Hey all,
All of this test prep is bringing back awful SAT memories! Back in the day my family and I dished out tons of money for SAT private tutoring. I was scoring around the 1300 range and went to take the test and received a surprising 1100. Meanwhile, I took the ACT’s the day after junior prom and scored a 33 (a very good score).
So why all the SAT/ACT talk? Cause ever since then I have developed a pretty bad test anxiety. In college I was able to manage, although mostly because I convinced myself that what I got as a score didn’t matter in the long run (which isint true, but it helped).
Even though I did this, I still have/had a very difficult time taking tests and studying. While just reviewing material I become very anxious, cant concentrate, become all flustered and need to walk away. All I focus on is how critical the test is, and that I need to do well in order to succeed.
The tests are WAY worse themselves (freshman year I had a panic attack in an advanced calc class. The professer/TAs helped me out of the class because I was having trouble breathing - it was mortifying.)
Okay, so here is my question – WHAT DO I DO?? Even studying for this test gets me freaked out. I have tried “putting it into perspective” and “not worrying” but its truly no use. I am clearly an emotional test taker – and the worse I worry the worse I do.
Anyone else have a similar severe test anxiety and was able to score over a 700? I have GPA that is on the lower 20% of top MBA programs and I really wish to counter that with an awesome GMAT score. I have a lot of management/leadership experience, several awards, and worked all throughout college as the owner or my own business. I would hate to put a bad mark on all of that with a disproportionate score. (Plus I don't want to study for months just to do poorly)
Thanks!
Grad2B
All of this test prep is bringing back awful SAT memories! Back in the day my family and I dished out tons of money for SAT private tutoring. I was scoring around the 1300 range and went to take the test and received a surprising 1100. Meanwhile, I took the ACT’s the day after junior prom and scored a 33 (a very good score).
So why all the SAT/ACT talk? Cause ever since then I have developed a pretty bad test anxiety. In college I was able to manage, although mostly because I convinced myself that what I got as a score didn’t matter in the long run (which isint true, but it helped).
Even though I did this, I still have/had a very difficult time taking tests and studying. While just reviewing material I become very anxious, cant concentrate, become all flustered and need to walk away. All I focus on is how critical the test is, and that I need to do well in order to succeed.
The tests are WAY worse themselves (freshman year I had a panic attack in an advanced calc class. The professer/TAs helped me out of the class because I was having trouble breathing - it was mortifying.)
Okay, so here is my question – WHAT DO I DO?? Even studying for this test gets me freaked out. I have tried “putting it into perspective” and “not worrying” but its truly no use. I am clearly an emotional test taker – and the worse I worry the worse I do.
Anyone else have a similar severe test anxiety and was able to score over a 700? I have GPA that is on the lower 20% of top MBA programs and I really wish to counter that with an awesome GMAT score. I have a lot of management/leadership experience, several awards, and worked all throughout college as the owner or my own business. I would hate to put a bad mark on all of that with a disproportionate score. (Plus I don't want to study for months just to do poorly)
Thanks!
Grad2B
