theK, If it gives you any comfort, I'm actually going for a 4th try on the GMAT :) HA HA HA No big deal mate - you just need to change your strategy. At this point, I think that you have probably covered the concepts pretty well but you now face the dilema of having used up test resources (GMAT Prep...

your score is fine. No need to retake. Any AdCom that chooses to ding you because of a 42 on Quant is crazy. Especially if you essays and experience (work, school & community) is stellar.

Good luck with your applications. Don't let anyone second guess your GMAT. Congratulations!!

Dayne, You may be missing some knowledge of key concepts. Consider getting a private tutor to help you assess your weaknesses and then formulating a strategy that will help you bridge any identified gaps. When that's done then you can ramp up on pacing and a positive mental attitude to whoop the GMA...

Dude, Guess what? As long as there's life there's hope. I got seriously pummeled and humbled by the GMAT this past Saturday. I've decided to give it a 4th try. I figured my nerves did me in so I'm gonna work on relaxing, staying focused and not making silly mistakes. You can do it dude. Just don't t...

Thanks for the support BrandonSun. A friend told me he feels the first 10 questions must have been the problem. See I've heard conflicting reports about it. Based on the GMAT Prep software I don't think this is true but who knows what scoring algorithm is in that PearsonVue GMAT score calculator any...

Humiliated 570 (3rd try, second cancelled)

1st time I took the GMAT (Summer this year) I got a 540. Looking back, I was ill prepared. 2nd time took it in August. I looked up at the clock and was just about to start the last RC passage with 5 minutes left and it was a hard passage so at that moment I chose to cancel my test and I feel I did t...