Took the GMAT 4 times in the past but don't want to give up

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I took the GMAT five times (1 cancelled reporting because I got sick) in the past in the years 2006-2008 but none of those have scored higher than 550, so I gave up. Years past but my current career is going nowhere, so I really, really want to try again. I have also somewhat figured out what went wrong in the past 4 times - I just couldn't do well in the test center. I scored over 600 when I was practicing at home. I am working on a study plan, strategy and ways to calm myself down when writing in test centers. The big question is, if I take it again (5th time), how will the Admissions of MBA school evaluate me? Although they were 4-5 years ago. If, and I say IF I can smoke it this time, will they still accept me? By the way, I reside in Toronto, Canada, so I am applying Canadian MBA schools.

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by Jim@StratusPrep » Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:15 am
You are right on the cusp of taking it too many times, but I believe your report will not show the exams that are over 5 years old - check with GMAC for that one, then you would be in the clear.
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