I agree with Anshul. No, it is NOT necessary for you to re-take the GMAT if you've already scored a 710. After 700, there is a STRONG diminishing returns for the amount of time you put in to retaking the test and the amount of added favor you will receive from schools. Instead, as per Anshul's post,...

Depends on where you want to apply, I guess. It's generally considered that the work/effort required to score above 700 is exponentially greater than the effort it takes to get up to 700. So assess your time and aspirations and the opportunity cost (i.e. what you could be doing otherwise). Personall...

I don't think schools discriminate based on where you want to work post MBA. In general, I don't think stating alternative career goals makes you look like a weaker candidate. If anything, it might even give the impression that you've thought your future through and are vigilant to keep multiple opt...

Sorry to be blunt, but not only is that a waste of your time, it may also dangerously implant baseless biases or deceptive preconceived notions into your head. There's too much of a qualitative aspect of one's application that cannot be captured in a numerical grading system. Until tools like this a...

For all intents and purposes, I think August will be just as good as visiting later in the year. MBA programs tend to have classes in the summer, depending on the program. AdComs usually say that campus visits don't affect your applicability, but I believe they provide a great opportunity to get to ...

In my opinion, your score is high enough that a possible slight drop in percentile will not harm you, especially if the rest of your application is solid. I doubt your percentile will drop significantly if at all. Don't worry too much about it. The GMAT is just a portion of your application. Use the...

Every little bit counts, seal.

It looks to me like you have plenty of room to put together a solid profile. Don't sell yourself short.

Good luck!

To add to wmalum2006's list ... - work up an alternative transcript at a local college if you can, preferably in quant classes. - build a solid rapport with the adcoms of the schools of your choice. - write genuine, introspective essays. - focusing on the strengths of your academic, work and persona...