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12 Feb 2012, 09:42
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HI,
I have completed the knewton complete prep course and all set for my exam on 28th February. I want to request for help/tips on how to handle the pressure on actual exam.
Actually, I took GMAT in December and I performed badly on quant (Q37) just because I panicked a lot. Earlier to the exam, I had taken lot many mock tests including GMAT prep and MGMAT(known for harder/time consuming quant)and never ever struggled with timing (always scored above Q45)however on the actual test I remember I came across a DS problem (may be Question no. 7,8) that involved some number property and I had to test many cases and I panicked and guessed/froze through next 6,7 questions and then could not again get back the timing,or mental set up to solve the remaining ones properly. I want to avoid this at any cost in my retake. Pls suggest a strategy or some tips that would help me.
Thanks,
Priyanka.
I have completed the knewton complete prep course and all set for my exam on 28th February. I want to request for help/tips on how to handle the pressure on actual exam.
Actually, I took GMAT in December and I performed badly on quant (Q37) just because I panicked a lot. Earlier to the exam, I had taken lot many mock tests including GMAT prep and MGMAT(known for harder/time consuming quant)and never ever struggled with timing (always scored above Q45)however on the actual test I remember I came across a DS problem (may be Question no. 7,8) that involved some number property and I had to test many cases and I panicked and guessed/froze through next 6,7 questions and then could not again get back the timing,or mental set up to solve the remaining ones properly. I want to avoid this at any cost in my retake. Pls suggest a strategy or some tips that would help me.
Thanks,
Priyanka.
12 Feb 2012, 15:11
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Take a look at the tips in this article:
https://www.gmatpill.com/about/studying- ... trategies/
Cognition: Think extreme positivity and confidence.
In a way, this is a chicken and egg problem. You need to do well on GMAT questions in order to be confident. And you need confidence in order to get the tough GMAT questions correct. But you should develop a little of each and have them grow upon each other.
Bad thoughts:
1) I suck at math.
2) There’s no way I’ll finish the exam.
3) English is not my first language, I can’t do it.
Good thoughts:
1) Math is not my strong point, but this math isn’t rocket science. Sure, I get some wrong, but looking back at them–the questions are actually pretty easy. I just need become familiar with the different ways that the GMAT can test me on these relatively simple concepts that I learned in high school. I can do that! No problem!
2) GMAT is a timed test. I’ve had tons of timed tests before. I just need to come in with the right thought process and get enough practice that I have the confidence to know when I am positively sure about a GMAT question. By being super confident in an answer in as little time as possible, I know know I’ll be able to nail the super easy ones in less than one minute and the harder ones in less than 2-3 minutes. Confidence = less double checking/rereading = less time.
3) Although idioms are a part of the GMAT, a lot of the questions actually don’t test the idioms. A lot of times there are other concepts tested alongside the idioms and as long as I focus on that portion of the question, understand the key frameworks, and recognize how those concepts can show up in test questions, I’ll be fine.
Extreme positivity:
I’m going to kickass on the GMAT. Sure, I’ve been to college and failed tons of exams. But the GMAT is so much easier–it’s high school material repackaged in fancy, awkward questions. I just need to get used to it. My goal is to follow a study plan. I’ll stick to it and keep pushing myself. Heck, I’ll even visualize the questions that I got wrong and see myself think through it correctly as if I were sitting in for the real exam.
My strategy will be to first get as many correct lGMAT practice questions as I can. Then I’ll try to get those questions correct in as little time as possible. Any question the GMAT throws at me will be answered correctly and tossed away as I wait for the next one. Bring it!
https://www.gmatpill.com/about/studying- ... trategies/
Cognition: Think extreme positivity and confidence.
In a way, this is a chicken and egg problem. You need to do well on GMAT questions in order to be confident. And you need confidence in order to get the tough GMAT questions correct. But you should develop a little of each and have them grow upon each other.
Bad thoughts:
1) I suck at math.
2) There’s no way I’ll finish the exam.
3) English is not my first language, I can’t do it.
Good thoughts:
1) Math is not my strong point, but this math isn’t rocket science. Sure, I get some wrong, but looking back at them–the questions are actually pretty easy. I just need become familiar with the different ways that the GMAT can test me on these relatively simple concepts that I learned in high school. I can do that! No problem!
2) GMAT is a timed test. I’ve had tons of timed tests before. I just need to come in with the right thought process and get enough practice that I have the confidence to know when I am positively sure about a GMAT question. By being super confident in an answer in as little time as possible, I know know I’ll be able to nail the super easy ones in less than one minute and the harder ones in less than 2-3 minutes. Confidence = less double checking/rereading = less time.
3) Although idioms are a part of the GMAT, a lot of the questions actually don’t test the idioms. A lot of times there are other concepts tested alongside the idioms and as long as I focus on that portion of the question, understand the key frameworks, and recognize how those concepts can show up in test questions, I’ll be fine.
Extreme positivity:
I’m going to kickass on the GMAT. Sure, I’ve been to college and failed tons of exams. But the GMAT is so much easier–it’s high school material repackaged in fancy, awkward questions. I just need to get used to it. My goal is to follow a study plan. I’ll stick to it and keep pushing myself. Heck, I’ll even visualize the questions that I got wrong and see myself think through it correctly as if I were sitting in for the real exam.
My strategy will be to first get as many correct lGMAT practice questions as I can. Then I’ll try to get those questions correct in as little time as possible. Any question the GMAT throws at me will be answered correctly and tossed away as I wait for the next one. Bring it!
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