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Thanks for the input all. For the record, I am interested in research and did focus on this in my application materials. Although I do also enjoy the teaching aspect of PhD as well. I did realize it was a risk only applying to local schools...but was hoping it would work out.

I applied this year to a limited number of PhD programs (Marketing - CB), limited to my immediate geographic area. One was top 10 (which I know I had a slim chance at), another was top 30-50 (which I thought I had a decent chance at). I am interested in a profile evaluation and suggestions for which schools I should target for next year. Here is my profile: Undergrad: BBA Top 10 School, 3.4 GPA Graduate: MBA Top 10 School, 3.6 GPA GMAT: 670 (42 Q, 40 V, 6.0 AWA) Teaching Experience: 2 years Adjunct teaching (Marketing and Business courses) at undergraduate and graduate level. Work Experience: 16+ years working in marketing (all disciplines) Publications/Research: published articles in Marketing industry trade magazines. No academic research, but experience with marketing research projects at work. LOR: strong LOR from teaching colleagues. Age: 42 Is my age a big factor? In addition to profile evaluation, I would appreciate thoughts on re-applying to a school next year. Obviously there is no harm, but should I radically re-write the SOP or make any other changes? Thanks for your help!