Parting is such sweet sorrow – except in this case.
Finally took the GMAT today.
Before the test and during breaks, I kept repeating to myself – just do what you know how to do. I knew that if I just did the questions that I know how to do – if I just performed at my ability, I’ll get a score I’m happy with.
And I did. 95th percentile! Not the 98th or 99th percentile that I know people gun for, and frankly I could’ve gotten a few percentiles higher in the Verbal section (although I did much better in Quant than I thought I would) – but you know what, it’s okay. I’m truly happy with what I got.
Hey, I won’t be lowering the average of any school. 
This brings me a HUGE sigh of relief. The score is good for five years, so I won’t have to worry about it again.
Speaking of standardized testing, it’s been a long road paved with study guides, prep books, and three-ring-binders full of notes and practice problems…
Here are all the standardized tests I’ve taken throughout the years (not including state-mandated testing):
- 10th grade: PSAT, AP European History
- 11th grade: SAT (twice), SAT II Math Level I (twice), SAT II Writing (twice), SAT II US History (twice), AP US History, AP Statistics, AP English Language
- 12th grade: AP English Literature, AP Calculus AB
- College: Blissful, standardized-test-free four years
- Post-college: GMAT (twice)
Now I’m DONE. Standardized tests, we’ve had our time together, but it’s time to part ways. Truly.
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Are you sure you don’t want to lose your mind completely and take the LSAT? No?
Wow, congratulations!!! 95th percentile?! That is amazing! You should be very proud of yourself. I hate standardized tests — good riddance to bad rubbish! So awesome that you went out with a bang.
I’m sort of a weirdo, but I like standardized tests better than other types of test…because I’m a good guesser! But your testing resume looks very similar to mine. My college standardized tests included the PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II, though. And then I took the PRAXIS II in another subject area to get dual-certified but that was totally by choice
Okay, just a suggestion and put a PF spin on this post… and talk about the costs associated with taking these tests.
I know how you feel. If I took the GRE one more time, you would need to add a second hand for the number of fingers to count on! Being done with those horrible tests are such bliss!
95th!?! That’s amazing…congratulations!
Congratulations! My sister is studying for her GMATs and it’s driving her nuts.
Congrats!
Hahah – I’m so sure it’s not even funny.
I cannot imagine doing the Games section – all those combinatorics questions? No thanks!