Hi ooze8,
I'm sorry to hear about exam day. I do think you'll need to retake the exam in order to increase your candidacy. As you begin to prep for your retake, note the following items that our Academic Director often tells students who are about to retake the GMAT:
"1. Taking the GMAT twice (or even three times) will not be a black mark on your application. Attempting to improve one’s score demonstrates perseverance. Not a bad trait.
2.Try to forget your last GMAT experience as much as you can. You cannot be afraid of your last performance. Take into account the positives: You already took the test once, so you know exactly what to expect from the test center. If you have studied well, you already know most of the material. There shouldn’t be many lingering jitters about the unknown.
3. Close knowledge gaps. If you were scattered in your studies and used multiple sources without a proper pedagogic line to follow, find a prep plan that works for you. This will streamline your learning and boost confidence.
4. Practice all parts of the exam. Focus on your weaknesses, but hone your strengths too.
5. Take several simulation tests in real conditions and at roughly the same hour of day. On exam day, do exactly what brought you success on sim tests.
Improve your time management. This is a key factor on the GMAT."
If you would like extra help as you prepare for the exam, consider taking some courses. Feel free to sign up for a free trial of the Economist GMAT Tutor to see if the adaptive course works for you:
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Best of luck
Jessica
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