rhyme
Welcome to the GMAT pain club.
First time I took the GMAT I got about even on math and verbal, I forget exact breakdowns but something like 70% on each, and got a 640.
The second time I took the GMAT I got 98% verbal, and whoops, 41% math. Ouch. 640 again.
The third time I took the GMAT I got a 99% verbal, and a 78% math.
Why is your work experience less than stellar?
I dont think a 660 precludes you from any top schools, it just makes it harder to get in. One option is to take a local course in accounting or statistics and get an A, it'll 'beef up' your app.
My work experience isn't stellar because when I came to the U.S I was faced with a dilemma: I was overqualified for entry-level positions and didn't have enough experience for manager-level positions. Plus my education is kind of unusual (mix between engineering and business) so most employers didn't know in which "box" to put me.
So I kind of had to take what I could get to get some real experience. So I haven't really had any REAL leadership roles, except for some project management work in my current position (the one with the less than awe-inspiring title). Should be said that I have always had analytical and demanding roles however and I can also show some leadership experiences through some extra currs..
Oh, and did I say I took the GMAT twice? Make that three times. Results: First time: 660 (Q:67%, V:90% AWA: 5.0)
Second time: 660 (Q: 67%, V: 85%, AWA: 6.0)
Third time: 640 (Q:67%, V: 80%)
So my scores actually went down. Ain't that a *complain*? Pardon my language, I'm just frustrated. At the same time I did get over 700 on GMATprep. I just kind of get paralyzed during the math part at the actual test. Feels like I can only think in one track, if that makes sense. The funny thing is, I'm never nervous though and I actually felt like I did ok this last time, so imagine my shock when that 640 popped up.