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Should I take the practice tests again? 28 Aug 2010, 16:47
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I'm taking the test on Monday!

I've taken both the practice tests on GMATPrep and scored 740 and 720 respectively. I've reviewed all my incorrect answers and made sure that I understand where I went wrong (thanks to this forum for that!).

Is there value in taking the same practice tests again tomorrow? I know the tests are CAT, so I am assuming that some of the questions I will get will be different, but considering tomorrow is the only day I have, is it the most effective way of spending it? Or should I be reviewing my previous tests and some material?

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If I were you, I wouldn't do a CAT on the day before your GMAT. It might burn you out. I know it's helped some people on this forum but I wouldn't recommend it. Take it easy tomorrow. Watch a movie, get outside, etc. Maybe go over a few concepts you had a tough time grasping at first. I wouldn't go at it too hard tomorrow.

Those are great scores for the CATs. You seem to be in good shape. Good luck on Monday!
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alienfluid,

Here's some advice from a GMAT expert that I found on the net. Hope it will be of some help.

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Day before: no more than 60-90 minutes of high-level review. Relax that evening, have a good dinner, get a good night's sleep - all the obvious stuff.

The day of, about 30-60 minutes before the test, do some VERY easy practice problems in your area of strength (math or verbal). Just do some from the low numbers of the OG - and DON'T look at the answers (don't even bring them with you). You're just warming up your brain here, not trying to learn anything.

And plan something to do afterward, no matter what you get - meet friends or family for a drink or food. Just acknowledge that you accomplished something, even if you don't get the score you want that first time out.
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Thanks guys - that's some good advice.
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alienfluid"]I'm taking the test on Monday!...[/quote]

How did it go? Any takeaways you'd like to share with us?
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Went well - got a 740.

Some pieces of advice:

1. Don't get caught up on one problem - I did that and had to panic a bit towards the end as I was running out of time. It is hard to let go of problem and just guess since you know you can solve it given enough time, but then you jeopardize your chances on other problems and just make yourself more prone to errors later.

2. Do practice with full length tests (including AWA) at least a few times before so that you can build up stamina. I had only done about 2 before the actual test, and starting getting tired towards the end of the verbal section.

3. Use the noise canceling headphones provided at the center if they have one. Helped me concentrate better and not be distracted by the noise (people getting up, door opening, new people taking tests etc.)

Other than that, just get it done. It's a great feeling to not have to pick up that orange book ever again (at least for 5 years!).

Good luck!
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Congrats for the the score, and thank you for your feedback. But you didn't tell us what you did on the day before and on T-day.

1. Yes definitely going overtime on one question is a big trap. We must remember that we can still score high even if we make mistakes.

2. You are right. I will therefore plan to take at least 4 tests to train myself.

3. Absolutely. I already took the GRE and I had to use the headphones as people come in and out of the room just about all the time.
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Congrats on a great score alienfluid!
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Ideally no use taking them again as the score would be inflated.
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