Profile Evaluation: 690 GMAT, 3.5 GPA

[Bball5515]

Hello,

I'm interested in getting some input on my chances at a few MBA programs I'm applying to for next fall. My target schools are Ross, Fuqua, Johnson and Anderson. Here are the highlights of my profile:

-690 GMAT (43 Q, 43V). I actually just re-took and got a 650 and am curious if this will have any negative affect on my candidacy.
-3.5 GPA at top 50 U.S college with major in communications and minor in finance
-4 years work experience as of October 2011. 3 years in finance marketing until I switched to a management consulting position one year ago. I have a 5 month gap in employment between jobs because I left my old job for family reasons.
-Strong extra curriculars both at college and since.
-Study abroad program in Spain for my junior year of college.

Any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[Jon@Admissionado]

From what you have written, things are looking pretty good. You have a good GMAT, a solid GPA, and what seems to be strong work experience.

You can add one or two schools to that list. I would say NYU seems an obvious choice. And maybe Fuqua. (or any other school that fits you)

[Bball5515]

Thanks for the feedback. Do you think the fact that I got a lower score on my second GMAT will adversely impact my candidacy at these schools or do they only care about my highest score (690)?

[throughmba]

Hi

It would not hamper/diminish your impression or chances. Approximately 21% percent of GMAT tests are taken by repeat test-takers who have taken the test more than once within a year, which may end up either way.

We would like to know more about your post mba goals to speak on prospective colleges.

[Jon@Admissionado]

Nah, it's cool. Everybody retakes, and LOTS of people get lower.