Ryan just nailed the test. Here are his post-test reflections....
Hello Doug,
Hello Doug,
Great news! I re-took the test today and got 710! After just shy of 6 months of studying I am certainly glad it is over, however I am so proud of the hard work that I put in to achieve this.
I want to thank you again for all of the help and advice that you gave me throughout the process. I am sure you hear this a lot but I could not have done it without you.
In terms of post-test advice; I would say the difference between the first time I took the test and the second time was that I went in much more relaxed on the second try. Rather than wasting energy on trying to calm myself down I was able to utilize all my energy on answering questions. So, I would tell students to try to get the test completely off of their minds the day before Test Day. You told me that the first time I took the test, however I did not do a good job of relaxing.
In terms of motivation, I would just tell students that if they are truly willing to set goals and work hard enough to achieve them, they will absolutely reach their goals. I went from 510 on the diagnostic, back down to 490 and then straight up from there. It is definitely possible but you have to be willing to put the time in.
I am now going to take a closer look at Kaplan Admissions Consulting. Bring on the essays...
Thanks again Doug.
In terms of post-test advice; I would say the difference between the first time I took the test and the second time was that I went in much more relaxed on the second try. Rather than wasting energy on trying to calm myself down I was able to utilize all my energy on answering questions. So, I would tell students to try to get the test completely off of their minds the day before Test Day. You told me that the first time I took the test, however I did not do a good job of relaxing.
In terms of motivation, I would just tell students that if they are truly willing to set goals and work hard enough to achieve them, they will absolutely reach their goals. I went from 510 on the diagnostic, back down to 490 and then straight up from there. It is definitely possible but you have to be willing to put the time in.
I am now going to take a closer look at Kaplan Admissions Consulting. Bring on the essays...
Thanks again Doug.
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