Dear All,

I hope anyone can help put me in the right direction. I aim to apply to one of the top 5 schools, however, I have just scored the lowest GMAT score in history.

I studied with Kaplan and scored 270. Athough, I have a strong GPA, recommendation letter, achievements (both professional and personal) and an outstanding essay, I AM NOT sure whether to still press the submit button of just cancel the applications.

Please I need help, I am really frustrated!

Specifically, I need to know how to improve my GMAT - I think the Kaplan strategy is not working for me. Also, should I submit the application or cancel it?

700+ in GMAT will not take you through to top 5 . Entry criteria includes ur acads CGPA , othr curricular activities and ofcourse work exp. It is unpredictable that one cannot be assured that a person with stellar profile and low GMAT score will let you thro top 5 tough nuts .

Better to take GMAT again . This time try to concentrate in all compass direction and give importance to all the sections and take the hell out of GMAT

God speed !

Don't give up, because there will probably be times during the MBA where you'll fall behind, too. It's all about plowing through!! Just collect yourself, practice, retake it, and kick its butt.

No shame in retaking it. I know a guy that retook after scoring around 670.

GMAT being expensive most students come to Prometric the armed to the teeth with mugged up high frequency word lists and the maths formula! But quite a few number of plebeians like you and me might be forced to take the second attempt to get a better score...and there is nothing wrong in it! The ultimate aim is to gain admission in a good B School...let the iteration count rest in peace!

Take a break! Go back to your book(s)..retake the exam after 3 months...This time dont stress yourself...you will get a good score...

If Kaplan is not working for you buy a different book...Kaplan is not God...its just the most popular...for me also Kaplan didnt work...

Do not submit your current score...retake the exam...

All the best.

Are you applying for this year or next year? If next year, u can take the GMAT again before submitting applications to any universities.

If this year, u can apply now as it's pretty late, but put a note on your application that explains you plan to retake the GMAT shortly. (There is usually a field that allows you to explain special circumstances).

I can't give you good advice about what might help you with the test based on the info you provided. What, specifically, did you have a problem with? Did you run out of time too early? Did you have problems with the question types? I mean, surely there is some reason you tripped up. But only once you identify what the problem is might you fix it!

Generally, I think the most effective preparation is practice, practice, practice. Set aside four hours of your time on a couple of weekends and take practice tests on a computer. That will help you feel more comfortable with the format, and get used to managing your time to answer all the questions, giving each the right amount of thought.

Hi, your GMAT score will not get you into a top 5 school. You need at least 700+. Please take the exam again.