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My Chances [#permalink] New post   07 May 2006, 11:03
Hi friends,

This is my first post on the group. I am writing GMAT on 29th June and planning to apply for August, 2007 session.

I am currently working as a Software Engineer and I have 2.5 years of IT experience and worked as a Production engineer for a couple of months. I am assisting my father in his business for the past 10 yrs now and I wonder whether this can be elicit as an acceptable work experience.

Also, I did my Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication and my CGPA is 7.1 on a scale of 10.

My hobbies include driving automobiles (both cars and bikes, I am a member of various automobile clubs and planning to start one of my own), Vice President of CSC Toastmasters club (chartered to Toastmasters International) and a free lancing Yoga Instructor. Also, I am associated with a few non profit organizations since my school days.

With this profile, how much do I need to score to fancy my chances in the Ivy League and other b-schools viz; London Business School, Insead, HEC etc. ? Will I be falling short of the requisite work experience (I'll be having 4 yrs of work exp by Aug,'07)? Are the b-schools less inclined towards IT professionals ? Do I have a profile worth consideration ?

I'll really appreciate if you could kindly answer by concerns.

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[#permalink] New post   08 May 2006, 10:39
Your profile seems fairly competitve..For the schools you mentioned a GMAT score of 700+ would make be competitive although it isint unusual for these schools to accept sub 700 scores either..

Im guessing that you're Indian and from an oversuscribed IT field so you'd need some kind of wow factor to be accepted in the mentioned schools..

Also if i'm not mistaken INSEAD prefer students who are proficient in atleast 2 more languages other than english..

I'm sure that Hjort the resident kick ass consultant would be of more help to you..

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[#permalink] New post   08 May 2006, 10:48
Hi Canis,

Thanks a lot for taking out time and replying back. However, I still wonder what do you mean by the "wow" factor. Pls clarify.

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[#permalink] New post   08 May 2006, 10:52
Something to difgferentiate yourself from the rest! There are thousands and thousands of Indian + IT + males + over 700 GMAT!!

What do you have that others do not?
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[#permalink] New post   08 May 2006, 11:18
Indian + IT + Male + 700 GMAT + (Social work with organizations like CRY + SOS + member of Rotary club + took up endeavors like collecting basic amenities for drought and earthquake hit areas + participated in AIDS awareness programs + planning to start a non profit yoga institute) .

I am not very eager to boast off my services for the society as the intention behind it is to return back to the society, whatever you have taken, to the maximum possible extent.

As far as team building activities are concerned, my plans for an automobile club has almost materialized and looking forward to get it registered. Also, I have represented my school at the state level in table tennis and in debates.

Will these achievements and endeavors of mine can give me an edge over rest of my contemporaries. Pls let me know.

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[#permalink] New post   08 May 2006, 20:47
The NP Yoga institute is an interesting thing and with the other charitable/social organizations you would have to substantiate your efforts within those organizations.. And of course leadership or presidency as in the Auto club will add significantly to your profile..

Of course I'd still recommend you to speak to Hjort who'll be of much more detailed and quality help than I.
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[#permalink] New post   08 May 2006, 20:54
Yeah, also post this in the accepted.com's forum.
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[#permalink] New post   09 May 2006, 04:43
I am not concerned by four years of work experience- this should be sufficient for most schools. As others have mentioned, I would aim for a GMAT of around 700 since you refer to two Top Cluster Europe schools (LBS and INSEAD) and I am guessing you are interested in the ultra elite and elite cluster schools of the US.

If you have not already done so, I would seek advice from other forums as well to gain additional perspective on your candidacy.

A few questions for you:

Do you have extensive international experience or experience working with other cultures?

If ask what distinguishes you from people witha similar background, what would you respond?
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