hifunda wrote:
1) Work Ex: After 1 year in a junior software development role, I moved into a family business of real estate consulting, for a total of 5+ years work ex at matriculation next year. I am in charge of all Marketing activities for the firm, with specific expertise in Digital Marketing. Also exposed to almost all aspects of running a business as an entrepreneur, so I dabble in sales, customer support and IT implementation and operations too.
2) GMAT - 650 (Q46,V34) - Highest score after 3 attempts.
3) College info: KCG College of Technology, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, India | GPA: 80/100 | Computer Science engineering Major | Graduated in 2009 First Class with Distinction. Also received Merit Cash Awards/Scholarship for Securing 1st class position in I-III Semester exams.
4) Significant college and post-college extra-curricular activities or community service, especially leadership experience: Participated in and led college level ThrowBall team and won in Intra-College tournament and also won other prizes in Sports Day. Have been very active in Sports during school too. Post college, I have been actively involved in a womens' group of bakers, who are entrepreneurs and involved in organizing bake sales, donating proceeds to non-profits in need, and assisting them with their marketing.
5) Important certifications: Pursuing Digital Marketing certifications (will be ready within 1-2 months.)
6) Target programs : ISB, Indiana Kelley, UNC Kenan Flagler, NUS and please suggest 1 other fit school strong in Marketing and good for my goals.
7) When I plan to apply? R1 and R2 2013-14
8) My post-MBA goal: I want to become a Digital Marketing Manager in a Technology/E-Commerce company such as Amazon/Ebay, or a Marketing consultant in a professional services firm in either US/Asia Pacific.
Thanks!!
With the possible exception of Kelley, I think you are aiming too high. Also consider Babson and Santa Clara.
Best,
Linda