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03 Dec 2020, 20:35
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Hi everyone,
So I took my GMAT exam today and got a 440. It's a terrible score I know. I scored like a 640, 660 in the GMAT prep tests and did well in practice questions however the real exam got on my nerves. Since the school I am applying to does not need a high score hence scoring above 600 was good enough. I was although aiming and practicing for the best score but a 600+ would have been enough. I practiced for 3 months and I know the concepts and I was able to solve questions but I guess my strategy was not up to the mark. I started my exam with the quant section and I totally blanked out on the first question. It was like I was reading a different language. Until!i regained my nerves I had lost a lot of time. Secondly in order to get answers I also spent too much time on some questions so that I could get confidence. In the end I had around 11 questions left with 2 mins maybe. I was just panicking throughout and I marked randomly without even thinking.
This was a really horrible experience. Maths has been my strength but I scored the lowest on it. I am hoping to get some suggestions I want to take it again in a month. I am getting nightmares and panicking.
So I took my GMAT exam today and got a 440. It's a terrible score I know. I scored like a 640, 660 in the GMAT prep tests and did well in practice questions however the real exam got on my nerves. Since the school I am applying to does not need a high score hence scoring above 600 was good enough. I was although aiming and practicing for the best score but a 600+ would have been enough. I practiced for 3 months and I know the concepts and I was able to solve questions but I guess my strategy was not up to the mark. I started my exam with the quant section and I totally blanked out on the first question. It was like I was reading a different language. Until!i regained my nerves I had lost a lot of time. Secondly in order to get answers I also spent too much time on some questions so that I could get confidence. In the end I had around 11 questions left with 2 mins maybe. I was just panicking throughout and I marked randomly without even thinking.
This was a really horrible experience. Maths has been my strength but I scored the lowest on it. I am hoping to get some suggestions I want to take it again in a month. I am getting nightmares and panicking.
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03 Dec 2020, 22:03
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5 years ago was doing 700-740 on mock tests and dropped to 600 on test day, it was one of the few days I’ve cried... So, you are not alone!
Remember, you can retake the test. Most times it is just pressure, just take your time and respect yourself. Your worth does not depends on a number!
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Remember, you can retake the test. Most times it is just pressure, just take your time and respect yourself. Your worth does not depends on a number!
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04 Dec 2020, 05:48
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You should consider spending a month away from GMAT related material and forums.
"Move on" with your life and focus on other things.
Then go back in to the test centre and give it another shot with no pressure.
I share examples of others who tried that strategy and the reasoning behind it in this video:
"Move on" with your life and focus on other things.
Then go back in to the test centre and give it another shot with no pressure.
I share examples of others who tried that strategy and the reasoning behind it in this video:
