retake the GMAT!!

Here's my recommendation.

First is to identify where your prep is lacking. I've been studying for the past 4 months and have been following everyone's posts. I plan to give in February. Here's a couple of points to touch on.

1) Pacing. You understand the content and tests thus far indicate decent scores. What I found is that pacing can put a dent. In other words if you go too fast you lose accuracy and too slow means not possibly finishing on time. Obviously we have the 2 min/Q rule. Do you think timing is an issue? Are you making careless mistakes? In my case I initially ignored pacing so that I can focus on content and eliminate careless mistakes (2-4 min/Q). Now I'm trying to improve pacing.

2) Content. There may be areas that are a significantly weak. For me this was definitely verbal SC and RC. The bulk of my prep has been focussed here. Focus on improving your weakest while maintaining your strong areas.

3) Sources. I thought studying from one or two sources was good enough. Strangely enough I found myself first with PR and then a little Kaplan but most if not all has been through Manhattan GMAT books. There are by far and large the most comprehensive. What I found most useful the break the test down topic by topic and organize OG 11 accordingly.

4) Nerves. What I've seen is many people are doing well but lose their nerves on test day. There is a post on this issue.

Lastly, I've analyzed OG 11 with the help of MGMAT books and statistically looked at which questions belong to which topic. I've created a spread sheet that I'm using to attack my weaknesses. I'm not sure it may be useful for you at this stage. If you need it let me know and I can email or post it.

Final word of advice. Don't give up. Give a diagnostic test that will identify your weakness. Look to a different source to help you.

Took the GMAT in Dec. Applied 2nd rounds with my horrible score of 510. Retaking the GMAT again JAN 31. Should I contact admissions. Any other advice? BTW, GPA 3.2 and zero work experience (just internships at large notable companies)