So I begin the journey again

Hi mbaorbust3,

Based on what you've described, it's understandable that you were side-lined a bit from your path to an MBA. The GMAT is almost exactly the same though (although now there's a section called Integrated Reasoning instead of the Issue Essay), so you might still be familiar with some of the material that is tested.

It sounds like you're concerned about your age, but you shouldn't be. Although you might be a bit older than the average applicant (depending on the schools and programs you apply to), you'll have more experience than the average applicant, so you might be able to turn that to your advantage.

What schools are you hoping to apply to? And when are you planning to apply? That list will help you to do some research and give you an idea of the range of GMAT scores that would be considered competitive. If what you say is true (you're really not a great Test-Taker), then you should consider taking a GMAT Course (instead of just reading through some books on your own).

If you have any additional questions, then you can feel free to contact me directly.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Hi mbaorbust3,

Whatever admissions "issues" you might face will still be predicated on a competitive GMAT score, so we need to start with the GMAT. The schools that you listed are all highly competitive (and highly ranked), so you'll likely need a 650+ (although that's not really a 'minimum' - plenty of applicants get accepted every year to top schools with scores under 650).

Have you taken a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT test recently? If not, then it would be a good idea so that we can get a sense of your baseline score and your current strengths and weaknesses. Most Test Takers "screw up" their first CATs, so don't worry about that - just do your best.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich