Just a few tips for your last week leading into the big day!
1. Confidence is key!! Have confidence in yourself going into test day. Realize that your last few months of hard work will probably pay off and you will get a great score. The worst case scenario is that you don't get the score you want and you can retake it. But think positive and positive things will likely happen. Believe in the power of positive thinking, not just for the GMAT, but for anything in life really.
2. Review some of your weaker areas. The last week is great to go over those types of problems that still might be giving you problems. Combinations and permutations still getting the better of you? No sweat, this week is a perfect week to brush up on those weaker areas. Of course, there shouldn't be too many of these areas for you, otherwise this is an indication that you perhaps are not quite prepared to take the test just yet. Going over these types of problems will be a great refresher for you going into test day.
3. Exercise and eat well to burn off stress. If you are having anxiety this final week, burn off some steam and stress by going on a run or lifting some weights. Go to a yoga class. Get outside and be active. This will help manage that stress that you probably have. Eat well. Don't eat junk food. Preparing for a test is like preparing for a race. With the right combination of eating and staying active, this will give you ample energy and the right state of mind to head into your test and dominate.
4. Get rest! Don't stress yourself out and not get any sleep. You need rest and lots of sleep so that you are energized on test day. The exercise mentioned above will help you sleep better and will be great for your body. Don't party that week or do things that will fatigue you. Don't drink. Also, be sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before your test.
5. Relax the day before the test and don't do much of anything. Do not cram, do not think about the test, just do something relaxing and know that your months of preparation will serve you well. Go to bed with the peace of mind that you will do fantastic the next day.
6. The day of your test, don't do anything out of the ordinary. If you routinely drink coffee in the morning, like five cups, then have five cups of coffee. If you don't normally, then don't have one, as you could freak out or have a case of the jitters (literally). I like to have a big breakfast, as food is proven to give you a mental boost, but if you are not much of an eater in the AM (assuming you have a morning test) then maybe stick to what you are accustomed to. Bottom line, don't do anything that your body or mind is not used to, as it may throw you off.
Go in there and DOMINATE!!! Good luck!!
1. Confidence is key!! Have confidence in yourself going into test day. Realize that your last few months of hard work will probably pay off and you will get a great score. The worst case scenario is that you don't get the score you want and you can retake it. But think positive and positive things will likely happen. Believe in the power of positive thinking, not just for the GMAT, but for anything in life really.
2. Review some of your weaker areas. The last week is great to go over those types of problems that still might be giving you problems. Combinations and permutations still getting the better of you? No sweat, this week is a perfect week to brush up on those weaker areas. Of course, there shouldn't be too many of these areas for you, otherwise this is an indication that you perhaps are not quite prepared to take the test just yet. Going over these types of problems will be a great refresher for you going into test day.
3. Exercise and eat well to burn off stress. If you are having anxiety this final week, burn off some steam and stress by going on a run or lifting some weights. Go to a yoga class. Get outside and be active. This will help manage that stress that you probably have. Eat well. Don't eat junk food. Preparing for a test is like preparing for a race. With the right combination of eating and staying active, this will give you ample energy and the right state of mind to head into your test and dominate.
4. Get rest! Don't stress yourself out and not get any sleep. You need rest and lots of sleep so that you are energized on test day. The exercise mentioned above will help you sleep better and will be great for your body. Don't party that week or do things that will fatigue you. Don't drink. Also, be sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before your test.
5. Relax the day before the test and don't do much of anything. Do not cram, do not think about the test, just do something relaxing and know that your months of preparation will serve you well. Go to bed with the peace of mind that you will do fantastic the next day.
6. The day of your test, don't do anything out of the ordinary. If you routinely drink coffee in the morning, like five cups, then have five cups of coffee. If you don't normally, then don't have one, as you could freak out or have a case of the jitters (literally). I like to have a big breakfast, as food is proven to give you a mental boost, but if you are not much of an eater in the AM (assuming you have a morning test) then maybe stick to what you are accustomed to. Bottom line, don't do anything that your body or mind is not used to, as it may throw you off.
Go in there and DOMINATE!!! Good luck!!
Martin
GMAT Instructor with Grockit
GMAT Instructor with Grockit
Thanks for sharing! I especially like the bit about reviewing the weaker areas. I am going to start making a list of things to circle back to 
