sadanandagk wrote:
Hi,
I would be grateful to you if you can give feedback about the schools I can consider based on my profile.
Profile
Indian
Age 28
Experience 5.5 years.
2 Years in a Mechanical company in the field of Plastic Injection Moulds-India
Currently from past 3.5 years in Japan as a Application engineer in the field of Manufacturing (CNC Machine tools-Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)) and frequently travelled to Singapore, Malaysia and India for Technology transfer to other regional manufacturing engineers and to give Seminars to our customers on latest technology developed.
Demonstrated leadership qualities in existing experience.
Qualification: B.S in Mechanical Engineering-GPA 3.4, 4 years Diploma in Tool and Die Making from the premier institute in India - 70% (NTTF)
GMAT: Targeting 700+
Other Activities: I play Indian musical instrument called Tabla and have reached the professional level and also have won state awards.
Our team lead by me had won Quality Circle competition during my Diploma
I was also a cultural secretary and was responsible for conducting all the cultural events.
I had won award and received an appreciation certificate for excellent performance during my tenure in Philips-India
I can speak Japanese (conversational level).
Do I have a chance in Ultra elite schools or elite schools like NYU and DUKE.
Do I have a better chance at European B schools like LBS, INSEAD, IE,IMD??
I am interested in General Management so please advice me the schools I can apply for, based on my profile.
Your suggestion matters most to me.
Thanks in advance for your time and help.
Sadanand.
Sadanand,
You have an impressive profile. The Japan gig and Asian travel experience is a major asset in helping you stand out and the professional-skill status in music also sets you apart (vs. others who just play instruments, etc.). You don't appear to have formal leadership authority, so you will have to emphasize the leadership you have had as much as you can (in addition to emphasizing your interrnational experiences). If you get a 700 you should be competitive at both NYU and Duke. I don't see why you would have any greater (or lesser) advantage at European schools. You should be competitive at IMD and IESE. LBS and INSEAD may be more long shots for you. Maybe consider UNC, Cornell, or Texas, and possiby Darden and Michigan.
Gambatte,
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Updated on: 04 Dec 2006, 18:52
