Having concerns about test day nerves? Check out our latest post with suggestions on how to ensure consistency in your test day routine and reduce any potential nerves!
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Test day is a nervous time. You prepare for hundreds of hours and have to showcase your abilities in a couple hour test window. Everyone is undoubtedly nervous during this time, which is completely understandable. However, we believe there are several approaches to help reduce test day nerves, stress, and any unusual circumstances.
1 - Take practice tests at the same time and day of your real GMAT test
In order to best simulate the actual test day, we recommend taking practice tests at the same day and time of your actual GMAT test. So if your GMAT test is on a Saturday at 4PM, you should take practice tests on Saturday at 4PM as many times as possible. This makes you accustomed to the feeling of taking the test at this exact time on this day of the week, and it feels more routine in your schedule.
2 - Have the same routine on test day
Similar to point 1 above, you want to feel like you have done this before. By keeping the same routine the day of your test, you will feel more natural since these are the same activities you did before. Whether this be going to the gym, going on a run, or reading a book, you want to do the same activities at similar times the day of your test.
3 - Get plenty of sleep the night before
This goes without saying, but you will naturally feel “off” and more nervous if you do not get a lot of sleep the night before your test. Get plenty of sleep and do not do anything particularly abnormal the night before your test.
4 - Eat healthy and familiar foods
There is a lot of science around food related to mental capacity and brain activity. Eat healthy foods the day of and day before your test (greens, salads, fruits, veggies, proteins). Try and avoid any heavy foods. Additionally, keep to foods you are used to and do not try anything new. It would be a shame if you were allergic to a food or your body reacted poorly to something, so eat things that are familiar to you!
We think these points will reduce stress by providing consistency and confidence that you have been here before. Additionally, you minimize any chances of abnormal circumstances arising the day of your test!