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“Analyzing the GMAT” – April 21, 2014
The GMAT is really a Trojan horse. On the outside, it looks like a
test of numbers and verbal ability, but really, it’s a test that goes
beyond knowledge, skills and intelligence. It’s meant to test your
character – how well you handle pressure, time management and
emotions.
Think clearly – the GMAT tests you on things you should have
already learned in high. What’s is the logic behind the exam? It’s to
find out whether you have what it takes to endure a rigorous exam –
the ability to memorize a ton of information in a short amount of
time, the ability to work continuously for long periods of time and
the ability to prevent personal problems from interfering with your
concentration. Basically, they just want to see how strong you are
in addition to what you know.
For example, a perfectionist may know his or her material very
well. However, the GMAT is designed to fool perfectionists into
spending too much time on minor questions, which results in them
not being able to finish the test. There are heavy penalties for not
completing the exam, since GMAT takes off points for consecutive
wrong answers. Basically, the test is working against the people
who focus too heavily on less relevant tasks because successful
managers are those who can see the bigger picture.
Another example would be a test taker who works too hard.
Working too hard can lead to extreme stress during the test, and a
mindset that is too focused on following the rules. In reality, there

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are no rules; and professional business is no different. In fact,
Stanford University researchers found that when people spent more
time visualizing rather than practicing, their ultimate performance
improved. That is, before taking the test, it’s important to visualize
what you are going to do rather than practicing it. So have your
goals for each problem or each question type clear in mind
before you start to solve the problems!
A final example would be a pessimist. Pessimism is okay, but at a
certain point, it becomes cowardice. It has been shown that
optimists usually exhibit higher morale, and therefore achieve
better scores. Optimists are more enthusiastic about studying, just
as they are more relentless in business. Obviously, those who can
succeed ultimately should be confident in their abilities. The reality
is that the GMAT is not that hard, and most of us have taken tests
just like it before. Remember that a simple test does not make or
break one’s life.
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