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Hello,

I'm new to this forum and would like some advice. I'm scheduled to take the GMATs on December 1st but I feel like I'm not ready. I have been scoring in the mid 500s in my practice exams but I have been aiming for a 600. I already took the exam twice - 450 twice (I'm so embarrassed). I'm afraid that if I don't do well this time around, it won't look good to admission officers.

Should I take the exam next week and hope to get a good score to apply for this year? Or should I cancel my appointment, take a prep class and apply next year?

Thanks in advance!
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Clearly, you are best placed to decide this based on whether you have to apply this year.

Since you appear to be open to the idea of applying later, I would recommend deferring the attempt.

Good luck.
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Hello,

I'm new to this forum and would like some advice. I'm scheduled to take the GMATs on December 1st but I feel like I'm not ready. I have been scoring in the mid 500s in my practice exams but I have been aiming for a 600. I already took the exam twice - 450 twice (I'm so embarrassed). I'm afraid that if I don't do well this time around, it won't look good to admission officers.

Should I take the exam next week and hope to get a good score to apply for this year? Or should I cancel my appointment, take a prep class and apply next year?

Thanks in advance!
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I agree w/ collegesenior. U dont seem like ur going to hit 600 if ur only scoring in the mid 500's. U could, but its very unlikely.

I def. take a prep course w/ MGMAT or something. Ul score ur 600 then. get it done right.
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Thank you for your input!
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Depending on where you are planning on applying and their deadlines then you could study for a long time and improve our chances for next year.