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[ahahkhyati.j]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me where can I find short quant and verbal tests? I get really nervous while giving a full length practise test and perform badly. The same questions when i solve later i find them easy. I need to get used to the situation of giving tests and i feel that the best way might be by giving shorter tests initially.
If someone has other suggestions please share.
My Gmat test date is approaching soon and I really need to do something about my nervousness.
Please help!

[Brent@GMATPrepNow]

This site is pretty good - https://www.majortests.com/gmat/

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Hi ahahkhyati.j,

The reality of Test Day is that you're going to have to work for the better part of 4 straight hours. Thankfully, the work is predictable and you CAN train to score at a higher level on the GMAT....IF you practice in a realistic fashion.

Shorter Tests, quizzes, etc. are a perfectly fine way to build up your general skills, but they are NOT a substitute for taking FULL-LENGTH CATs (with the Essay and IR sections).

During your studies, you have to remember that a CAT cannot 'hurt' you. Each one that you take is a learning experience and you can use the results to help you to better prepare for the next one.

1) How long have you been studying for the GMAT?
2) What resources have you been using?
3) What is your score goal?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

[ahahkhyati.j]

Hello,
Thanks a ton for the replies.
@Ric I have been preparing for GMAT since a month. Kaplan GMAT premier, Official Gmat guide, Gmat prep now, Beat the gmat are the key resources used by me. I took two Kaplan CATs before 2 weeks and 1 veritas prep test. My highest score is 640 (I paused the test thrice but did not work problems while the test was paused). The biggest problem is nervousness. I need a 700+ score for schools i am targeting and I really need to be able to keep myself calm to understand the questions. I have about 18 days before my GMAT. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thank you.

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Hi ahahkhyati.j,

I have a few questions about how you took these CATs:

1) When did you take each of these CATs?
2) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
3) Did you take them at home?
4) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
5) Did you pause each of these CATs at some point?
6) Did you do ANYTHING else during these CATs that you will not be allowed to do on Test Day (skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

[Bara]

It sounds to me like a good does of sports psychology would do a world of good for you.

YES: shorter quizzes will help you with shorter quizzes, but you can also go slower, build up knowledge, then speed will come.

If your biggest issues is nervousness: no amount of studying is going to get you over that. What gets you over nervousness is DEALING with the nervousness. There are a multitude of ways to deal with it - - but first tell me:

• How does your nervousness manifest?
  When did you first experience nervousness?(ie. on this study program and/or on prior tests, etc..)
  What have you ever done about your nervousness?
  Does it appear in other ways or for other reasons?
  Why do you think you're nervous?

This is important information, and once identified, it's super easy to get over the nervousness (I help people with this and they get over it in one session...) But most folks don't deal with it.

Remember: Tests don't only measure what you know, they measure how well you take tests.

Looking forward to hearing more from you....

Best,

Bara