Take Prep Courses For GMAT Test!
You've been preparing for months and tomorrow's the day. You've been spending many a night, drilling until you can do any simulation backwards and forwards. You've even remembered to take the day off from work. Next, you'll be taking the GMAT. All going well, you'll be starting your MBA program shortly.
Still, there are some things that should be discussed that just aren't part of your preparatory course. Probably the biggest one is that you are taking a test, something you probably haven't done since your senior year in college. Even though that's only a few years back, there are things about the testing experience you might have forgotten, such as:
Get A Good Night's Sleep - It seems no one ever grows out of pre-test, last minute cramming. At the same time, walking into a test with only two hours sleep is a sure way to make serious mistakes. Get at least six hours and don't forget breakfast. You'll need both.
Take Plenty of Scrap Paper and Pens - True; about 80% of the test is multiple choice. This doesn't mean you won't be doing calculations. The test facility is supposed to have pencils and papers on hand. Stock up. You don't want to leave questions unanswered because you were waiting for more paper.
Scope Out the Facility and Dress In Layers - It may be a beautiful day but inside the facility the AC or heat could be out of commission. Sweating or freezing to death isn't the ideal way to take the GMAT. Also, before you sign in for the exam, take a walk around the facility. Find out where you can eat, use the facilities or just catch a sip of water. The GMAT is an all-day affair. You will need all these things sooner or later.
Familiarize Yourself With Your Terminal - The GMAT is now a computerized test. Therefore, before starting the test make sure such things as your terminal, mouse and keyboard operate smoothly before you sign on. You don't want to blow the test because your monitor blanks out in the middle of it. Also make sure you have as comfortable a desk and chair as possible.
Pace Yourself - Don't get overconfident or freeze up. This is what all that drilling and simulation runs are going to pay off. In fact, you shouldn't have even signed up for the GMAT until you could do a test run smoothly at home. Go too fast and you might miss an important piece of info. Go too slow, and you will be severely penalized due to unanswered questions. A steady pace, like finishing a segment with one to two minutes to spare, is the way to go.
In all, what you are really doing here is maximizing your working environment, just like you did in preparing; perhaps through an online course or two. By doing so, you are setting the table for you to run through the test under the best circumstances possible for you. When people do this, it's been found their test scores reflect this positive situation. Do it for yourself and your online MBA enrollment is just around the corner.
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