It is always better to apply with some experience of applying
, anyways I had 0 interviews last year I applied to 9 schools , this year its better with 2 invites. The whole process of application is grueling and year after year the approach is refined. I would suggest the following approach :
1) Write to the schools that did not accept you in the first time. Try to get as much feedback as possible. But when you ask questions don't just ask questions for the sake of asking. See if you can get feedback on specific areas of your application.
2) Try to improve areas where you can improve - GMAT , better job vs more responsibilities on the same job, involvement in community services.
3) Try to connect and visit the schools you are interested to apply. I know this is an individual call and might not be feasible given the geographic constraints. But I feel a strong connect with the school shows in your application and a visit is a step in right direction.
4)As far as I know people in the top schools didn't get it right in the first time (there are exceptions to it), but I am yet to find a person who got into top schools in a single shot. Its a arduous and time consuming mutli- year process. So have faith in yourself and always keep the bigger picture of getting an MBA in mind.
Hope this will get you started.