Pace and boredom

Question

Hi all,

my test is in 17 days and I have two problems - quite significant i would say. If anyone had similar problems could you please share how to overcome them.

I can't pace myself - I am usually finishing the sections 10 min in advance but still make stupid time related mistakes

I get bored during the test - I know it sounds lame but I can't help it. I really enjoy doing tests, but after having 30 questions from the section done I get bored, lose focus and just want it to be over. Happens both in quant and verbal. What to do about it?

Thanks in advance.

Best,
Ivan

gurpreetsingh · Answer

Make sure you have covered all the basic quant and verbal concepts , then only do timed tests.

Also whenever you feel bored, just remember how much GMAT is valuable for you.

dcl · Answer

I had the same problem, but I've always had that problem.

I hid the clock until the last x questions and then made an effort to spend the extra time on each question. I still finished with a lot of time to spare, but I think it helped me have a stronger finish. 
Since you still have some time, you can play around with x so that you have maybe 3 min per question left and can really dissect the question and answer choices.

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Cclay · Answer

Hey,

I think the previous posters have the right ideas. If I were you I would do OG problem sets, but make sure you spend exactly two minutes on each. Pick 10 or so questions, take out a stopwatch, and time yourself as you do them. If you think you're done before your set two minutes are up, go back over and double check it to make sure you're making the best decision. (Obviously this works the best on the quant section. On verbal we suggest 1.5 minutes for Sentence Correction, 2 for critical Reasoning, and 6 for a three-question Reading Comprehension block, 8 minutes for a four-question RC block.)

While on the test itself, you will not (and probably shouldn't) spend exactly two minutes on each question, it sounds like applying yourself to that rigor while you study would be good practice for you.

Also, you might find this article on pacing during the test helpful: https://www.manhattangmat.com/strategy-s ... g-pace.cfm

Good luck!

Best Wishes,
Caitlin Clay
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