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Hi everyone.

I've skimmed through a lot of posts here, and I needed to get some realistic advices from the experts.

GMAT: 680 (Q49, V34) (Planning to retake again on 11/1; I'm aiming for ~750)
The problem with my GPA is that I have a LOT of failing grades, which I retook some, and didn't retake some. There's not positive or negative trend. While in college I felt like all I needed to do is just get a degree, so people wouldn't see me as a college dropout. I concentrated on starting up my own business, so the transcript really shows I haven't paid much attention to my academics at all.

And since I'm working more than 70 hours a week, I do not really have time or energy to take additional classes as a "substitute transcript".

Now, what would be my realistic goal? With my GPA and bunch of failing grades, no school seems to be a "safety" for me.

I'm really looking for a school with good programs but, honestly, also with a reputable name value because I'll get financial help from my family members to pay for the tuition, and they wouldn't help me out if I don't go to one of the schools with good name value.

I look forward to hear many insights from you guys.
Thank you very much for your time.