Hello,

I'm looking for some feedback on current list of schools and possible ways to improve my chances. Your help is appreciated.

Profile -

"¢ Age: 25 years old, will be 26 by matriculation (applying in the fall of 2012)
"¢ Ethnicity: Chinese - Born in the U.S
"¢ Work Experience: Will have approximately 46 months of work experience by matriculation
"¢ Field/Industry: Non-profit/Community and economic development
"¢ Role: Finance - Underwriting small business loans (analyzing financials, projections, credit, etc.)
"¢ Other - Certified Economic Development Finance Professional (National Development Council)
"¢ GPA/School: 3.33 at a University of California school (Top 40)
"¢ GMAT: 660, Q46 V35 (Retaking in May)
"¢ Extras: President of a sports club (undergrad), director of a large regional tournament for said sport (undergrad), certified tax prep for low income households through local non profit (post undergrad)
"¢ Post MBA Goals - Start up a Community Development Finance Institution in an under-served market.

Short-list of schools -
"¢ USC
"¢ Emory
"¢ Indiana University
"¢ University of Washington
"¢ UC San Diego

Based on my own assessment the list above ranges from stretch to competitive, but I would appreciate feedback or suggestions for other schools.

I also feel that my GMAT is holding me back, am I wrong about this? Technically a 660 is "in range," but what does "in range" really mean when it boils down to a good enough GMAT?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

William