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best of luck
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Like I have previously mentioned, I am only looking for a 550-600, so I am not sure how hard I have to work.


Work as hard as your possibly can, so that you will have no regrets.

What went wrong during your first test? Were you able to finish all the questions? Did you lose your concentration? If so, it may be good for you to do a couple more full-scale prep tests to build up the mental strength and endurance.

My advice is to do you last prep-test 3 days before the actual test. Spend the last 2 to 3 days doing light work and go thru your errors.

All the best!
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I am currently very frustrated with the GMAT. I am just wondering do you it's worth it to get a tutor if my target score is only between a 550-600? or would self-study be the way to go?
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hey Puilunchristin just PM me..and i'll let you in on some details if you want..
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I have the sense that your low score had much more to do with your level of confidence than your mastery of the material. I would concentrate on getting more comfortable with the test and answering questions under pressure. For some people, an instructor can provide tremendous help with attaining this level of self-confidence. Other students find tutors of little value.
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I have the sense that your low score had much more to do with your level of confidence than your mastery of the material. I would concentrate on getting more comfortable with the test and answering questions under pressure. For some people, an instructor can provide tremendous help with attaining this level of self-confidence. Other students find tutors of little value.


When you say confidence, do you mean it as being able to finish the test with time left to spare and not run out of time?

I feel like I know all the basic fundamentals front and back, after the numerous of times I went over it. But then when it comes to the real thing, I began to question myself if my answer is right. Some other answers would look good as well and I always end up picking the wrong one during process of elimination.
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The self doubt/indecision that you describe is what I mean by confidence. Even the best test takers will find a few questions that seem to have more than one right answer (at least at first glance), but it is crucial that you develop the confidence to identify the best answer choice and move on to the next question.
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