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03 Sep 2015, 06:57
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All,
So I took the GMAT yesterday and scored substantially lower than my practice scores. In the past Month, I've gotten a 620 (MGMAT), 620 (GMAT PREP) and 660 (GMAT Prep). With 37-39 (Quant) and 38-41 (Verbal). The very first time I took a GMAT test (3 months ago) I scored a 560 and I took that cold. However, yesterday I scored an abysmal 540 27 (Quant) and 37 (verbal). I've taken all tests under test-like conditions.
I think it was the nerves and the fact that I didn't eat much the day of the exam because of an upset stomach. I also went to play basketball earlier in the day in order to calm down, but after playing I felt extremely lightheaded. During the entire quant section, I was feeling light headed like I was going to pass out. Verbal I felt fine.
I think the score has to do with my not being in optimal condition, so I plan on studying at a relaxed pace this next month (1-2 hours a day) and just taking it again in a month. My goal is a 650, but I'd be happy with anything even close to 650.
Thoughts?
So I took the GMAT yesterday and scored substantially lower than my practice scores. In the past Month, I've gotten a 620 (MGMAT), 620 (GMAT PREP) and 660 (GMAT Prep). With 37-39 (Quant) and 38-41 (Verbal). The very first time I took a GMAT test (3 months ago) I scored a 560 and I took that cold. However, yesterday I scored an abysmal 540 27 (Quant) and 37 (verbal). I've taken all tests under test-like conditions.
I think it was the nerves and the fact that I didn't eat much the day of the exam because of an upset stomach. I also went to play basketball earlier in the day in order to calm down, but after playing I felt extremely lightheaded. During the entire quant section, I was feeling light headed like I was going to pass out. Verbal I felt fine.
I think the score has to do with my not being in optimal condition, so I plan on studying at a relaxed pace this next month (1-2 hours a day) and just taking it again in a month. My goal is a 650, but I'd be happy with anything even close to 650.
Thoughts?
03 Sep 2015, 12:52
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Joe2244
One thing I would recommend is to take your practice tests in an environment that is as close to the real test as possible. That means no tests at home or at Starbucks(I have had students do that). A good choice would be a university library. Taking the test in an unfamiliar environment does add to the stress and if this is an issue for you, then you definitely have to get over that by practicing under similar conditions as the real exam. Also, try to complete the entire test in one sitting.
Cheers,
Dabral
One thing I would recommend is to take your practice tests in an environment that is as close to the real test as possible. That means no tests at home or at Starbucks(I have had students do that). A good choice would be a university library. Taking the test in an unfamiliar environment does add to the stress and if this is an issue for you, then you definitely have to get over that by practicing under similar conditions as the real exam. Also, try to complete the entire test in one sitting.
Cheers,
Dabral
03 Sep 2015, 15:17
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Hi Joe2244,
I noticed that you posted this in another Forum, so I've pasted over my response from there:
From what you described, you put some significant physical 'stresses' on yourself before taking your GMAT and that very likely impacted your performance.
I have a few questions about how you took your CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once?
6) Did you typically limit your food intake and do some type of physical activity before taking a CAT?
Thankfully, Test Day is a predictable, standardized 'event', but it sounds like you might not have properly thought through the details and trained for it.
What practice resources did you use?
When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
I noticed that you posted this in another Forum, so I've pasted over my response from there:
From what you described, you put some significant physical 'stresses' on yourself before taking your GMAT and that very likely impacted your performance.
I have a few questions about how you took your CATs:
1) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at home?
3) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
4) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
5) Did you ever take a CAT more than once?
6) Did you typically limit your food intake and do some type of physical activity before taking a CAT?
Thankfully, Test Day is a predictable, standardized 'event', but it sounds like you might not have properly thought through the details and trained for it.
What practice resources did you use?
When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
