Test anxiety and time management problems

I agree with the above statements, and would like to add a little. A lot of test takers tend to change their style the day of the test: they read slower or faster, the spend more time on some problems than they usually do, etc... You need to train yourself to always do the same thing. One of the big killers is that some people just don't want to give up on a (math) question during the test. You can ONLY SPEND 2 MINUTES on a question. This includes while you practice as well. You can review for longer than two minutes (in fact, you probably have to review for up to six minutes or so for some questions), but making good decisions in only two minutes is part of the test.

Finally, I'm not sure how many times you took the GMAT prep tests but you should take both tests twice since there are over 1000 questions in the database for the tests. These are the most accurate exams. If you get your target score three times (under test like conditions => 8 minute breaks and doing the writing section) then your ready. Don't skip the writing section! It improves your stamina which is critical.

Hope that helps!

nickyb12 wrote:Does anyone know how to get over serious test anxiety and improve time management skills?

I need to achieve a score of 600 and seem to be finding it very difficult on the actual test day. I took my first 2 real GMAT tests a year ago and achieved 410 and 470. I then realised a lot of work was needed so I then found a tutor and studied for a year. I was achieving between 560 and 640 on GMATprep tests and Kaplan CATs and figured I was finally ready to achieve my score. I took the GMAT yesterday and got a miserable 440...and left the test center confused. Does anybody have any suggestions? It seems test anxiety plays around wth my time management on test day and I am not sure how to deal with it...

Nick