GMAT retake?

Just took the GMAT the other weekend and scored a 700 (Q47, V40) and I’m wondering if I should retake to improve my likelihood of getting into a top 20 school or work on other aspects of my application. I studied a lot so any improvement would likely be negligible (maybe 700 to a 710-720). 
 

Post MBA goal is IB or Corp Dev and here’s a little more about my background:

- majored in finance. 3.92 cumulative GPA from top 25 public university (50-60 overall)

- pretty solid leadership experience while in undergrad

- currently employed by F500 bank in operations (no promotions to date, potential for 1 prior to matriculation)

- working on improving EC involvement currently

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