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Thanks bb I really appreciate this. Means alot!
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Hm... definitely written very well and very different from a usual Forum post, but the formatting is different from ChatGPT which would not have a space between em dashes ... but if it was written by a human, huge kudos and you have a talent. It may not be standardized test but writing is definitely your strength
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anushree01 thank you for sharing this. It takes courage to be vulnerable, and I want you to know that you're not alone. This journey tests you in ways you might never have imagined.

If there is one piece of advice I could give you- Every struggle in life, including this one, is ultimately an objective problem statement. And problem statements, no matter how complex or emotionally draining, can be solved. :)

Right now, you're in the thick of it but the fact that you're still here, still writing, still reflecting- that's strength in its rawest, most powerful form. I am sure you'll share your success story on the same forum in due time.

I wish you the best in your journey ahead! And as a community, we'll support you in whatever way we can.

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The GMAT journey has been one of the most emotionally draining and mentally testing experiences of my life. What started as a simple academic goal slowly turned into a battle of endurance, self-doubt, and resilience. I faced challenges that went far beyond just mastering concepts — they tested my confidence, my discipline, and my emotional strength.
There were days when I would wake up motivated, ready to give my best. But there were also countless nights when I broke down in frustration, wondering why progress felt so slow, why my mock scores wouldn’t improve, and why I couldn’t perform the way I knew I was capable of. The emotional rollercoaster of small wins and big disappointments was exhausting.
Balancing preparation with everything else in life — work, personal commitments, emotional lows — became overwhelming. There were moments when I couldn’t even recognize myself anymore: the anxious version of me that would stare blankly at questions I’d solved a dozen times before, the tired version that wanted to give up but couldn’t because of how much effort had already been invested.
I watched others finish their journeys and move forward, while I kept fighting the same battle — quietly, persistently, and often alone. The pressure to prove myself, the fear of failure, and the constant mental fatigue made every step feel heavier than the last.
Even as I write this, I feel a deep ache — not just for the score I hoped for, but for everything this journey took out of me. GMAT didn’t just test my analytical skills; it tested my patience, self-belief, and mental strength.


If I’ve learned anything from this struggle, it’s that sometimes the hardest battles are the ones no one sees — the ones fought in silence, with tears, exhaustion, and quiet determination. I may not have reached where I wanted yet, but I know what I’ve endured. And maybe that in itself is a kind of victory — one that speaks of courage, persistence, and an unbroken will to keep trying despite everything.
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