profile evaluation needed!!Gmat 650 wid low quant!!!

[Rshmie]

Although i used to score higher in practice test,i messed up during my real GMAT(650 Q-41, V-38). During practice test i used to be better at Quant and never got less than 47. But somehow it didn't work out during the real GMAT. Paper was real easy yet i couldn't get there. I had 10 mins spare after my quant ended. Would you suggest me retaking the GMAT or strengthening up my profile???

Asian Female:28 from IT background
Academic: BSc in Statistics. I have completed distance PDDBA in Operation Management from Good college with A grade, which i dont see making much difference in my career
Overall 7.5 yrs of experience in IT industry working across various role. I seem to have rock bottom at my current industry and need a change wherein i get a strong career boost.
I had 2 Overseas exposure.

Am planning to apply to the below Schools
1) Tepper
2) Georgetown McDonough
3) Kenan Flagler
4) Chicago Booth
5) Indiana Kelley
6) Kellogg
7) UNC
8) MIT-Sloan
9) Thunderbird
10) Emory

Please suggest if retaking GMAT is better option? Will this GMAT knock me out of any top schools

Rashmi

[Rshmie]

Any suggestions anyone?????

[Dozie@VeritasPrep]

Thanks for sharing your profile. Based off of the information given I would recommend taking the GMAT over again. Your score will be a distraction for admissions at top schools since it is well below school averages especially given your belief you can do better than 650. I will say that you should expect a 25-50 point variation between practice exams and the real thing.

Reschedule your exam ASAP, fine tune some outstanding problem areas and get a score more consistent with your prep.

Good Luck!