GMAT 500 Doldrums: Help Please

Dear GMAT Beaters, I have been studying for the GMAT in earnest since November 2008 and have taken the test twice. Scores below 1: 410 (AWA 5.5, Q19, V27) Jan 2009 2: 520 (AWA 4.5, Q37, V24) Mar 2009 The first time I was chancing my arm and the test experience was awful, so I completely fluffed it o...