Evaluation
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20 Jul 2005, 17:41
Hi,
I need an evaluation of my case:
Profile:
32 year old Indian female
GMAT SCORE- 720 (Q49, V-40) but was my 4th attempt (previous scores were below 600)
Qualifications:
1) Bachelor of Commerce,
2) Chartered Accountant(a very tough examination to pass),
3) Cost and works accountant(India)(another tough exam)
We dont have a GPA system in India- but have been a good student throughout
3) CPA (USA)
Have stood 20th at an all India level during my final level at the cost and works accountants exam
7+ years solid work experience in India,out of which 1 1/2 year work exp in an Audit firm in a big sized Accounting firm in India. 6 years in one of the Big banks in India with 4 years as trader in the Investment Banking division. Was heading the desk
Currently in US - permanent Resident
Community service:
Was a cadet in the Road Side Patrol during my High School.
Extracurricular activities:
Active member of the English Literary circle during undergraduate days
Started and remained an active contributor to the Investment Banking newsletter during my Banking career
Other interests: swimming, tennis, gardening
Recommendations:
Should be able to get some good recommendations from my previous employers.
Future Goals:
A career in Investment Banking
Schools that I am targetting: Fall 2006
1. Wharton
2. Chicago GSB
3. Columbia
4. Harvard
5. Stanford
6. Kellogg
7. NYU
8. Duke
I would like your comments on the following questions:
1) Is my choice of schools realistic. Can you advise me on some specific schools in which I stand a good chance?
2) Would my multiple GMAT attempts ruin my chances of getting into a top 10 B-school ?
3) I have heard that Harvard and Stanford look for younger students. Should I apply to them considering my age?
4) I am currently unemployed- will it decrease my chances ? - I do not have any US work experience.
5) I am planning to apply to 4-5 universities in the first round and then apply to a couple more in the second round so that I get time to concentrate on each application
Any comments are welcome,
Thanks and regards