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It is usually recommended that there needs to be some level of fear that keeps us going through the exam. I, however, disagree with this statement. Fear in such exams as GMAT and GRE backfires.
The reason is very simple: The structure of such tests. GMAT and GRE are not only tests of content but also of ‘presence of mind’. More presence of mind is needed to face computer adaptive tests as the contingencies(plural) are always going to be there no matter how solid the preparation is. The student facing the test needs to be fully present in the ‘present moment’ while taking the test in order to devise impromptu strategies. The computer adaptive structure of the test will always keep the student guessing as to what is happening or what might happen next. When the student is too emotionally invested, the structure of the test becomes trickier to handle. Then even the best preparation may all go in vain.
My motivation to write this stems from the question the many students ask me “Can I leave my job and study only for GMAT?” When the students leave their jobs and their sole target is GMAT, there is so much at stake. This manifests expectations and fear inadvertently. When you consider GMAT and GRE as just another option, it works the best.
So, try not to put all the stress on the GMAT/GRE outcome. Have something else to look forward to. By doing this you will be increasing your chances of success manifold. It is this secret that makes GMAT and GRE such unique tests!
Sonal Darra
GMAT-GRE Verbal Expert
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonaldarra/
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The reason is very simple: The structure of such tests. GMAT and GRE are not only tests of content but also of ‘presence of mind’. More presence of mind is needed to face computer adaptive tests as the contingencies(plural) are always going to be there no matter how solid the preparation is. The student facing the test needs to be fully present in the ‘present moment’ while taking the test in order to devise impromptu strategies. The computer adaptive structure of the test will always keep the student guessing as to what is happening or what might happen next. When the student is too emotionally invested, the structure of the test becomes trickier to handle. Then even the best preparation may all go in vain.
My motivation to write this stems from the question the many students ask me “Can I leave my job and study only for GMAT?” When the students leave their jobs and their sole target is GMAT, there is so much at stake. This manifests expectations and fear inadvertently. When you consider GMAT and GRE as just another option, it works the best.
So, try not to put all the stress on the GMAT/GRE outcome. Have something else to look forward to. By doing this you will be increasing your chances of success manifold. It is this secret that makes GMAT and GRE such unique tests!
Sonal Darra
GMAT-GRE Verbal Expert
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonaldarra/
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21 Jun 2022, 13:02
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Too much fear can lead to my mind being blank for the actual exam, like anxiety is clouding uo my mind that the things that I reviewed and studied are suddenly gone.
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If you are worried about the algorithm of the GMAT, it may be worth reading the Myths vs Facts in the beginning of the Official Guide. Might help reduce your fear going and and doing the exam itself a bit.
