Hello,
I had taken the GMAT earlier and had scored a disappointing 610 (q42, v33). After some analysis, I concluded that I had some trouble with time management and I got stressed out while solving problems in the quantitative section. I was also sure that I could have done better in the verbal section.
Subsequently, a month later, I took the GMAT again and got stressed out again thinking that I made a mistake on the very 2nd question in the quantitative section. I realized that I made a few more mistakes down the line as I saw some extremely simple questions. The verbal section 'felt' great and I had tried hard to regain my composure. At the end of it all, I decided to cancel my score. I really saw no point in ending up within the 600-660 range again.
Now, I am planning to take the GMAT one last time after 4-5 months. I had not worked on solving my time and stress management issues over the last month.
Will a cancelled score be looked down upon? I guess it might depend on the school, but have you come across such cases? I am being a little realistic and my aim isn't to apply to the cream of the crop. But it would surely be nice to apply to the top 40 in north america. What are your thoughts on my 'rough' track record? I'm feeling a little discouraged :( but I know I can do better!!!