Profile evaluation / suggestions for the next few years

[slynchVT]

I am one year removed from undergrad and have started thinking about the next few years of my life. I'd like to get some input about what programs I could currently get into along with any suggestions in how to become more competitive:

Target schools:
Top 10

Background:
2 B.S. degrees (Accounting; Finance) from Virginia Tech
Undergrad GPA: 3.96/4.00
GMAT: 690 (taken once 1.5 yrs ago)
Work Experience: 3 years (matriculation) at a Big 4 accounting firm
Licensed CPA (CPA scores: FAR- 99, REG- 97, AUD- 95, BEC- 91)

Since I work for a Big 4 I have to work busy seasons from roughly December - April. I have a few slow months coming up to possibly study for the GMAT again, but I can't decide whether to go for it again or not. I'm feeling some exam fatigue from studying for the CPA exam and going through my first busy season. I took and passed all four parts of the CPA last July between graduation and when I started work. For anyone who knows anything about the CPA exam, this is probably one of the most intense and stressful ways of taking the exam. I know I can probably get a higher score on the GMAT, but I lack the motivation right now as I already have a somewhat decent score. Compound that with the hangover caused by a busy season of approximately 3-4 months of 80+ hour weeks and its hard to put forth any effort into gearing up for something like the GMAT again.

I don't plan on applying to B-school for another year or two, would it look weird if my GMAT score is already 1.5 years old? What about if I retook the exam during the next few months?

[Bryant@VeritasPrep]

You would probably be competitive at top 10 if you are flexible on exactly which school. Your score coupled with your undergrad performance and Big 4 experience should be enough to get you in if you craft quality essays. I would be more concerned with WorkEx (# yrs) vs. GMAT. Don't worry about how old the score is, as long as it's within 5 years, it matters not. If you think you could get a 7-handle on it, that would be even better, but if it's a hassle, I think I'd spend the time on the application.

[slynchVT]

Thanks for the reply.

So would you agree the most bang for the buck, as far as time is considered, would be bolstering other aspects of my application such as volunteer activities, professional groups, etc? If you could mold my profile into "the perfect applicant" what would you change or improve upon?

I do realize this is not an either/or decision and I would feel a lot better if I could get into the 700's. I might give it a try regardless...I don't have much to lose anyways.