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KabxW
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Schools: ESSEC MiM "24 (A) LBS MiM "23 (D)
GMAT 1: 680 Q49 V32
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15 Aug 2021, 04:43
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Greetings Everyone!
I have a reattempt scheduled for 27th August. I have a 680 in my March attempt earlier this year and I am aiming for a 730+.
Recently, I am facing mental pressure. For instance, in attempting mocks I often tend to judge the level of question to check how I am doing or whenever I am reading RC Passage, I think about GMAT Scoring, its impact and all sorts of crap.
Since there are some amazing teachers and test takers here, I need some real-life advice regarding how to overcome such compulsions and just focus on the question at hand.
Also I have 11-12 days left and I am planning to purchase the GMAT Prep Mock 3 and 4, which I haven't given before. Should I give it in the last 12 days? Just provide some advice on this too
GMATNinja bb Bunuel VeritasKarishma ManhattanPrep @EmpowerGMAT
I am really sorry to tag any of you, if it's annoying but I really need help as this mental thinking is proving to be detrimental and increasing the time I take in solving a question. Any other person who can help me out, please do so - I will forever be grateful!
I have a reattempt scheduled for 27th August. I have a 680 in my March attempt earlier this year and I am aiming for a 730+.
Recently, I am facing mental pressure. For instance, in attempting mocks I often tend to judge the level of question to check how I am doing or whenever I am reading RC Passage, I think about GMAT Scoring, its impact and all sorts of crap.
Since there are some amazing teachers and test takers here, I need some real-life advice regarding how to overcome such compulsions and just focus on the question at hand.
Also I have 11-12 days left and I am planning to purchase the GMAT Prep Mock 3 and 4, which I haven't given before. Should I give it in the last 12 days? Just provide some advice on this too
GMATNinja bb Bunuel VeritasKarishma ManhattanPrep @EmpowerGMAT
I am really sorry to tag any of you, if it's annoying but I really need help as this mental thinking is proving to be detrimental and increasing the time I take in solving a question. Any other person who can help me out, please do so - I will forever be grateful!
15 Aug 2021, 21:42
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Hi Kabir,
The process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. This is one of the reasons why you typically shouldn't take more than 1 CAT per week - and your last CAT should be taken about 1 week before Test Day. If you have taken any CATs/mocks in the last couple of days, then taking 2 more CATs in the next 10 days might be a bit of a risk (since we do not want you too tired to perform at your best when you take the Official GMAT).
The last time we discussed your studies was approximately 4 months ago.
1) What type of study routine have you been following since then?
2) Have you used any new study materials during that time?
3) Over the last 4 months, on what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
The process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. This is one of the reasons why you typically shouldn't take more than 1 CAT per week - and your last CAT should be taken about 1 week before Test Day. If you have taken any CATs/mocks in the last couple of days, then taking 2 more CATs in the next 10 days might be a bit of a risk (since we do not want you too tired to perform at your best when you take the Official GMAT).
The last time we discussed your studies was approximately 4 months ago.
1) What type of study routine have you been following since then?
2) Have you used any new study materials during that time?
3) Over the last 4 months, on what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
17 Aug 2021, 06:18
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KabxW
Whenever you start to lose focus and find your mind wandering about pointlessly, look at the ticking clock and calculate how much time you have left per question. It will bring your mind back to the work at hand.
At this stage, a practice test serves one main purpose - it helps you practice your time management strategy. Take both the practice tests within a week (evaluate them well though). Do not leave a mock for the last 4-5 days. A full length practice test exhausts your mind.
