Hi and thanks for your post. It sounds like you're in a bit of a pickle, some of it self-created.

A couple of thoughts:

- I think you're packing a whole lot in to try and get an application in and execute cleanly on the GMAT. I mean, not only is there just the mechanics of it, there is the psychological pressure.

- I know that waiting nine months (especially in this economy) is not your first choice; but, it may help you to breath easier (and actually get in for Jan) if you mentally and emotionally gave yourself that option. Take a deep breath, take some of the pressure off, and let the situation breath a little bit.

The GMAT is a sly creature. It does not respond to brute force and the vibe I'm getting is that you're trying to muscle the darn thing into submission. It's designed to entrap people who try that and then give them lousy scores.

So...my suggestion: re-assess what went wrong with your first two efforts, correct it if you can, don't take it again until your mind and spirit are right, and give yourself a break about matriculating next year.

Paxton