bb, thanks for the useful information! last time I took GMAT was in 1999 (for my MBA application) and then the reports and the test were still paper based )))
If the schools receive my score electronically, it is much easier for them to keep it on records. Then I will plan my exam schedule so that to sit for GMAT and send the scores sooner rather than later, ie before end of this year. I am not concerned about one or two years 'fresher' since I've been out of graduate school for 7 years now (I am MBA grad). Clearly they won't think I'd be one of the cases you mentioned above ))))
Good suggestion about f/up with the schools to check if they have my score before requesting a re-send.
BTW I welcome the GMAT change, it's been a while, the same boring old tasks... Not much change from 1999 except for CAT format.