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First Attempt at GMAT Test

Finally after a month of deciding to embark on GMAT prep, i took the first test today and I scored 640, which surprised me. I thought I would end up doing somewhere arround 600. I scored 640 by missing almost 7 questions in quant section. I could not believe that the testing engine told me my time is up even when though there is about 15 mins time left in that section according to my estimate. Probably I was not reading the time properly, next time I need to be more observant.

One thing is sure, I screwed up the essay writing section completely. I need to do a little bit more practicing on that. If the current trend continues, I think scoring a 700+ will not be a big deal at all, so excited at the feeling itself.

But I have observed a few things today while taking the test.

#1 I need to be more relaxed and stay calm
#2 I need to sit far from the computer screen, so that there will be more space between me and computer which I can use to draw some mental diagrams. This space is actually helping me to have a more relaxed approach to the test.
#3 I need to make sure that I get accoustomed to the 4 hour test taking schedule by practicing more.
#4 I have to figure out the most relaxing sitting posture so that my brain can work more actively in solving the problems instead of brooding about the inconveniences.
#5 Keep an eye on the time and manage time appropriately. Actually I need to work on allocating the appropriate time interval for each set of questions. Like allocating about 2 1/2 mins for the first 10 questions, as they will determine the ultimate score, that comes to arround 25 mins. and leave me with about 50 minutes for the rest of the questions. I will need to allocate about a minute to one and a half minute for the rest of the questions. I will have to work on this more.

Anyways, a very good starting, I am happy and confident that I will come out with a flying score. Wish me best of luck.