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I am sure many of you must have faced this challenge. As far as I understand, GMAT is a test of time and concentration more than anything else, even confidence. And the best of concentration alone can help manage time in a very efficient manner. Everything else derives from sustained practise. Question formats, applicable templates, generic traps and solution patterns, they can be referred to from study materials, improved with prolonged sessions practising a whole lot of question banks but I am missing the essence of it all. Concentration!!!!
I decided to take the GMAT a couple of months earlier. Never with the intention of pursuing a MBA programme or anything, just the format of the exam was very fascinating. All the exams throughout my life have been about cramming stuff the previous night and pouring it all over the answer sheets the next morning but GMAT is exceptionally different. And all through my preparation months, I have noticed this happening on and on again.
My concentration, my focus dangles like a monkey across tree tops. Some days or at the most over a week, I love solving questions and getting the answers right, almost all of them. My focus is at it's peak and I really enjoy what I am doing. But over several weeks at a stretch, the fuse burns out completely. It is not tiresomeness from my work-life, it is not issues that pop in my personal life, it's just that my mind goes completely numb. Whatever I read, I just read the words and not at all comprehend the context or the content. Perhaps my practise over several months and gradual improvement I have noticed in approaching questions itself is killing my focus.
I sincerely need some advice that can keep me going at a stretch, specially on the day of my test. I really don't want to screw up months of preparation and effort with one silly reason that I wasn't able to concentrate enough. I have not set an aim and my only ambition has been to do the test well, get as many questions right as possible within the stipulated time constraints. I need motivation that can keep me going.
Has anyone ever faced a similar challenge? Your updates and responses will be appreciated.
I decided to take the GMAT a couple of months earlier. Never with the intention of pursuing a MBA programme or anything, just the format of the exam was very fascinating. All the exams throughout my life have been about cramming stuff the previous night and pouring it all over the answer sheets the next morning but GMAT is exceptionally different. And all through my preparation months, I have noticed this happening on and on again.
My concentration, my focus dangles like a monkey across tree tops. Some days or at the most over a week, I love solving questions and getting the answers right, almost all of them. My focus is at it's peak and I really enjoy what I am doing. But over several weeks at a stretch, the fuse burns out completely. It is not tiresomeness from my work-life, it is not issues that pop in my personal life, it's just that my mind goes completely numb. Whatever I read, I just read the words and not at all comprehend the context or the content. Perhaps my practise over several months and gradual improvement I have noticed in approaching questions itself is killing my focus.
I sincerely need some advice that can keep me going at a stretch, specially on the day of my test. I really don't want to screw up months of preparation and effort with one silly reason that I wasn't able to concentrate enough. I have not set an aim and my only ambition has been to do the test well, get as many questions right as possible within the stipulated time constraints. I need motivation that can keep me going.
Has anyone ever faced a similar challenge? Your updates and responses will be appreciated.
18 Oct 2009, 20:58
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I took GMAT on october 10, not long ago, and scored just 610. I was not much frustrated because I felt that I am not yet ready to cross that desired 700 barrier.
But on the test day, I had confidence and concentration. Of course, noise coming from all over the keyboard around you will disturb you, but if you put the earphones, which are noise proof, and concentrate on your test you can do your best.
On the test day, I was thinking I could maximize my potential, which was way more than 610, but I could not.
And here are the reasons:
1) Overconfidence
2) Being too calm
3) Getting frustrated by few difficult questions
4) Lack of preparation 10 days to test
I am sure if you are confident, but not over. calm but not too calm, and is not frustrated by few difficult questions you encounter at the beginning of the test, you will be able to maximize your score.
And do not get lazy few days to the test, as I was, review your weakest points. And do not do any test one day before the test day.
These are the few tips, I can share with.
But on the test day, I had confidence and concentration. Of course, noise coming from all over the keyboard around you will disturb you, but if you put the earphones, which are noise proof, and concentrate on your test you can do your best.
On the test day, I was thinking I could maximize my potential, which was way more than 610, but I could not.
And here are the reasons:
1) Overconfidence
2) Being too calm
3) Getting frustrated by few difficult questions
4) Lack of preparation 10 days to test
I am sure if you are confident, but not over. calm but not too calm, and is not frustrated by few difficult questions you encounter at the beginning of the test, you will be able to maximize your score.
And do not get lazy few days to the test, as I was, review your weakest points. And do not do any test one day before the test day.
These are the few tips, I can share with.
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