Need help to improve my concentration on the test

Question

I scored a 580(Q - 44 ; V - 25) on my first attempt of the GMAT. I feel lack of my concentration on the verbal section of the test affected my score. I sense this because I used to perform well on the verbal during my practice sessions. I even took a total of 5 mocks under official constraints, but they didn't help me in improving my stamina of taking the test. 
Would appreciate any suggestions regarding this!!!

mikemcgarry · Answer

Dear lohith , I'm happy to respond. :-)

Many of the aspects of modern life, including almost any entertainment that involves watching an electronic screen, compromise one's ability to hold focus and concentrate. It's possible to improve your concentration and mental stamina substantially, but it requires some radical rethinking of one's priorities. Here is a series of articles that talk about these possibilities: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/overcome-g ... y-breathe/ https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/beating-gmat-stress/ https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/the-gmat-b ... g-picture/ https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/zen-boot-c ... -the-gmat/ If you have any questions on any of this, please let me know. Mike :-)

lohith · Answer

That was awesome Mike. Specially the second one. Thanks a lot for the links!!!

TheEconomistGMATTutor · Answer

GMAT test taking and practicing is no fun for 99% of people, and it is quite hard to concentrate. The best way to train yourself how to concentrate for the GMAT is to practice, practice, practice. Here is a guide we put together on how much time you might want to devote to your students to train yourself for the stamina that the real GMAT will require:

https://gmat.economist.com/blog/test-tak ... study-gmat

lohith · Answer

Thanks for the reply BethEconomistGMAT!!!

TheEconomistGMATTutor · Answer

Anytime!

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