I always run away from knife fights, but anyways. If I were OP (original poster), I would still apply to some of those schools. The GMAT is just a piece of the application. If you have a strong undergraduate GPA (higher than the class average of where you are applying) - it can make up for a lower G...

I don't think you can get into any accredited US MBA program with a 430. Minimum score is typically 500 for the decent schools. Not sure about India, but I doubt 430 is acceptable.

Unfortunately, I do not have the time to dig up links, but I have researched about business schools, application process, and the GMAT for over 50 hours total. The two things you need to do now, is 1) Re-take the GMAT and do not cancel your score & 2) Explain to your admissions committee that yo...

first of all, sounds like you had a panic attack. I've been through it, and it sucks. Most admissions committees at business schools only take your best score. That said, if your score dropped to a 450- there would definitely be concern that you would have to address in your application. It DOES loo...

essays have no effect on your actual GMAT score, but not doing the essays is looked very poorly upon by the admissions committees.

and if you're going to shell out $250 to take a damn test, might as well do it right and maximize your chances of getting into the school you want to get into, right?

This might sound obvious, but you need to radically change the way you are studying. What I would recommend, is to study in this completely unique way- and see how those results yield on a PRACTICE Computer Adaptive Test. If you score has not improved beyond 50 points- I wouldn't bother testing a fo...

HSPA, is that an actual math book available or are you just referring to another section on this forum?

My break down has average to about 29Q and 29V, and maxed out at 36Q.

Will begin tutoring with a Harvard MBA starting next month. Willing to spend as much as $3,000, coupled with hard work to get where I need to be.

NEVER GIVE UP.