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26 May 2008, 19:02
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The first time I took the GMAT I took it on a Sat morning and since I could only take full tests on weekends, my last practice tests was the Sun before - 6 days earlier. Not having done any practice questions, other than writing essays (which I was so worried about), those 6 days before the test made me feel kinda rusty on test day.
The second time I took it was at 8:00am on a Monday morning. I remember studying heavily the whole weekend, putting 20+ hrs through 8pm on Sunday night. That coupled with my inability to sleep that night made me feel really burned/tired the next morning. Lack of sleep sure doesn't help but I think even when you haven't slept it doesn't really hit you until around noon time - and my exam was over by then. So, I think it was the over-studying that killed me. I should've probably taken the whole Sunday off.
I am taking the test again next Sat at 4:30pm!!! Yes, I could only take it on weekends and there was no other timeslot available. So, the question is, when is the best time to stop studying? I know there is a trade-off since taking too many days off may get you rusty; on the other hand, overstudying burns you and can have an even more detrimental effect.
I think I'm definitely taking the test day off, doing usual Sat activities - go jogging, then run errands, then go swim and tan, maybe try to take an hour nap in the afternoon right before the test. But how about Fri night? Should I use it just to review or take it entirely off?
Please, advice.
The second time I took it was at 8:00am on a Monday morning. I remember studying heavily the whole weekend, putting 20+ hrs through 8pm on Sunday night. That coupled with my inability to sleep that night made me feel really burned/tired the next morning. Lack of sleep sure doesn't help but I think even when you haven't slept it doesn't really hit you until around noon time - and my exam was over by then. So, I think it was the over-studying that killed me. I should've probably taken the whole Sunday off.
I am taking the test again next Sat at 4:30pm!!! Yes, I could only take it on weekends and there was no other timeslot available. So, the question is, when is the best time to stop studying? I know there is a trade-off since taking too many days off may get you rusty; on the other hand, overstudying burns you and can have an even more detrimental effect.
I think I'm definitely taking the test day off, doing usual Sat activities - go jogging, then run errands, then go swim and tan, maybe try to take an hour nap in the afternoon right before the test. But how about Fri night? Should I use it just to review or take it entirely off?
Please, advice.
26 May 2008, 19:40
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How did you manage a 4:30pm time slot? Don't they close at 5pm?
Why are you worrying? you scored 730, you don't need to study, you need to pay attention not to make careless mistakes.
Why are you worrying? you scored 730, you don't need to study, you need to pay attention not to make careless mistakes.
26 May 2008, 19:49
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I was surprised by the time also. Especially on a Sat. But that's what it is. Means I'll be late for a party 2 hrs away that night......
No, I'm not really worried about the GMAT this time. I think I wasted my chance to do well. This time is more like an experiment (suggested by Walker) and I won't study nearly as much, just review and do a few problems to stay in shape. But I still wanted to time everything right and see how much of a difference can this make.
