Feeling depressed!!!

[club700+]

660 (Q50 V29)

V was a shock for me... even in Kaplan tests, which I took 2 months ago, I was scoriing between 30-36... So, I wasn't expecting such a low V score... I don't know what to do now... First I have to recover, I think... because of my prep scores, I was feeling that I would touch 700.... Manhattan GMAT CATs: 710, 710, 740, 720, 720, 750 and GMATpreps: 710,720,730,710... But I got too evcited in the test... I even couldn't understand what I was reading... I lost control and failed to manage stress... About 8 months ago when I first have a GMAT exam (just to see what I can do) I scored V23... After a 3-month strict preperation period I was only able to improve my V score by 6 points... I feel depressed and too sad ... Now I have two options..

1. For about a month I can go on my strict study schedule, study heavily on RC., enhance my vocabulary and after some prep tests I can take the GMAT again... A final shot... But I'm not sure if 1 month will be enough I have only one month time, and I don't know that in such a short time I'll be able to improve my RC to have at least 36 in verbal.... And during this time I musn't loose my CR and SC skills...

2. If GMAT isn't the primarily important in the procedures, then I can try to maintain a good essay... Moreover, My GPA is quite well 3,98/4,00 and I have an honours' degree from the University, and with a good essay the disadvantage of my GMAT score may have a weak effecton my application... I'm planning to apply to

1. University of Virginia (Darden) (Average GMAT: 677)
2. Cornell University (Johnson) (Average GMAT: 680)
3. University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) (Average GMAT: 664(full-time))
4. University of Texas--Austin (McCombs) (Average GMAT: 669 (full-time), 659 (part-time))
5. Purdue University--West Lafayette (Krannert) (Average GMAT: 661 (full-time))
6. Georgetown University (McDonough) (Average GMAT: 665 (full-time), 662 (part-time))
7. University of Wisconsin--Madison (Average GMAT: 661 (full-time), 600 (part-time))
8. University of Rochester (Simon) (Average GMAT: 667 (full-time))
9. University of California--Davis (Average GMAT: 671 (full-time), 610 (part-time))

My profile:

Occupation: MsC. Pharmacist
Undergrad GPA: 3,98/4,00 - Honours' Degree...
GMAT: 660 (Q50 %95 V29 %55 - %84)
Work experience: 2 years in academic field + in 2009 May I'll have 1,5 years work experience in private sector = To sum:3,5 years.
MBA Plan: 2009 September --- Full-time MBA...
MBA field: Marketing or Entrepreneurship...

Do you think I have a chance to be admitted from one of the schools in the list? Or should I try to take the GMAT again? What do you suggest?

[mikelon]

I'd suggest contacting the universities and speaking with them.

Some universities look a even split between Quantitive and Verbal section.

You have impressive preparation scores. I think you can probably get a 700+ score if you can manage the pressure and stress experienced during the exam.

It may have been that you lost concentration because you were mentally tired. If you plan on taking the test again, maybe try completing intense concentration work for 4 hours, to simulate the test length, during the month leading up to the exam.

Either way, good luck in progressing your application.

Cheers

Mike

[hrist12]

Don't worry I got into Purdue with 620 and 3 years of work experience and undergraduate GPA of 3.6.

[gt6254b]

I am guessing that English is not your native language. It will be important to recognize who you are competing with for an admissions spot.

If you are from India or China you are going to have a harder time, because successfull applicants from these countries have learned how to do well on the Verbal portion of this test even though they are non-native speakers. However, if you are from Africa or Central America or any country that is under represented in the US educational system, your chances might be fine as is.

I would suggest reading American business journals or newspapers regularly even if you do not chose to retake the GMAT. By getting used to the style of speech typically found in these your essays and interviews will likely improve.

With a compelling story in well written essays and a confident interview, everything is possible.

Good luck.

[club700+]

Don't worry I got into Purdue with 620 and 3 years of work experience and undergraduate GPA of 3.6.

Hi Hrist,

Thanx a lot... your post made me feel better...

[club700+]

I am guessing that English is not your native language. It will be important to recognize who you are competing with for an admissions spot.

If you are from India or China you are going to have a harder time, because successfull applicants from these countries have learned how to do well on the Verbal portion of this test even though they are non-native speakers. However, if you are from Africa or Central America or any country that is under represented in the US educational system, your chances might be fine as is.

I would suggest reading American business journals or newspapers regularly even if you do not chose to retake the GMAT. By getting used to the style of speech typically found in these your essays and interviews will likely improve.

With a compelling story in well written essays and a confident interview, everything is possible.

Good luck.

Hi GT6254B,

I'm neither from India, nor from China.... I'm from Turkey.... I think, according to your post, that's a good point.... Moreover, I take your advice seriously I'll read bussiness newspapers... That's my weakest side... I read very little English... So, that's exactly what made me have a low score...