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PostThu Dec 03, 2009 5:06 am
Hi vivek,

I understand your test anxiety. My advice would be to just stop getting obsessed with the exam. This really increases your level of anxiety. Try doing something that would divert your mind from obsession.

All you have to do is just review flashcards, get some good sleep, work out in gym tomorrow (not rigorously), and start for the exam.

Waiting to hear good score from you! Good luck..
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PostThu Dec 03, 2009 8:12 am
Hi Vivek,

All the Best Mate.

This Monday, I took GMATPrep # 2 and quite disappointingly got 620 (Q46, V30). Q46 and my Quant ego seems to have taken a beating here. I studied for 4 hours on Monday morning on Number properties and sentence correction. Then left for office and took GMATprep # 2 @ office. Not a smart decision considering that I would have to attend a client meeting very soon after the test. Just another 24 more days to go I need to step up my intensity a little bit...
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PostThu Dec 03, 2009 9:11 am
Heyyy...thanks Papgust and Sreak!!

Don't worry Sri...it will come back...just keep the tempo and don't lose your head
Remember...you have already worked on it a lot...you just have to brush it up and you will be back on track
Follow a good training regime and your mind will be tamed to score consistently good Razz

Thanks every one...
I hope I will come back tomorrow with a happy story (fingers crossed)

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PostThu Dec 03, 2009 7:12 pm
Hey Friends...

This is it...I am in for the game in just about 3 hours from now

I am feeling a bit anxious...but a voice in me says that I have worked on it and I know all that it takes to beat the GMAT, I just have to be alert and answer each question to the best of my ability!

Thanks everyone for the wishes...I hope I have a good news to share with you all in the evening

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PostFri Dec 04, 2009 5:05 am
Hey Guys,

Finally i am through with GMAT Smile
Got a score of 730(38v,50q) I am happy with the score...and happy that now no more studying Razz

Debrief later...need some sleep

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PostFri Dec 04, 2009 5:41 am
Great score !! Congratulations !! You made it !!

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Hey Guys,

Finally i am through with GMAT Smile
Got a score of 730(38v,50q) I am happy with the score...and happy that now no more studying Razz

Debrief later...need some sleep

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PostFri Dec 04, 2009 9:50 am
Amazing score man!! Esp. a great score in quants! Congrats..!

Waiting for your de-brief
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PostFri Dec 04, 2009 9:58 am
congratulations!

you must be sleeping well now... i cant stop dreaming about comparisons...
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PostFri Dec 04, 2009 8:11 pm
Hey vivekjaiswal,

Congratulations!!!! I can imagine your joy and happiness achieving this amazing score!!!

I hope papgust words helped you big time to get rid of exam anxiety Smile..

Hard work really pays off!! All the best and wish you all the success ahead!!

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PostMon Dec 07, 2009 12:12 am
Hey Friends,

Thanks so much for your wishes...I have resumed work after a short break to prepare for the exam and am now finding it diffcult to get some time for myself to write the debrief. But it won't be too late I believe Smile

Yes viju, papgust's is a great motivator...his words kept my spirits high

P.S. - look at papgust...he's got a new profile pic...looking cool mate Smile


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PostMon Dec 07, 2009 5:08 am
To prepare for the exam Shocked ? Are you giving GMAT again Smile?

Hey papgust, nice pic:D
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PostMon Dec 07, 2009 9:05 am
Thanks viju & vivek for your positive comments Smile I really had a tough time to upload the pic to make the pic as small as possible, but i guess my efforts are paying off Smile Smile

Anyways, we are waiting for your de-brief vivek. Don't keep us in high-alert for your post..! Smile
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PostThu Dec 10, 2009 1:28 am
Mate, where is ur debrief?
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PostSun Dec 13, 2009 11:51 am
Sorry to keep you guys waiting...here's my debrief
http://www.beatthegmat.com/from-630-to-730-a-journey-called-gmat-t49484.html#209052


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PostMon Dec 14, 2009 2:12 am
Hi Vivek,

Thanks for the wonderful post. All the best.

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