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Hi all,

Just starting the journey, and would like to get a sanity check as I move forward:

My profile

- 6 years experience working for the US Government, mostly overseas
- Field experience in Eastern Europe/Russia, Middle East and Asia
- Mastered two languages
- Two other languages, moderate proficiency
- Compelling job description

-30 years old
- History/Political Science major from good private school- 3.0 GPA (ouch!)

- Zero business experience

Now what I'm counting on is a strong GMAT score to counteract the GPA, and make the point that I have an intellectually challenging job, and my proficiency with languages proves I am capable.

I think my background would allow for a compelling application, and make me reasonably competitive.
I've just started on GMAT prep (initial test CATs in mid 600s), and would like to get a score north of 700 (don't we all...).

I am not a quant guy, and don't see myself going into hard finance- likely something general management and internationally focused. Based on my initial research, HBS, Darden and Duke seem like good fits in the top tier, along with Michigan and Tuck. I like the Lauder program, but Wharton seems seriously quant-focused.

Welcome thoughts from the experts on what tier of schools I can shoot for, and which would be a good fit.

Thanks,
Warriors04