I just Beat The GMAT!

fuquahopeful wrote: I understand that there is a thing called in anxiety, but after 4 exams, not sure why would it still affect me?

jamesacorrea wrote:I had bad test anxiety during my first two tests, scoring 600 and 570. However, this time around I put a lot of effort in my emotional control during my prep and in particular prior to my practice tests. I downloaded meditation podcasts and would take 20-30 minutes a day to clear my mind before practicing. I found this particularly helpful on practice test days. I cut down on caffeine dramatically and eliminated almost all high-sugar snack foods from my diet. I exercised frequently, even trying out yoga a number of times. I never studied more than 6 hours a day including taking and going over full CATs. I even took Gingko Biloba regularly, though the science on its potency is far from resolute. They way I saw it, even if the benefit was merely a placebo effect, I was willing to try. Finally, I really just believed in myself. Once you recognize that you have the potential to score in a certain range, it is much easier to concentrate long enough to achieve that. I did. Final Score: 710.