I just Beat The GMAT!

660 (Q50 %95 V29 %55 Overall %84 )

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.... MGMAT CATs: 710, 710, 740, 720, 720, 750 and GMATpreps: 710,720,730,710... But I got too excited 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 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 effect on 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))

Actually my dream school was Columbia, but with such a low GMAT scores it seems to be far away from me...

My profile:

Occupation:MsC. Pharmacist
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 by one of the schools in the list? Or should I try to take the GMAT again? What do you suggest?

Why are you depressed with this score? The score isn't going to eliminate you from the admission process at top schools. You have strong academic credentials and I do think your verbal score is low but there are ways you can address it. If you're a non-native speaker then a 55% doesn't sit well but is reasonable enough.

If you're not fully confident with the score. Identify your weakest areas and target those for improving. Make sure you remain fresh in the quantitative section though.

Thanks for your advice Parore26...

Consider retaking the test. Good luck