Pl rate my chances / 740 GMAT -- Should I retake the exam?

Dear lostangeles,

First, you are not at a disadvantage based on your age and experience. There is not a preference for any specific type of work or industry. What matters is have you progressed in your career path and have successful leadership and teamwork experiences you can write about in your essays. While you will be on the more experienced end for full-time programs, you are not at disadvantage. You will just want to convey why you want to do the full-time program versus an executive program.

You have a competitive profile for your target list, although you might consider adding a safety school to your list as a back up plan. I do not think you need to retake your GMAT. You have a strong score and raising it 20-30 points probably won't make much difference in your decision. However, a higher score is not going to hurt your chances if you think you can do better. What will really make a difference in your case is going to be how well you put together your application package, specifically your essays and recommendations. You do not mention any personal activities either, so you might consider getting involved with a community organization in the next year.

Best of luck,
Lisa