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09 Jun 2021, 20:07
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This is my first time posting on here, okay maybe the second but this topic is very personal to me. Im honestly too embarrassed to even share this considering that a lot of people that know about my desire to go to grad school, don’t understand or support it. I get a lot of, “You don’t need grad school” or “Just go to a smaller, local school.”
Little about me:
Im aiming to get my MBA to switch industries, I currently work in sales and Im looking at going into operations and eventually a consultant. Aside from the career switch and a certain of expertise, this is also a personal achievement Im aiming for. I graduated high school with a 2.5, going to a small, commuter school. I went to college and maintained a 3.5+ the entire 4 years. The first two years I maintained a 3.9 but got severely ill and had surgery. I wasn’t even suppose to go back to school but I was determined. I finished college with a 3.5.
So deciding to go back to school is not only a way out of sales but an opportunity to prove to myself that I can do it. That I am intelligent and capable. People are surprised when I tell them where I go to school and I often get embarrassed just telling people when everyone around me went to ivy leagues and big ten schools.
I started off taking a few practice tests not even getting over a 400. It’s not even worth reporting. After 6 months of study, I increased my score to 460 which I will share, is more than a 80 point difference. Still, a very long way to go. I have taken a course through Veritas and did great on the practice material and really understanding and getting into the strategies. I LOVED IT! Felt so pumped and so sure that I could nail this test. Yet, after the course, I struggle to focus, overthinking the questions and can’t seem to get a lot of these questions right!
I plan to take the test in August, aiming for a winter start in January but y’all, I’m honestly reconsidering even going anymore. I WANT this and yet feel so unmotivated and discouraged from doing this…
So I’m writing this post as a means of accountability for myself and of course, if you have feedback or advice, I’m all ears. I’m hoping that by posting regularly that it will keep me motivated, and keep me going and not quit.
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Little about me:
Im aiming to get my MBA to switch industries, I currently work in sales and Im looking at going into operations and eventually a consultant. Aside from the career switch and a certain of expertise, this is also a personal achievement Im aiming for. I graduated high school with a 2.5, going to a small, commuter school. I went to college and maintained a 3.5+ the entire 4 years. The first two years I maintained a 3.9 but got severely ill and had surgery. I wasn’t even suppose to go back to school but I was determined. I finished college with a 3.5.
So deciding to go back to school is not only a way out of sales but an opportunity to prove to myself that I can do it. That I am intelligent and capable. People are surprised when I tell them where I go to school and I often get embarrassed just telling people when everyone around me went to ivy leagues and big ten schools.
I started off taking a few practice tests not even getting over a 400. It’s not even worth reporting. After 6 months of study, I increased my score to 460 which I will share, is more than a 80 point difference. Still, a very long way to go. I have taken a course through Veritas and did great on the practice material and really understanding and getting into the strategies. I LOVED IT! Felt so pumped and so sure that I could nail this test. Yet, after the course, I struggle to focus, overthinking the questions and can’t seem to get a lot of these questions right!
I plan to take the test in August, aiming for a winter start in January but y’all, I’m honestly reconsidering even going anymore. I WANT this and yet feel so unmotivated and discouraged from doing this…
So I’m writing this post as a means of accountability for myself and of course, if you have feedback or advice, I’m all ears. I’m hoping that by posting regularly that it will keep me motivated, and keep me going and not quit.
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09 Jun 2021, 20:53
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Might be helpful to know which sections you struggle with.
"I struggle to focus, overthinking the questions..."
If test-stamina is an issue, perhaps doing practice sets of 30 at a time may help.
"I struggle to focus, overthinking the questions..."
If test-stamina is an issue, perhaps doing practice sets of 30 at a time may help.
10 Jun 2021, 08:59
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Hi Izziedodat,
There's a good chance that your main problem with 'over-thinking problems' is very addressable by a change in the way you tackle questions. I'm referring to adopting a more consistent approach to each type of problem (PS, DS on quant side and SC CR and RC on verbal side). I work with a lot of people who face a similar challenge.
Don't confuse your overall MBA motivation (high) with the focus level (low) that you're experiencing during GMAT practice.
The main problem is taking the same approach to prep over and over again and expecting a different result. Remember the GMAT is a test of reasoning skills, not a Math or English test. You can gain a lot of energy and focus by realigning to that. You'll feel strong leaps in performance when you stop "fighting the test" (ie. treating it like every other exam you've taken in the past).
At the heart of the problem is confidence -- and confidence comes from a sense of your "READINESS" for the GMAT. We have a 90 minute FREE (no obligation) Readiness Assessment and GMAT Realignment session that we offer to anyone who can benefit.
The Readiness assessment is powerful because it focuses on both your knowledge and process readiness. I'd be happy to run through it with you -- you'll get a clear picture of what the missing pieces are in both your performance and your focus level.
Let me know if you're interested in setting it up.
Best of luck
There's a good chance that your main problem with 'over-thinking problems' is very addressable by a change in the way you tackle questions. I'm referring to adopting a more consistent approach to each type of problem (PS, DS on quant side and SC CR and RC on verbal side). I work with a lot of people who face a similar challenge.
Don't confuse your overall MBA motivation (high) with the focus level (low) that you're experiencing during GMAT practice.
The main problem is taking the same approach to prep over and over again and expecting a different result. Remember the GMAT is a test of reasoning skills, not a Math or English test. You can gain a lot of energy and focus by realigning to that. You'll feel strong leaps in performance when you stop "fighting the test" (ie. treating it like every other exam you've taken in the past).
At the heart of the problem is confidence -- and confidence comes from a sense of your "READINESS" for the GMAT. We have a 90 minute FREE (no obligation) Readiness Assessment and GMAT Realignment session that we offer to anyone who can benefit.
The Readiness assessment is powerful because it focuses on both your knowledge and process readiness. I'd be happy to run through it with you -- you'll get a clear picture of what the missing pieces are in both your performance and your focus level.
Let me know if you're interested in setting it up.
Best of luck
