This is the beginning of the final time I try and take the GMAT and apply for MBA school.

After failing many times to sit down an study, even after spending $1,000 on the Manhattan GMAT online prep course, I am ready and want to succeed on the GMAT.  I actually took the official test last year, but scored poorly - 580.  I should have known from the CAT exams that I was not ready since they were both scoring below 600, but there were a few times I scored in the mid 600s in Manhattan GMAT exams.  Now I know to trust the practice exam scores from GMAC to see if I'm ready.

My goals now until test time are to study for 2 hours a day and 5 hours on the weekends.

I want to completely master math and also improve on all areas of verbal.
I will practice, practice, practice, over trying to learn strategies.  If I want to read more on strategies, I will read books at Barnes during my lunch break.   I will work, eat, study, and watch tv with Joann, and I will rejoice in the Lord during every minute of the day, especially during studying.  I will not fail to read the Bible in the morning, because living is not a guarantee and I rather have words from God in my head rather than geometry problem from this bloody standardized test.  I will prove to myself that I can do this and set a good example for my future child, that you can do anything when you trust God and give your best effort.  I don't want to make any more excuses for not pursuing a career change through a great MBA program.  I want a real, prestigious, intelligent, and rewarding career that can provide for all my members of my family, especially Joann and my future child(ren).  I love you all.  Lord, you are my strength!