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Hi to say the least I am a bit frustrated... I have been studying for this bloody gmat for almost 2 months, pretty hardcore.
I have been scoring from 620-650 on test from Gmat prep and manhattan.
today was my final final prep test, I had saved the last Gmat prep test for today, planning to go 650+ and then for the actual test on Thursday hope that luck along with the tension would push me as close as possible to 700
what happen today in my final prep exam, I score 500, 39 in Q and 20 verbal.
I have not scored so bad since my first test, but I feel pathetic and weak.
I ran out of time in the verbal section so this is a valuable reminder for the actual test..anyway I am a bit low on self esteem right now.
My best scores so far have been (47onQ and 39onV) but that was 2 weeks ago,
I am confused how I should spend my last day of preparation tomorrow and not particularly motivated..
I wanna proof to my self that I can get a good score, before going to the actual test but I also don´t want to practice to much and be tired
Maybe I am just a bit burned out and need to sleep more, but I am fit and this is an unacceptable performance..
If you have any motivating tips for me they would be very much appreciated right now !
thanks
I have been scoring from 620-650 on test from Gmat prep and manhattan.
today was my final final prep test, I had saved the last Gmat prep test for today, planning to go 650+ and then for the actual test on Thursday hope that luck along with the tension would push me as close as possible to 700
what happen today in my final prep exam, I score 500, 39 in Q and 20 verbal.
I have not scored so bad since my first test, but I feel pathetic and weak.
I ran out of time in the verbal section so this is a valuable reminder for the actual test..anyway I am a bit low on self esteem right now.
My best scores so far have been (47onQ and 39onV) but that was 2 weeks ago,
I am confused how I should spend my last day of preparation tomorrow and not particularly motivated..
I wanna proof to my self that I can get a good score, before going to the actual test but I also don´t want to practice to much and be tired
Maybe I am just a bit burned out and need to sleep more, but I am fit and this is an unacceptable performance..
If you have any motivating tips for me they would be very much appreciated right now !
thanks
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23 Nov 2010, 10:25
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Check out this thread. There are many stories to keep yourself motivated despite obstacles.
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Hey hafgola,
Frustrating experience! Here's my advice, which I know has worked for others in the same situation:
1) Take solace in the fact that you probably squeezed in your last practice test around factors that didn't allow you to excel - you didn't quite have enough time to get mentally prepared, you may have been tired from work or the weekend, you were already thinking ahead to the official test and didn't focus as you should have... There's quite likely a valid explanation for why you would have dropped so dramatically. Even if there's not, talk yourself into a reason just so that you can build your confidence back! You can't fake those 620-650s, so you're definitely capable of those scores if you're confident and focused!
2) Think of it this way - you got your "bad day" out of the way on a test that doesn't count. That's a good thing - everyone has bad days and goes on streaks when nothing seems to go right...yours is now behind you and you can focus on doing well on Thursday.
3) You now have a template for "what could go wrong" and you can learn from it. Check your mistakes - were many of them "silly" or "careless" errors that you can now be aware of? Did you rush through problems that you'd have gotten right had you focused more intently? Did you pace yourself differently and/or ineffectively? You now have a blueprint for "if I make these mistakes, that's how I'll tank" - so keep that in mind and make sure that you're aware of how your quality preparation can get away from you. I'd imagine it's something (or a few things) that is correctable once you've noticed it.
I'm a marathon runner and have experienced the same thing - about 2-3 weeks before my race I often go out for a 17 or 18 mile run and just can't hack it...I'm slow, I don't feel like finishing, my breathing is off, my legs feel like dead weight. And usually I can justify it - I haven't been resting so my body is worn down; I didn't focus on eating well beforehand or pacing myself early and it's a good time to learn those lessons; I got my bad day out of the way. I always get over that bad day and usually it's a great reminder to me not to take anything for granted. I hope you can do the same!
Frustrating experience! Here's my advice, which I know has worked for others in the same situation:
1) Take solace in the fact that you probably squeezed in your last practice test around factors that didn't allow you to excel - you didn't quite have enough time to get mentally prepared, you may have been tired from work or the weekend, you were already thinking ahead to the official test and didn't focus as you should have... There's quite likely a valid explanation for why you would have dropped so dramatically. Even if there's not, talk yourself into a reason just so that you can build your confidence back! You can't fake those 620-650s, so you're definitely capable of those scores if you're confident and focused!
2) Think of it this way - you got your "bad day" out of the way on a test that doesn't count. That's a good thing - everyone has bad days and goes on streaks when nothing seems to go right...yours is now behind you and you can focus on doing well on Thursday.
3) You now have a template for "what could go wrong" and you can learn from it. Check your mistakes - were many of them "silly" or "careless" errors that you can now be aware of? Did you rush through problems that you'd have gotten right had you focused more intently? Did you pace yourself differently and/or ineffectively? You now have a blueprint for "if I make these mistakes, that's how I'll tank" - so keep that in mind and make sure that you're aware of how your quality preparation can get away from you. I'd imagine it's something (or a few things) that is correctable once you've noticed it.
I'm a marathon runner and have experienced the same thing - about 2-3 weeks before my race I often go out for a 17 or 18 mile run and just can't hack it...I'm slow, I don't feel like finishing, my breathing is off, my legs feel like dead weight. And usually I can justify it - I haven't been resting so my body is worn down; I didn't focus on eating well beforehand or pacing myself early and it's a good time to learn those lessons; I got my bad day out of the way. I always get over that bad day and usually it's a great reminder to me not to take anything for granted. I hope you can do the same!
