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bpolley00
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Hey everyone,
Just a quick question for the experts to see if they have encountered students with a similar issue I am having; which, because they are experts I am sure you have
. I just went back through my GMAT prep test from yesterday and as I am reviewing my questions that I missed, I am seeing something that is generally concerning. I scored a 660, which isn't bad but those who have spoken with me before know I took a practice test from 1998 and scored a perfect score two days ago. I am beginning to think that this is maybe because of the format of computer vs paper test or perhaps because of AWA and IR before hand. I say this because as I am looking over the questions I missed none were particularly difficult. In fact, I just did one in about 30 seconds that I was stumped on during the test. It is almost as if I go in see a question and get stumped; however, outside the test I can easily figure it out by writing it down on a piece of paper. Perhaps this is an endurance issue or test anxiety issue. I have also had issues at prior jobs where I was starring at a computer screen for long time periods and getting Migraine headaches to where my vision would blur, which was obviously incredibly enjoyable.
Your general thoughts/ advice on this? Or should I just suck it up and figure it out. hahah One thing I had in mind was perhaps taking the time during the test to write down a quick synopsis of EVERY question; although, I am not sure if I will have the time to do that. Also, I don't know if it will be feasible with the white board. By the way, that brings me to another question - What is the point of making people use a whiteboard? I mean next year the Gmat should make everyone stand on one foot, touch their nose every 7th question,jog in place every 10th question, and do 30 push ups every 12 question. Now that sounds like a challenge. Plus, perhaps it will encourage people to start taking better care of themselves by having to workout before taking the GMAT. This could decrease healthcare costs over time, certainly something that is desirable.
-BP
Just a quick question for the experts to see if they have encountered students with a similar issue I am having; which, because they are experts I am sure you have
. I just went back through my GMAT prep test from yesterday and as I am reviewing my questions that I missed, I am seeing something that is generally concerning. I scored a 660, which isn't bad but those who have spoken with me before know I took a practice test from 1998 and scored a perfect score two days ago. I am beginning to think that this is maybe because of the format of computer vs paper test or perhaps because of AWA and IR before hand. I say this because as I am looking over the questions I missed none were particularly difficult. In fact, I just did one in about 30 seconds that I was stumped on during the test. It is almost as if I go in see a question and get stumped; however, outside the test I can easily figure it out by writing it down on a piece of paper. Perhaps this is an endurance issue or test anxiety issue. I have also had issues at prior jobs where I was starring at a computer screen for long time periods and getting Migraine headaches to where my vision would blur, which was obviously incredibly enjoyable. Your general thoughts/ advice on this? Or should I just suck it up and figure it out. hahah One thing I had in mind was perhaps taking the time during the test to write down a quick synopsis of EVERY question; although, I am not sure if I will have the time to do that. Also, I don't know if it will be feasible with the white board. By the way, that brings me to another question - What is the point of making people use a whiteboard? I mean next year the Gmat should make everyone stand on one foot, touch their nose every 7th question,jog in place every 10th question, and do 30 push ups every 12 question. Now that sounds like a challenge. Plus, perhaps it will encourage people to start taking better care of themselves by having to workout before taking the GMAT. This could decrease healthcare costs over time, certainly something that is desirable.
-BP
