"Furthermore, to all that will advise me to wait a few years and then try to get an MBA, I personally do not know if it is worth it later in life which is why I am attempting to get it now. An economics major with 10 years experience in the DC Area can make 125k-150k easily, and I wouldn’t be able to justify quitting a job and packing up my life at that point. "
- Nobody is telling you to wait 10 years. "Apply now" and "apply 10 years from now" aren't the only options.
- PT programs exist.
- Have you looked at the career progression post-MBA?
“I know I meet the GRE and GPA requirements but I am worried that an admissions officer will see my age and immediately reject my application.”
Very likely what will happen.
Why the GRE instead of GMAT?