Self-study
I am a non-traditional student currently working as an executive full-time (CEO) in a high-stress field. I have been studying for about a year and am scheduled to test on April 9.
My mom passed away on Monday morning after a long battle with cancer, and because I travelled to support my parents, I haven't gotten much sleep in the past week. I think because of the stress and travel, I also got sick and have had a fever of 104-102 for the last few days. I need to stay to support my Dad until next Tuesday, so I will be flying for 12 hrs 2 days before I test.
I am deeply concerned that I will not test as well as I have the potential to, given the strain of the last few weeks, but I also feel like that's a cop out....if I were prepared in the first place, I should do as well as I would have anyway.
Should I just power through and have confidence that my prep will bolster my performance? Is it even possible to reschedule without penalty at this point? If I don't test, then I miss my last shot at this admission cycle, correct? If I test poorly, is it bad form to explain the circumstances?
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(first off, very very sorry for your loss and sending vibes of comfort and peace to you and your family)
clarifying question — were you planning on submitting for 2026? If you instead were to submit your application for 2027, that'd be much better timing. You could still take the test on the 9th, but you'd also have the option to take another test in June, August, etc! And you'd be better positioned for the 2027 season if you submit your apps as soon as they open in September/November 2026. I don't have answers for your other questions, but I'm sharing this perspective b/c that's how I would adjust given the tough circumstances you're going through!