Hi Amandeep, There's a lot omitted in how you define your performance making it a bit difficult provide a full answer or strategy. - How much study have you done to date and with what materials? - How many and which diagnostic practice tests have you taken? How di you score? And specifically, how di...

Thanks Bara! A few follow up questions: - By twice a week, you are saying that I should take online, full-length CAT exams twice a week? So far, I've been told to take one CAT every two weeks. By twice...I'm refering to your taking the REAL GMAT twice. :) In terms of the frequency of diagnostics, i...

Yes, and....plan on your taking the real GMAT at least twice, and keep that in mind as you plan test dates and study. Take inventory after your next diagnostic. You'll want to keep track of: - question type - question level - did you guess - did you think you knew it but got it wrong - did you secon...

TC, I recommend that your very first step be to take a diagnostic test, ideally at www.mba.com. Why? Because GMAC are the test makers so theirs the closest thing to what you'll really be taking. Your performance on this diagnostic will identify/provide the following data points: 1) how you FEEL whil...

One way to go is to follow my colleague's sound advice. What she says is true: retaking may not be in your best interest in time or results. Have you spoken with an admissions consultant about your score and school choice? They might provide the best and most efficient insight with the schools you'r...

AND.... Because it's a test how how well you take test, keeping in mind your mental state can be as important as what you know. Your having felt nervous is a good indicator that paying heed to your mindset and emotions for when you take the test will be important. Focused. Calm. Confident. In the Zo...

HI Ahmad, A 730 is absolutely achievable. The GMAT is highly coachable. Working on your own you'll likely need more time to dedicate towards studying. With a tutor or group, you will maximize your efforts. YOu'll still have work to do and significant practice, it just might streamline your efforts. ...

A note about integrating mindfulness for a week: You likely won't see significant improvements on your score or performance in a week. It's an effective practice to integrate into your day-to-day, and will will likely improve all aspects of your life, but you'll need a chunk of time to really bask i...