Consequences of a Retake?

[karangods]

Hello,
I took the GMAT last year (05/30/2013) and scored 710 (Q48 V39).
I'm taking the GMAT again in a week. I have heard that b-schools accept the highest valid GMAT score but I wanted to confirm the same.
Could you please tell me whether a lower score on my second attempt will in anyway go against me or will the schools blindly consider my higher score?

Thanks.

[StaceyKoprince]

The schools really do use your highest score. If you were to score lower on your second test, that would be okay! (Well, obviously *you* want to score higher - but the schools really will use your 710.)

Nice job! :)

[karangods]

Thank you Stacey! Exactly what I was looking for :)

[StaceyKoprince]

you're welcome - let me know how it goes!