn each GMAT quant and verbal topic individually and then practice each topic until you’ve developed mastery. If you can follow that type of study plan, I think you will start feeling less anxious when you sit down to study. Certainly, if you have any other questions, feel free to reach out. You also may find it helpful to read the following article:

Get Excited About Taking the GMAT – You Might Just Earn A Higher Score

MathRevolution · Answer

Hello Spicytuna,

We all agree that GMAT is not an easy exam. But would request you not to lose hope and get tensed. We understand from your post that the problem themselves has mixed up, and hence you have no solution for yourself.

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1. A proper study plan.
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Verbal – Revise your grammar basics by GMAT grammar book or Aristotle grail for sentence correction. For RC and CR, try solving the 700+ level question.

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