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Re: My introspection while into GMAT Prep - Moving the exam date [#permalink]
Zynga wrote:
Tgt750, I am in the exact same situation as you.
I have a GMAT date currently scheduled for June 2 and have 2 more days to decide if I want to postpone it.
I am currently hovering around the 650 range.my target is 700+.
My optimistic mind says that I should give the test regardless and hope for a miracle and score 700+
My practical mind says that its not possible to score 700+ on June 2 given my current scores.The odds are just way too high.

What was the final push that made you reschedule your test ?



Feel free to postpone it, it would cost you only additional 50$ and save you the possible embarrassment of less than an ideal score.
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AbhiJ wrote:
Zynga wrote:
Tgt750, I am in the exact same situation as you.
I have a GMAT date currently scheduled for June 2 and have 2 more days to decide if I want to postpone it.
I am currently hovering around the 650 range.my target is 700+.
My optimistic mind says that I should give the test regardless and hope for a miracle and score 700+
My practical mind says that its not possible to score 700+ on June 2 given my current scores.The odds are just way too high.

What was the final push that made you reschedule your test ?



Feel free to postpone it, it would cost you only additional 50$ and save you the possible embarrassment of less than an ideal score.


I have to Side with AbhiJ. MBA is not a miracle, at least I think. One has to be completely ready with head and heart both working together in one direction. Miracles do happen, but I am sure that I am not the one who encounter them as frequently. Hence I decided to move the date.
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Re: My introspection while into GMAT Prep - Moving the exam date [#permalink]
Zynga wrote:
Tgt750, I am in the exact same situation as you.
I have a GMAT date currently scheduled for June 2 and have 2 more days to decide if I want to postpone it.
I am currently hovering around the 650 range.my target is 700+.
My optimistic mind says that I should give the test regardless and hope for a miracle and score 700+
My practical mind says that its not possible to score 700+ on June 2 given my current scores.The odds are just way too high.

What was the final push that made you reschedule your test ?


My Final push was the reality check. My score had been consistently hovering over 650s. I finally decided to take one last 'Go No Go' Prep test where I again scored 640. I was happy in a way that the score was constant, however, still not the target score. Also, my assessment concluded that, I deal better with questions when not under time constraint. So, clearly to me it appeared to be lack of practice to work under pressure for GMAT (though it is always under pressure at workplace but years of experience has helped to go along). Decided so spend some more time on grasping basics strongly and work on time strategy.
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Re: My introspection while into GMAT Prep - Moving the exam date [#permalink]
Hey TGT, how's everything going, buddy? Any updates for us?
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Re: My introspection while into GMAT Prep - Moving the exam date [#permalink]
jxatrillion wrote:
Hey TGT, how's everything going, buddy? Any updates for us?


As the Time is coming nearer, the anxiety level is definitely spiking. I am calling out loud, "This is It".

12 More days to go. Any last minute advise to make best out of last few Prep days?
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Re: My introspection while into GMAT Prep - Moving the exam date [#permalink]
Tgt750 wrote:
jxatrillion wrote:
Hey TGT, how's everything going, buddy? Any updates for us?


As the Time is coming nearer, the anxiety level is definitely spiking. I am calling out loud, "This is It".

12 More days to go. Any last minute advise to make best out of last few Prep days?


Yes a couple pieces...

#1 keep going hard until about 72 hours before the exam.

#2 at that point, you either got it or you don't. but either way, i would dedicate no more than one hour those last 3 days each day on studying. i would focus another 30 minutes on breathing exercises, meditation, relaxation. you have to practice and work those nerves out.

Other than that, good luck =) No matter what happens, you'll be able to take it again. Just do your best.
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Re: My introspection while into GMAT Prep - Moving the exam date [#permalink]
Tgt750 wrote:
jxatrillion wrote:
Hey TGT, how's everything going, buddy? Any updates for us?


As the Time is coming nearer, the anxiety level is definitely spiking. I am calling out loud, "This is It".

12 More days to go. Any last minute advise to make best out of last few Prep days?


How have your practices tests been going? It sounds like confidence is a key piece of the puzzle for you! ::fingers crossed for you::
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Re: My introspection while into GMAT Prep - Moving the exam date [#permalink]
machichi wrote:
Tgt750 wrote:
jxatrillion wrote:
Hey TGT, how's everything going, buddy? Any updates for us?


As the Time is coming nearer, the anxiety level is definitely spiking. I am calling out loud, "This is It".

12 More days to go. Any last minute advise to make best out of last few Prep days?


How have your practices tests been going? It sounds like confidence is a key piece of the puzzle for you! ::fingers crossed for you::


The practice test exams' results have not been as promising, or so as to speak, have never hit my target Mark. At this point, I am just trying to revise my notes or what ever I have learned so far and put last minute concentrated efforts into it.
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