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Can you please tell me what are my chances of making it to top 15 schools in US? Aslo whether a huge gap in VA and QA scores will reflect negatively on me?
Background:
A. I am 22 year old (female) from India with just about >1 year of work ex (would be 2 by the time I join) with an MNC (US based). I have got a few good projects that will show favourably on my profile. I have no experience in leadership, I have got 2 opportunities to train.
B. I have no exposure in community development but can definitely do a project for an NGO before sending my applications. How useful will this be? Or does the time spend with an NGO matters (I would have essentially worked 2-3 months before applying to schools)
C. I have a good CGPA at my graduation.
4. Extracurricular activities - debating. Though nothing to show on national/international level. Most of it was limited to school and college. My performance appraisal at work though recognises my good communication skills and have been rated highly on it.
Doesn't sound very convincing I know....but if I am not getting top 15 US schools I might as well apply to Singapore (NUS) or elsewhere. Any take on that?
LINDA, Pls help
To answer your questions
You still have a chance for the schools in the bottom half of the top fifteen. Look for those schools with younger ages and shorter levels of experience. Your chances would improve markedly if you raise your verbal score and/or work for an additional year and develop more community service.
Yes, working for an NGO will help you and I encourage you to do so.
I don't know much about the Asian schools, but if it supports your goals, then go for it. For American schools, you would be wise to work for at least one more year before applying. In that time you can move up at work, volunteer, and improve your English so that your verbal score will go up. Then your chances in the top fifteen would be much better.
Good luck!
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