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04 Sep 2016, 14:59
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Long time lurker, first time poster here and I’m in a little dilemma that hopefully you can help me out with.
Here is the problem; I have an opportunity a week from today to take the GMAT, a test that that I don’t feel ready for. My definition of ready is attaining a minimum score of 700.
I have spent the past 3+ months studying intensively in ambition to attain a score of 700. By intensively, I mean multiple hours every single day without a day off: something I regret now. It seems all this intense studying has finally caught up to me and I’m experiencing an unprecedented burnout…..one important week before my test.
Here is the kicker; I booked a three week vacation to go to Japan the day after my scheduled test to get some R&R. However, per my latest practice exam, coupled with the extreme burnout, I have extreme doubt that I can attain much less improve my score to 700 with less than a week away.
My alternative is to push the test out after my trip. Being that this trip is three weeks long, I figure that I need one month to get back into rhythm of studying and re-prepare myself for the test: ultimately taking the test in November.
What should I do? Should I just say hell with it and take the test now, keep in mind I cannot financially afford two tests, or should I take three weeks off studying and delay my test by almost two months.
The following are my practice exam scores. I have sound knowledge of all material being tested; however, my biggest issue holding my scores back is timing and pace throughout the test. I panic way too easily during the tests which ultimately clouds my judgment on problems I otherwise know how to solve. Funny because I have gone through the OG16 problems twice over using MGMAT Navigator and my timing has been great.
Test #1 MGMAT: 440 (Q23, V28)
Test #2 MGMAT: 580 (Q40, V31)
Test #3 MGMAT: 580 (Q39, V31)
Test #4 KAPLAN: 640 (Q44, V34)
Test #5 KAPLAN: 620 (Q41, V34)
Any help, advice, tips, or pointers will be much appreciated.
Here is the problem; I have an opportunity a week from today to take the GMAT, a test that that I don’t feel ready for. My definition of ready is attaining a minimum score of 700.
I have spent the past 3+ months studying intensively in ambition to attain a score of 700. By intensively, I mean multiple hours every single day without a day off: something I regret now. It seems all this intense studying has finally caught up to me and I’m experiencing an unprecedented burnout…..one important week before my test.
Here is the kicker; I booked a three week vacation to go to Japan the day after my scheduled test to get some R&R. However, per my latest practice exam, coupled with the extreme burnout, I have extreme doubt that I can attain much less improve my score to 700 with less than a week away.
My alternative is to push the test out after my trip. Being that this trip is three weeks long, I figure that I need one month to get back into rhythm of studying and re-prepare myself for the test: ultimately taking the test in November.
What should I do? Should I just say hell with it and take the test now, keep in mind I cannot financially afford two tests, or should I take three weeks off studying and delay my test by almost two months.
The following are my practice exam scores. I have sound knowledge of all material being tested; however, my biggest issue holding my scores back is timing and pace throughout the test. I panic way too easily during the tests which ultimately clouds my judgment on problems I otherwise know how to solve. Funny because I have gone through the OG16 problems twice over using MGMAT Navigator and my timing has been great.
Test #1 MGMAT: 440 (Q23, V28)
Test #2 MGMAT: 580 (Q40, V31)
Test #3 MGMAT: 580 (Q39, V31)
Test #4 KAPLAN: 640 (Q44, V34)
Test #5 KAPLAN: 620 (Q41, V34)
Any help, advice, tips, or pointers will be much appreciated.
04 Sep 2016, 15:33
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Hi SonofaSaracen,
You're discussing a number of different 'issues' here, so let's start with the immediate one:
Given everything that you've described, I agree that you will probably not score 700+ in a week's time. If that score is a 'must', then you're almost certainly going to end up taking the GMAT later on in the year (whether it's for the first time or a retake). What is your Official Test Date and time? I ask because if you want to reschedule your Exam (by paying the $50 fee so that you avoid having to pay the full $250 later), then you have to do so at least 7 full calendar days in advance of your scheduled appointment. If you're closer to your Test Day/time than 7 full days, then you're essentially 'stuck' with that appointment... and would have to pay another $250 to retest later on.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You're discussing a number of different 'issues' here, so let's start with the immediate one:
Given everything that you've described, I agree that you will probably not score 700+ in a week's time. If that score is a 'must', then you're almost certainly going to end up taking the GMAT later on in the year (whether it's for the first time or a retake). What is your Official Test Date and time? I ask because if you want to reschedule your Exam (by paying the $50 fee so that you avoid having to pay the full $250 later), then you have to do so at least 7 full calendar days in advance of your scheduled appointment. If you're closer to your Test Day/time than 7 full days, then you're essentially 'stuck' with that appointment... and would have to pay another $250 to retest later on.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
04 Sep 2016, 22:22
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Sorry, I just kinda splurged my thoughts onto the threat.
My test i scheduled for the 14th, so a little more than a 7 days away.
Do you think taking a 3 week break from studying will ultimately hurt my score in the long run? Will a months time worth of studying when I return be sufficient to put me within that 700 range?
Thank you once again
My test i scheduled for the 14th, so a little more than a 7 days away.
Do you think taking a 3 week break from studying will ultimately hurt my score in the long run? Will a months time worth of studying when I return be sufficient to put me within that 700 range?
Thank you once again
