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Hello All,

I need your help/suggestion on the below, please -

Prior taking the GMAT, I considered math as one of my strengths. However, once I started studying for the test, I realized that GMAT has a totally different format and strategy. Having come from a foreign country, I am not used to the GMAT format at all. I am more used to solving math problems with pen and paper exam style, and am having a very difficult time to adjusting to the GMAT style.

I achieved a score of 470 after 2 attempts and at this point I am debating whether it's so low that it doesn't even make sense to apply. I am positive that I am capable of doing well in all of the classes if given the chance, but would my GMAT prevent me from being considered in schools such as UCLA or USC?

Quant 45%
Verbal 16%
AWA 4.0
Overall - 470


Below are other factors of my application-

Moved to us at the age of 20
Learned English in 2 years
Graduated from school in 3 years
GPA - 3.44
Three Dean's List honors
6 years of strong finance experience
1 promotion
Great essays (including one with low GMAT score emphasis)
Great recommendations


Thank you!