mohighmin wrote:
Hi Linda,
I am applying for fall 2007.
Here are the details and my goals. Please evaluate my profile
GMAT: 710 Q(50) V(37) AWA(5)
Country: India
Undergraduate: Computer Science graduate from a reputed engineering college in India( Top 10 Engg college)
UG Gpa: 8.1/10 Class Topper 9.1/10
Class rank: 15/62
Full time work experience: 3 years
Working in a MNC
Right now working as a Business Solution Designer for BT ( British Telecom)
Have worked with clients in US, Japan, UK, Indonesia
Community Services:
Have been involved in community for many years.
Right now working with my company for an Orphanage in the role of team lead.
I also have very good communication skills.
GOALS:
My goal is to grow fast in my current field (IT) and work as a consultant. I want to do consulting for IT firms and want to gain a lot of international experience.
Because of the financial restrictions, I am planning to go for State Schools instead of private ones. I have shortlisted the following.
Please advise if I have made the correct choices and also suggest me the number of schools I should apply to. You can also suggest some other schools.
Also, please rank them in order of preference.
Univ of Maryland
Indiana-Kelly
Michigan State- Broad
Penn State- Smeal
Ohio State- Fisher
Michigan- Ross
UCLA- Anderson
Rice
Texas-McCombs
UB- Haas
Thanks in anticipation.
Regards,
Mohighmin
Mohighmin,
I'm answering for Linda. Your credentials look strong, however, you need to work on your goals a bit more. Schools may wonder why you need an MBA to do IT consulting. You would seem to have the educational qualifications to do it now.
As to
where to apply, of the schools you listed, I would rank them in the following order for technology:
UB- Haas
Texas-McCombs
Univ of Maryland
Michigan- Ross
UCLA- Anderson
Indiana-Kelly
Michigan State- Broad
Penn State- Smeal
Ohio State- Fisher
Rice
Given your IT focus, I recommend that you consider the following state schools:
UNC
Purdue U
UC Irvine
Applying to 8 or 9 schools is good: 2 "stretches," 2-3 (or more) schools where you're competitive, and 2 safeties. Apply to more if you want to reduce your risk and you have the resources.
Good luck!
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