Hi Rich,
Thank you very much for the in-depth response, much appreciated. Regarding my quant score, I should let you know about why I believe it's so important to my application - Bryant from Veritas and I have been discussing that here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/710-q44-v42-very-nontraditional-applicant-your-advice-please-211530.html#p1627949 I would be applying as a mature student so the GMAT will be the only indication of my aptitude for quant.
On this subject, I'm curious - have you heard any stories from folks who were successfully admitted as mature applicants? If so do you still think that a retake isn't necessary? I would love to be done with the GMAT.
Schulich is my top pick because it is the only Canadian school that offers a nonprofit specialization, however I also plan on applying to Ivy, Rotman, possibly Laurier, Queens, and Ted Rogers so that I don't put all my eggs in one basket. I'm planning on putting applications out as soon as I can compile them. Because I'm applying to a number of schools application deadlines are all over the place, and many of these schools have multiple intake dates.
Your quant score is amazing. Do you have any advice on good strategy-related materials? I'm trying to avoid a tutor if possible.
About that claim about scores being pieced together, I don't remember where the post was. It was another GMAT hopeful who'd mentioned it here. In a perfect world...