The day I took the GMAT

Last updated: 13 Oct 2008

While you are studying for the GMAT you inevitably start wondering what it will really be like to take the test.

The following accounts from these students of the day they took the GMAT will give you a sense of what it will be like, provide you with tips for the day of the test and remind you that you everyone feels apprehensive about taking the GMAT.

790 (q50 v51) from Twinsplitter on TestMagic

A detailed GMAT debrief which should be an inspiration to us all and shows that even the best test takers get nervous.

My GMAT experience...in great detail from But I'm just a girl... (Score: >710)

A blow by blow account of the day of test.

Test day from tictaktoe on TestMagic (Score: 750 q50 v41)

"The most important things during the test is NOT TO PANIC. Stay calm n cool even if you are stuck somewhere. If you can manage that, its not very difficult to crack."

GMAT done forever from Scuba Steve (Score 760)

Test day through the eyes of another GMAT genius, Its also worth taking a look at his if I had to do the GMAT again post for reflections on his prep.

760 (Q50 v 44) from Clintonn on TestMagic

You can do well even if you don't get a good nights sleep before the test.

740 (q:50,v:40) from crack_gmat123 on TestMagic

"Anyone with reasonable quant skills (aka engineering,math degree..) should do well as long as he/she has done the gmat prep tests about 5-6 times.", so it's all in the preparation.

What an experience, but all's well that ends well from eltonstout on Beat the GMAT

Don't forget your ID when you go to the test center.

GMAT: A total nightmare =( from Catalina (Score 450 q25 v27)

"Have everything ready days before, and try to relax before the test day, I was making a lot of last minute arrangements and it really broke me."

Taking the GMAT from MBA studies (Score: 730)

"...a kind of spooky experience in that it was both a bit surreal and a bit nerve-wracking, but it had a happy ending."

650 (q48, v31, awa 5.5) from skuchkarov on TestMagic

Skuchkarov reflects on the differences between practice and the real thing.

710 two weeks of study from avaleri on TestMagic

A very laid back approach gets results.

Got 730 (q48, v42) from piren on Beat the GMAT

Piren found the verbal section easier than in practice but the quantitative section was harder than expected.

GMAT update from mariannelee (Score: 620)

Marianelee outlines the tight security procedures.

For reflections on studying for the GMAT see Tips from successful GMAT takers.

And if you still want more stories browse through the I just Beat the GMAT! and Just Finished My GMAT forums which contain many more accounts.