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by ab78 » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:32 pm
I have been studying for my GMAT for a while now. I have given quite bit of tests where I have score around 660. I know it is not a great score. My strong point has been Quant where I score about 92-99%. I am really weak with my verbal about 60-70%. I gave my GMAT today but for some reason I fell short of time and had almost 7 questions left when I was solving my Math section. One probable reason I find is that I tried giving MGMAT which had pretty tough problems. These were the last few exams I gave and I kind of didn't believe that the problems in real GMAT were that straightforward so I tried to crosscheck my problems where I lost lot of time. I was so disappointed after my Math section that I couldn't concentrate on my verbal at all and eventually out of frustration I cancelled my scores because I had this bad feeling that I have done miserable in my test. This GMAT is quite jinxed for me because I had regsitered for it last week I forgot to take my passport and hence I had to register again for today. I am already down $500 and can't afford to lose more money hence very imp tht I crack it next time I give. No gifts for anyone this time I go to India :)

I have one month now any advice on how I can tackle my timing issue and also improve on my verbal..Moreoever I am scared tht my practice scores will be skewed as I have already given almost all the tests. I think I am lacking in some strategy. My also weak point is that I don't let the problem go (dunt know if it is an ego issue) or I am scared of my scores getting affected. Any great advice for me.
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by psmarathe » Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:52 am
Hi Stacy,

I am new started for GMAT and never gave such exam before. Can you please guide me how to go about it? How much time I will have to spare as I am working in a company I can only prepare in weekend. I am average level guy as per IQ but willing seriously to crack GMAT.

Can you please help me in working out the action plan to beat the GMAT?
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by Lisa Anderson » Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:58 am
Dear ab78,

You have to find a way to let go of your anxiety during the test and not let how you feel on one question/section affect your performance on the rest of the test. The best thing you can do to prepare for your next exam to is take as many practice tests as possible, monitoring your timing on the questions. Even if you take the same practice tests, you are working on moving through the exam at the right pace. It will be tough, but you have to find a way to let the anxiety go and remain positive (and confident) in your abilities.

Dear psmarathe,

I would suggest you contact one of the GMAT test prep companies for strategies and tips. Likewise, this website has several forums on the test that you might find helpful. In my opinion, you need to carve out time each day, even if it is only 1-2 hours, to spend on GMAT preparation.

Good luck to both of you,
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