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09 May 2012, 06:18
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Hi All,
I want some guidance on how to handle the Verbal properly. I know I can handle the thing when un-timed but each time I try to do it (should be Verbal as per GMAT standards) in time controlled conditions, I panic a little in the beginning by thinking only about time. Then i get my senses to relax and start with the questions (after first eight usually) at ease. The panic attack gets pulled on me again during the last ten-twelve minutes.
As a result of all the situations stated above, I bomb a series of questions in the beginning and in the last. This obviously hurts my score bad bad badly.....
I am sure it is just the timing issue because as I mentioned- barring the time, the score is acceptable.
Please help me instructors. My GMAT is two weeks from now. That's after my rescheduling it. (Hope that does not get counted anywhere by the colleges during the process of selection).
I need a path to tar the road of my major issue. (I guess GMAT is bringing out the philosopher in me ) And all the instructors and experience holders reading this, please chip in.
Help!! Help!! Please respond ASAP as this is urgent.
Regards,
GMAT Aspirant
I want some guidance on how to handle the Verbal properly. I know I can handle the thing when un-timed but each time I try to do it (should be Verbal as per GMAT standards) in time controlled conditions, I panic a little in the beginning by thinking only about time. Then i get my senses to relax and start with the questions (after first eight usually) at ease. The panic attack gets pulled on me again during the last ten-twelve minutes.
As a result of all the situations stated above, I bomb a series of questions in the beginning and in the last. This obviously hurts my score bad bad badly.....
I am sure it is just the timing issue because as I mentioned- barring the time, the score is acceptable.
Please help me instructors. My GMAT is two weeks from now. That's after my rescheduling it. (Hope that does not get counted anywhere by the colleges during the process of selection).
I need a path to tar the road of my major issue. (I guess GMAT is bringing out the philosopher in me ) And all the instructors and experience holders reading this, please chip in.
Help!! Help!! Please respond ASAP as this is urgent.
Regards,
GMAT Aspirant
09 May 2012, 07:22
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Reading your description of your problem, I wonder if it isn't more of an issue with dealing with stress rather than developing a time management strategy. It sounds like that at least during the middle section of the test you find yourself able to get through questions at a steady pace.
The way I try to approach things, test time management requires a strategy to allot time for each question and then stress management to ensure the strategy can be implemented. If your challenge is getting yourself going at the beginning, and then keeping your pace as time begins to run down, you may want to look into different stress management or relaxation techniques. There are many things you could try that would not disturb others. I like to use deep breathing. There are also things like mini-massage or muscle contraction-and-release. Most of those strategies also involve positive thinking. You need to imagine yourself out of the stressful situation.
There are differnent approaches for all of these, so I would recommending searching online until you find an approach that makes sense. Also, remember that while you may need to spend some time, you could end up netting an additional few minutes by being more relaxed overall. And finally, you may find that all of the strategies seem a little silly. Remember, though, that stress is physiological. So even if you don't believe that changing your breathing will do anything, you can still benefit by going through the motions.
Good luck.
The way I try to approach things, test time management requires a strategy to allot time for each question and then stress management to ensure the strategy can be implemented. If your challenge is getting yourself going at the beginning, and then keeping your pace as time begins to run down, you may want to look into different stress management or relaxation techniques. There are many things you could try that would not disturb others. I like to use deep breathing. There are also things like mini-massage or muscle contraction-and-release. Most of those strategies also involve positive thinking. You need to imagine yourself out of the stressful situation.
There are differnent approaches for all of these, so I would recommending searching online until you find an approach that makes sense. Also, remember that while you may need to spend some time, you could end up netting an additional few minutes by being more relaxed overall. And finally, you may find that all of the strategies seem a little silly. Remember, though, that stress is physiological. So even if you don't believe that changing your breathing will do anything, you can still benefit by going through the motions.
Good luck.
09 May 2012, 07:46
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Hi abcd,
Indeed - timing is and psychology is a critical element to the GMAT exam that a lot of people overlook.
You have to train for GMAT the same way you might for a mental marathon. Questions just keep coming at you and you need to consistently pound them out without hesitation.
Try visualization - a lot of top athletes do this. When you are studying, imagine you are actually sitting in the exam room. It's completely quiet--there are other people around taking other kinds of tests. Your job is to ace the test on your computer - the GMAT. Give yourself a few sections before you attempt a GMAT question during study time - and imagine you are in that mental mode. Then go ahead and attack.
Once you get into the habit of better understanding and feeling your test environment, you'll get more used to the feeling and will be better able to concentrate.
For more details, see this link: https://www.gmatpill.com/about/studying- ... trategies/
Indeed - timing is and psychology is a critical element to the GMAT exam that a lot of people overlook.
You have to train for GMAT the same way you might for a mental marathon. Questions just keep coming at you and you need to consistently pound them out without hesitation.
Try visualization - a lot of top athletes do this. When you are studying, imagine you are actually sitting in the exam room. It's completely quiet--there are other people around taking other kinds of tests. Your job is to ace the test on your computer - the GMAT. Give yourself a few sections before you attempt a GMAT question during study time - and imagine you are in that mental mode. Then go ahead and attack.
Once you get into the habit of better understanding and feeling your test environment, you'll get more used to the feeling and will be better able to concentrate.
For more details, see this link: https://www.gmatpill.com/about/studying- ... trategies/
