Older candidate (31) - full time or part time MBA?

[paradox]

Hello,

Hope you can help answer some of my questions. First some background:

Age: 31
Undergrad: Engineering (graduated /w honors)
GMAT: 680 (highest)
Work: Technical and proj management experience in high-tech engineering. Dotted line, but no direct reports (may get those this year)
Objective: Transfer to business development in a large high tech company
Extras: Mainly hobbies such as hiking etc.


I applied to full time top-tier MBA programs for 2008 as I thought it would give me the best chance at exploring career options but I did not get in, not even a waitlist. In 2007 I retook the GMAT several times (about 5) scoring in the 640-670 range, all worse than my initial highest score.

So my questions are:
- Should I take the GMAT again? I score well in practice tests but can't reproduce the score on the actual.
- If I do anything now (such as start a club etc.), would it be beneficial as an extra curricular for my 2009 applications?
- Do I have a chance at top-tier full-time programs (interested in Stanford, MIT, Berkeley)? Would SBC encourage this or be able to help me with these apps?
- Are part time (executive) programs a better choice for me (interested in Berekeley part time, Wharton west)? Would SBC encourage this or be able to help me with these apps?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear paradox,

I do not think you should retake the GMAT again if you have already taken it 5 times. I do think it would be helpful for you to get some help with your applications from either Stacy Blackman Consulting or another service. I would encourage you to visit our website (www.stacyblackman.com) to see an overview of services and prices as well as submit an inquiry for a consultation. I'm not sure about the other services, but I know the consultants from Stacy Blackman will be able to help you determine the best course of action to gain admission.

We do help folks with full-time, part-time and executive MBA program applications. Whether or not you should look at part-time vs. executive vs. full-time depends on what you want out of the MBA experience. I think all could be an avenue to your career goal.

Good luck,
Lisa