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BBJ: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 29; Joined: Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:16 pm

by BBJ » Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:23 am

i'm sure im not alone in this but i gotta be honest, as much as i try to tell myself i'll do fine, it'll be okay... i still stress over it. I've already taken my GMAT exam once and i wasn't feeling good that morning at all. I couldn't even sleep that night so i was up all night practicing! So you can imagine how bad my first exam went lol

I noticed the more i do that, the more i score low on the practice exams lol

any suggestions on how to overcome it?

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by beatthegmat » Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:33 pm

BBJ:

Try to keep some perspective--remember, this is just a stupid test that really isn't that important in the grand scheme of things. Yes it is one factor considered in your MBA candidacy, but it's just one of SEVERAL. A weak GMAT score doesn't mean it will keep you out of your desired school.

Also, think about the broader perspective. The GMAT is not a predictor of your future business success, happiness in life, or core intelligence. It's just an annoying standardized test that you have to deal with for a brief period of time, that's it.

The GMAT isn't worth stressing about. Try to keep the big picture in mind, do your best, and move on!

Good luck!

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by BBJ » Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:36 am

Thank you so much! You're right, i should just deal with it and face it!
Thanks again Eric

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by VP_Tatiana » Thu May 08, 2008 9:14 pm

I used to have terrible test anxiety in college. At one point, I actually went to a counselor at student health services to help me with it. That didn't work.

What I found DID work was to change my frame of thinking, to think of a test as a fun opportunity to tackle the kinds of problems I enjoy. In undergrad, all I did was stress about grades, and I got a 3.5. In grad school, I concentrate on the learning and I have a 3.7... and I am enjoying school so much more!

I hope that helps. You should figure out a long-term solution to the test anxiety, so that you can get the most out of grad school as well.

Best wishes,

Tatiana

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by VP_MBA_Guru » Tue May 13, 2008 9:57 am

Hey BBJ,
We all go through exam anxiety, so remember you are not alone! And dont forget, schools look at the top score, so consider yourself working off a clean slate!

I remember those days of practice exams when my scores got lower and lower. I was a perfect example of diminishing returns! But don't worry, I am sure you will rock the real test!

Good luck!

NP

Nikhil P. | Admissions Consultant | Veritas Prep

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by Lwilliams » Wed May 21, 2008 12:36 pm

hey BBJ,
... have you already taken the 'real' test? I just wanted to share with you that I do very poorly on tests. I've never been a fan of being so called 'tested' on something. I have realized it's not possible to get around testing altogether, so I seem to always over-prepare, and since I don't like time limits, I go through the test quickly the first time, answer everything I'm 100% on, then go through again & again if necessary (and if time permits)
Best of Luck ...

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