dutchgerman17 wrote:
Hello,
Please evaluate my profile.
Nationality: Indian
Age: 29
GMAT: 690 (Quantitative: 45, Verbal: 38). Will be taking GMAT again to improve at least 20-30 points.
Educational Background:
1. SSLC: 91.2%
2. Diploma in Chemical Technology: 3 years - 75.7% (First Class with distinction), Institute: Kongu Polytechnic, India
3. Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering - 3 years - 74.8% (First Class), Institute: Periyar University, India
4. Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering - 2 years - 1.7 (B+, Good), Institute: University of Kiel, Germany
Professional Background: Experience: 4-5 years
a) Full time jobs
1. Since 2008, I have been working as a research chemist for a chemical company in Netherlands.
I execute complex, multi-disciplinary research activities that contribute to the development of (new) product principles, that through further development lead to new products or the solving of (new) application and process problems with existing products. I execute, improve and develop laboratory tests with predictive value towards field performance (performance in steel/tin plate rolling mills). A proper execution of research activities, managed as projects, is my primary responsibility.
To be more specific, I develop environmental friendly, but low cost, rolling oils, lubricants, wet temper fluids and corrosion preventives for steel/tin plate rolling mills. I deal with the problems faced by the customers-Arcelor Mittal, Corus/Tata Steel, China Steel Corporation-not only in Europe but also in China.
2) In 2007, I worked as a Junior Researcher/Intern for Mitsubishi Chemical Science and Technology Research Center in Japan.
I was involved in developing batteries for hybrid electric vehicles.
b) Part time jobs
2004-2006: 2 years - I worked as research assistant for University of Kiel and Max Planck Research Institute in Germany.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
1. Treasurer of Amnesty International Group in Amsterdam - since 2010 - Present : I organize yearly money collection and take care of annual budget.
2. Member of Greenpeace, Netherlands - My background in chemistry and chemical engineering helps me to support the environmental causes of Greenpeace .
3. Member of Dutch Refugee Council, Netherlands - I helped/help the refugees from Srilanka to settle down in Netherlands.
4. National Cadet Corps, India - 3 years - Passed the B certificate exam
5. National Social Service Scheme, India - 3 years - Participated in social harmony and youth development program
6. Scouts, India - 2 years
7. I won a few prizes in sports and games and in quiz competition
Languages known: Tamil, English, Hindi, Dutch, German
International Exposure: 26 months in Germany, 7 months in Japan and 48 months in Netherlands
Reason for doing an MBA: Career switch to Consulting (Strategy/Energy). The next option is Industry (Oil & Energy/Chemicals). Investment banking and Entrepreneurship are not my options.
Area of interest: General Management, International Business
Target Schools: INSEAD (Jan 2013), IMD (Jan 2013) and LBS (Aug 2012)
Within a year I can get the permanent resident status in Netherlands, the status might allow me to find jobs without work permit at least in a few European countries.
I request you to evaluate my profile and let me know the schools I have good chances at. Thanks in advance for your help.
DutchGerman
INSEAD and IMD are good options since you'll be able to talk about your international cultural experiences, but for INSEAD and LBS I believe you may want to try to boost your GMAT score. I see very strong technical skills and a strong commitment to the community so far in your profile, but you will need to highlight leadership of people and organizations to a greater extent for these competitive programs. In addition, I would certainly recommend applying to a few lower ranked European programs that also have strong recruiting in consulting (ESADE and Manchester, for example).
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