The Application Process

I graduated from Nicholls State University in August 2010 with a 2.42 GPA (or maybe a little higher, but below a 2.5, can't remember off the top of my head) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. I also had to repeat a few courses because I failed to achieve a C on the first attempt. I am even currently in the process of retaking an economics course to improve my grade but am well on my way to achieving an A or a high B in that course. I have no mitigating circumstances for the low GPA for schools to take into consideration.

After speaking with the people in the graduate school at the University of New Orleans and being urged to apply even after giving a less detailed explanation of my situation, I applied to their Masters in Accounting program in October(for the spring 2013 semester) but got rejected, which I believe was based on the low GPA and the fact that I had not taken the GMAT at the time.

I took the GMAT about a week ago and got an unofficial score of 680, which is higher than the average score for many top MBA programs. Prior to taking the GMAT, I only applied to UNO, because I believed that that would be the only program I had a chance of getting into with my low GPA. Their requirement for admission with an inferior GPA was based on a formula, which amounted to me needing between a 560-580 to meet the requirements. My high GMAT score gave me new hope and has me considering applying to more schools for the Summer 2013 semester. I know my low GPA will require me to be admitted on probation anywhere I go but I am willing to work with that if given the chance.

All things considered, what are my chances of getting into a program for the Summer? How can I improve these chances? What can I do to show that my low undergrad GPA was merely a result of immaturity and that I have re-dedicated myself? Any advice, help, etc. will be greatly appreciated.