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01 Oct 2024, 10:41
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This is my second post of this kind.
I took the test thrice so far, scoring 645 in two prior attempts, and 655 in the most recent one. Same pattern across:
DI was 74 to 78 to 79
Q was 90 to 83 to 86
V was 81 to 85 to 83
Main learning:
At this point, it isn’t about skill building but test taking for me. It is my mission to stay as calm during the test as I was on the mocks, consistently scoring above 705 in them.
Old (and unconcious) habits die hard but I’m determined to take this one out. I want to be as zen while I start my test at the test center as I am at home taking a mock.
All advice welcome.
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I took the test thrice so far, scoring 645 in two prior attempts, and 655 in the most recent one. Same pattern across:
DI was 74 to 78 to 79
Q was 90 to 83 to 86
V was 81 to 85 to 83
Main learning:
At this point, it isn’t about skill building but test taking for me. It is my mission to stay as calm during the test as I was on the mocks, consistently scoring above 705 in them.
Old (and unconcious) habits die hard but I’m determined to take this one out. I want to be as zen while I start my test at the test center as I am at home taking a mock.
All advice welcome.
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02 Oct 2024, 04:29
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One thing that may help a bit is leveraging your error-log to recall any careless errors you may repeatedly make. Figuring out the types of questions you may find challenging (e.g. CR assumption questions, work rate problems, etc.) could also be helpful. If you feel your fundamentals are solid, consider working on the way you approach questions. May help boost your score a bit.
How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.
How to score high on the GMAT. Why solving approach is important.
03 Oct 2024, 06:26
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Hi rish_dutton,
You're not alone. Many students have no trouble successfully answering practice questions, and completing practice tests at home, but on test day, their test anxiety significantly reduces their performance.
Some possible strategies to reduce test anxiety include exposure therapy (visualizing exam day situations that trigger your fear response), positive visualization, reducing negative self-talk, and turning anxiety into excitement.
This article has several suggestions to reduce your anxiety: How to Eliminate GMAT Test-Day Anxiety
It's also worth mentioning that overcoming obstacles such as test anxiety is all part of the test. What's important is to develop the mindset necessary to gain insights from your weaknesses.
Here’s an article that explains this in greater detail: How GMAT Students With a Growth Mindset See Their Mistakes
You're not alone. Many students have no trouble successfully answering practice questions, and completing practice tests at home, but on test day, their test anxiety significantly reduces their performance.
Some possible strategies to reduce test anxiety include exposure therapy (visualizing exam day situations that trigger your fear response), positive visualization, reducing negative self-talk, and turning anxiety into excitement.
This article has several suggestions to reduce your anxiety: How to Eliminate GMAT Test-Day Anxiety
It's also worth mentioning that overcoming obstacles such as test anxiety is all part of the test. What's important is to develop the mindset necessary to gain insights from your weaknesses.
Here’s an article that explains this in greater detail: How GMAT Students With a Growth Mindset See Their Mistakes
