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If you feel it takes you a bit of time to warm up, consider doing a few questions beforehand (i.e. not letting the first questions you see on the day be those of the mock or actual exam).
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Try to Block out your mind by focusing on the questions; user earplugs if you are at the test center; don't worry about the overall picture - you won't be able to tell.
Make sure you take all your practice timed to experience stress and perform better under stress.


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I recently scored 615 (Q80, V83, DI78) on the GMAT. While I feel confident in my preparation and understanding of concepts, I’ve realized that anxiety during practice and mock tests is preventing me from improving further. I sometimes know the answer but freeze or overthink under time pressure.
I’m curious to hear from others:
  • How have you managed test anxiety effectively?
  • What strategies helped you stay calm and focused during the GMAT?
  • Are there specific techniques that I need to try before the next attempt?
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Hi bhaskar1999,

I have the perfect article for you to check out.

How to Eliminate GMAT Test-Day Anxiety

Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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