Hi,

I know the feeling. As a non-English native it really annoys me how we are "forced" to do a test where the majority is based on our ability to evaluate another language than our own. Hell, why don't all English natives do the same in French or Spanish..

But away with the bad feelings and in with constructive thinking.

After going through couple of Kaplan books and doing some tests, I soon discovered that I needed to learn some frameworks to get a score I wanted. You really need months to study sentence structuring and improving reading skills starting from scratch. So I checked out some alternatives.

After purchasing the GMAT Pill course I feel I have found it. I have not yet taken a test, so I dont know how much it has helped. But I feel I have got the general framework/strategy in order to atleast score better than earlier. So a tip there.

Moreover, remember that European are putting less emphasis on GMAT then the US. Moreover, if you represent a country with a low proportion of applicants to a US program I would stand a good chance with a GMAT "only" within the 80 percentile.

For my part I think I will choose a European B-School. First of all because Europe are providing alternatives to the top US programs. Emplyment issues. And, sadly, the fact mentioned above. I have a feeling the EU schools are looking more pragmatic at the resume, and not constantly saying "Well, but this GMAT score....".

Just a couple of thoughts! Good luck