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varunkbvp
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Profile Evaluation request - gmat 720 [#permalink] New post   03 May 2012, 22:01
hi all,

gave my gmat yesterday..got 720(Q48 V41). Now faced with the question - which schools am i looking at with this score and my profile!?

Profile:

male/23/ Indian

Undergrad: ( B. E. -Chemical Engineering) - from Manipal Institute of Technology (among the top 15 colgs in India) - 2010
- graduated summa cum laude

Masters: (M. Tech. - Energy Studies) - from IIT Delhi ( among the top 3 colgs in India) - 2012
- gpa of 8.63/10 ( among the top 5 on the class)
- completing the course in may 2012

GMAT: 720 - Q48 (80th percentile) and V41(92nd percentile), AWA (expected >5)

Work Ex: None as of yet. Aiming to apply for Fall 2014.
- Gonna work as a Consultant in one of the Big 4 consulting firms from June 2012 ( So can clock in 2 years work
ex. by the time of applying to colgs)

Projects:
- conducted an energy audit of a petroleum refinery for 6 months, the observations and sugestions of which resulted in significant savings for the refinery. (Undergrad project)
- developed a new diesel fuel (diesel microemulsion fuel) as a part of Masters project.

Extra Curriculars:
Positions of Responsibility:
- Was the President of the Student Council during Under Grad. - work involved conducting fests, student welfare activites, community service activities, etc.)
- Management Captain of a team that designed and built a baja to take part in the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) International Baja Competition 2009 (ranked 62nd out of 120). Work involved procuring funds for the project, advertising, budgeting and a lot of co-ordinating with the colg authorities.
- Secretary of a National Technical Club (Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers)
- M. Tech. Representative in the Students Affairs Council during Graduation ( Masters program)

Sports:
- a career in free style skating (1995 to 2004)- won national level prizes (gold - 11, silver - 8, bronze -6)
- badminton player - member of the colg team during Under Grad.
- Chess: ranked 16th in the state level open chess tournament

Could you pls give me an idea as to which schools could i consider "safe" or competitive or stretch with this profile and a 720 on the gmat?? I am very keen to pursue an mba in technology management or human resource development.

Thanks!!
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Re: Profile Evaluation request - gmat 720 [#permalink] New post   07 May 2012, 10:02
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Hi varunkbvp,

Can you discuss your preferences in location, and what your goals are post-graduation?

Best,

Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
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Re: Profile Evaluation request - gmat 720 [#permalink] New post   07 May 2012, 11:01
hello,

I'm looking to apply to b schools in the USA; not immediately but for fall 2014 admissions. I have not jotted down the schools that i'd be applying to yet.. wanted to get an opinion on which schools this profile coupled with a 720 on the gmat ( got my AWA scores today - 6) should be targeting..

I aim to enter the field of energy consulting (renewable energy, oil and gas) after procuring an mba (in technology management, strategy, operations management or human resource development).
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Re: Profile Evaluation request - gmat 720 [#permalink] New post   09 May 2012, 12:27
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Hi varunkbvp,

You have a strong recommendation. Your numbers indicate that you have the intellect and focus to thrive in a top tier MBA program. Nothing about your story makes me think there is any reason why you cannot be admitted, but nothing stands out telling me why you should be admitted. All of the reasons why a top program would admit you are in the details of your work experience, personal experiences, personality, values and overall story.

Right now, I really recommend you focus on exactly what you are looking for in an MBA program. As an example, NYU Stern would provide a very different experience than, for example, UC Berkeley Haas. If you are interested in technology programs, I recommend you look at programs in California. These will provide you with the best networks given their proximity to this industry.

Cheers,

Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
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