D-Day

Today is Wednesday. The GMAT is Friday. I'm scared. I have never studied for anything this hard in my life. I am burnt out and tired and if I see one more word problem, I'm going to puke. I still feel like I'm not ready, at least, not ready for the score I need. I am sitting here at work, my note cards in hand, hoping that I can absorb those last few bits of knowlege before I go in there. There is so much to learn and I am worried that I am only half way there. My brain can't handle much more of this. Fortunately, we are going on vacation next week and the GMAT will be ancient history-- unless I do poorly, then I will have to keep at it after I get back and take the stupid thing again! It is making me sick. Alas, it is just a test! Why should I get so worked up about it when I can just take it again? Well, for a price, that is.

The Adventure Begins

I have been studying for the GMAT since the last week of May. I am scheduled to take it July 25th. I have been relearning Algebra and geometry and starting from scratch on many other subjects that are more advanced. I study 2-4 hours a day. some of these days are good and some are bad. I was reviewing at home, but between the phone, Le Mari and whoever else decides to stop by, I couldn't get anything done, so, I have moved on to the library. I leave my phone in the car and if I'm lucky, I can get a private room.

Math is not my strong point, it never has been. I could shoot myself for saying "I'm never going to use this when I get out" about all of the stuff that I am now struggling to learn. Kids- make sure you pay attention in class, you never know when you are going to need to know this stuff. Verbal is easier for me, but I'm still not doing as well as I need to. I am taking a practice test today, so we will see what happens. I actually got a lower score on the last test than I did the first one. Awesome. I feel more confident today so cross your fingers.

I really don't want to take the GMAT more than once. one week after the test, Le Mari and I are going to France and Germany for nine days. It will be perfect timing after working full time and studying. I'm hoping my score is decent, that way the trip will be more fun and I can concentrate on getting my admissions stuff ready to apply to grad school for the spring. I am taking prerequisites in the fall-- statistics and some other math course. At least I got my foot in the door. Now I just have to get a B or above on everything so work will pay for it!