retake your gmat asap. when you apply to universities, you get one optional essay where you can address any issue you wish to; you can mention about your cancelled gmat experience in that essay. as to how the schools will take it, i dont know. but i do not think it would be held against you if you c...

Hi Lisa, Thanks for the reply. That exactly is the problem. I am unable to figure out which schools give me the best opportunity to go back to marketing in the high tech industry. i guess some schools in the west give me the best options because of the proximity to silicon valley. i know ucla is an ...

thanks Sudhir and Jay for your answers. like you mentioned Jay, I will wait to see if i do get admitted before worrying about finance.
thanks again !!

essay related question

Dear Lisa, For an essay that involves describing an experiece that has had the greatest impact on me, I am narrating an incident that happened in 2001. its not just a single incident but the experience that i gained over a few months. because it helped me improve my skills in so many ways, i am conv...

i will have a co-signer for my loans..but i fail to understand the sequence: a) the universities ask for financial strength if not at the time of applying, at least when they offer you admissions. some university sites mention that this requirement is for issuing the Visa related form. b) how do i g...

recoup and go for it

Hi, Take your test as soon it is logistically possible. If happy with the score, apply to atleast one or two niversities. in the meantime start off on the essays. it takes a lot of time and effort to write essays so start early. a late application is not a negative. you might struggle to get financi...

i am really surprised to see so many ppl saying its gotten tougher. my impression was the exact opposite when i took it on 29 aug. i felt it was much simpler than it was in all the mock tests and in the practise books. i have always felt that what makes the verbal section really difficult is when th...