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22 Jun 2021, 17:29
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Is it adviseable to take a break from GMAT? If yes, how long and what are the tips for me to retain the info i gained.
Background: Been studying for about 3-4 months, postponed my exam once since i was far from goal score (ranged from 530-720 in mock exams). Now Im burned out with gmat, work and covid situation (not getting any better where I am) adding to that, since my gmat was delayed, i had to move admission to January 2022. Unluckily, the delay cost me the scholarship. Scholarship criteria in my desired school changed which made me not eligible and this really bummed me out. I just feel so demotivated lately.
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Background: Been studying for about 3-4 months, postponed my exam once since i was far from goal score (ranged from 530-720 in mock exams). Now Im burned out with gmat, work and covid situation (not getting any better where I am) adding to that, since my gmat was delayed, i had to move admission to January 2022. Unluckily, the delay cost me the scholarship. Scholarship criteria in my desired school changed which made me not eligible and this really bummed me out. I just feel so demotivated lately.
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22 Jun 2021, 17:37
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Sorry to hear about the scholarship 😢
Sometimes a break may be good. Especially if your score has not been improving as much as you wanted or expected. It may be because the techniques you were using didn’t work for you or may be you weren’t putting your heart into it. I don’t mean studying hard but just being really interested in mastering the topics. It’s not the same as reading through material and just saying I’ve read through it so I’m good.
At the same time, I would say that if you’re not actively thinking and working on the GMAT, you will start forgetting things within two weeks. Depending on the length of your break, you will need to restart your prep which sounds like you would need to do anyway to get to your target score…. I know there’s a number of people who have taken breaks and then GMAT multiple times such as @dcumins. Certain things were not working for them and it took them a while to get their footing and to get their desired score. I feel it’s a matter off failing and succeeding fast. If something you’re doing is not contributing, don’t keep doing it thinking it will suddenly work but rather reconsider your methods and sometimes materials you’re using. I feel that people often blame certain products while others praise them…. If you’re feeling some thing is not working for you and it works for others, try to change things up. Make sure you’re enjoying or at least not heating the product you’re using to prepare and make sure you actually are using some kind of a study book and I just official guide and mindlessly solving questions 😎👍
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Sometimes a break may be good. Especially if your score has not been improving as much as you wanted or expected. It may be because the techniques you were using didn’t work for you or may be you weren’t putting your heart into it. I don’t mean studying hard but just being really interested in mastering the topics. It’s not the same as reading through material and just saying I’ve read through it so I’m good.
At the same time, I would say that if you’re not actively thinking and working on the GMAT, you will start forgetting things within two weeks. Depending on the length of your break, you will need to restart your prep which sounds like you would need to do anyway to get to your target score…. I know there’s a number of people who have taken breaks and then GMAT multiple times such as @dcumins. Certain things were not working for them and it took them a while to get their footing and to get their desired score. I feel it’s a matter off failing and succeeding fast. If something you’re doing is not contributing, don’t keep doing it thinking it will suddenly work but rather reconsider your methods and sometimes materials you’re using. I feel that people often blame certain products while others praise them…. If you’re feeling some thing is not working for you and it works for others, try to change things up. Make sure you’re enjoying or at least not heating the product you’re using to prepare and make sure you actually are using some kind of a study book and I just official guide and mindlessly solving questions 😎👍
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22 Jun 2021, 19:04
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Hi Aryaneski,
I'm sorry to hear about what is going on. While taking a break may be good to help you regroup, the longer the break, the more likely you are to forget some of what you have learned. I also see that your GMAT has been delayed. What is the new date for your GMAT?
I'm sorry to hear about what is going on. While taking a break may be good to help you regroup, the longer the break, the more likely you are to forget some of what you have learned. I also see that your GMAT has been delayed. What is the new date for your GMAT?
