My GMAT experience

[Gavan]

HI all, I took my GMAT in May and scored 630 (Q50,V25,AWA4.5). I'm disappointed with my effort and completely clueless about what to do next.
My mock test details: -

GMAT prep1 700 (Q48 V36) - few repeated questions in verbal
GMAT prep2 670 (Q49 V33) - few repeated questions in verbal
MGMAT1 640 (Q47 V31)
MGMAT2 700 (Q47 V38)
Varitas 630 (Q45 V33)
MGMAT3 640 (Q49 V30)
MGMAT4 640 (Q48 V31)
Princeton 640 (Q51 V28)
MGMAT5 660 (Q47 V33)
MGMAT1 660 (Q51 V32)

All the tests were given in real GMAT conditions. I've followed OG & MGMAT books for preparation.
My profile:
Indian & BTech with 3.2 GPA
9 years of IT experience with decent credentials
I'm unable to decide whether I should give 2nd try or I should apply with this score. Please also let me know in which colleges can I apply with this score.

Thanks,

[StaceyKoprince]

I'm sorry you had a disappointing test experience. Your quant score was at the top end of your practice range and your verbal was at the bottom end.

Question #1: did you do the essays when you took your practice tests? (A lot of people tell me they did take the test under official conditions, and then when I ask about the essays, they say, "Oh, I didn't think you meant those." :)

Question #2: did you have any timing problems on the test? Note: you may not be aware that you had timing problems - many people aren't. Here's how you can tell.

Use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT(s):
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

Then come back here and tell us the results of your analysis. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. Part of getting better is developing your ability to analyze your results - figure out what they mean and what you think you should do about them!)

That analysis will also give us a good idea of your strengths and weaknesses, which we need to know in order to come up with an effective study plan.

Also, if you took our course or one of our Guided Self-Study packages, then you're eligible for a free Post-Exam Assessment (if you haven't done it already). This is a phone call with an instructor to figure out what went wrong and come up with a plan to re-take the test. If this applies to you, please send an email to studentservices@manhattangmat.com and request the Post-Exam Assessment.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of business schools in the world, so I can't give you a list of all of the ones that would be happy with a 650 score. Especially because the score itself will never get you in - your entire profile matters. And, finally, I'm not an admissions consultant; my area of expertise really is just the test itself. :)

You can do some research on your own. You could also pay an admissions consultant to help you decide, but that would be awfully expensive - I recommend researching on your own. Think about where geographically you'd like to be and start from there.