Seriously, I could use some help

Is there someplace else that I should be posting?

Any suggestions as to where I can find help?

Hi VictorX,

I'll see what advice I can provide for you...

It seems your strengths are your outstanding GMAT score (the 770 was your final/actual score or practice? I wasn't quite clear on that), extensive academic and work experiences, strong PhD/MS GPA. Weaknesses: your other GPAs. Biggest challenge: laying out your case for why b-school.

With such an extensive and varied background, the first thing that comes to mind is, why does he want an MBA?? In applying to b-school, much more so than when you applied for the JD or PhD, you really need to have a clear and compelling case for why you want the MBA, and what your career goals are after the MBA. Likely most of the admissions decision will come down to that story, and to your personal factors and quality of essays, recommendations, interview.

As for timing, you may have missed R2 at this point...as for R3 versus next year, it really depends upon how much time/effort/$$ you'd like to put in at this point in time. R3 is more difficult, yes, because many seats have already been taken. Not impossible, but a bit more challenging. However, some would say there is nothing to lose by trying, except again for the effort, time and cost...you could always re-apply next year. So think about what makes most sense for you.

And as for what programs, you'll again need to think about what makes sense for you. Based on your goals, for example, some programs have strengths in particular areas. What location or area of the world are you interested in working/living/studying? Do you want a larger or smaller student body? Any certain student culture or learning experiences you'd like to incorporate? There is a lot of research involved.

Good luck to you!