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Concentration: International Business, Strategy
GMAT Date: 11-30-2012
WE:Design (Manufacturing)
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Re: Profile Evaluation/Scope for improvement [#permalink]
Jon, I would like to state here that I am planning to leave the family business and move to a multinational company after getting an MBA. The family business is restricted to my country and I would like to gain more international exposure. Also, since I have time on my side, I will probably think about a plan B if things don't really work out at INSEAD.
Your thoughts?

Thanks in advance!
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Ah right. Well. Here's the deal. Our family business is the market leader. We has introduced a breakthrough technology which is a first of its kind among competitors. However, our business is based on a niche market which is highly limited. Hence you can only grow to that extent if you get what I mean. So in terms of market position and technology we are at the forefront. However in terms of turnover, the numbers might not sound impressive since we only deal with specialized/customized products for a niche market.

I perfectly understand what you say regarding getting IN and then doing what I want. But as you pointed out, I have to first get in to a college for that. This is not a family business where the whole family is just sitting around a round table with everyone chatting. In fact, the only family members working are my father and myself. Furthermore, we have adopted a very lean business model whereby we outsource as many tasks as possible to save on labor costs. In conclusion, I would call my family business as having a high market impact with the products we make, with growth slated to go through the roof with the launch of our new technology; but it does not come close to being something like "the largest frozen food processing plant in the country" when it comes to scale of operations.

I hope this gives you a better idea of what the business is like!
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So let's get back to the beginning. INSEAD. I think with a good application, you would be somewhere between competitive and stretch. Of course I would suggest applying to five six schools and not just one if you are really serious about doing an MBA. Schools with tech/manufacturing locations/strengths etc. should be good options for you such as Tepper, or Anderson in the US as well.
For INSEAD, your biggest challenge would be to sure true and deep international experience.
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Thanks for the advice Jon. I'm working on the international exposure bit as we speak and in 8 months time when I will be applying, I should be in good shape.
Appreciate it!
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Very good to hear.
Good luck to you, and if you have any further questions, you know where to find us!
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