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Intern
Intern
Status: Taking one step at a time
Joined: 16 Jul 2011
Posts: 21
Location: India
Concentration: Marketing, General Management
GMAT 1: 680 Q49 V34
WE: Analyst (Retail)
Followers: 0

Kudos [?]: 5 [0], given: 6

Would appreciate a profile review [#permalink] New post 04 Dec 2012, 10:43
Age- 26

Nationality - Indian

GMAT 2- 700 (Q49, V- 35)
GMAT 1- 680 (Q49, V-34)
WE- 3.5 (so far) in Retail Analytics + Decision Making global firm (offices in US, UK, Asia and Europe)
1. worked with the 2nd largest grocery retailer in the US on streamlining their loyalty and rewards work stream, was recognized for my efforts with an inter-company award and a promotion
2. Worked with one of the largest coffee and fresh bread chains in the US, streamlining their loyalty card offering and making the program more personalized for the customer.
3. Currently working with the second largest grocery retailer in a Scandinavian country, worked on the Pricing Strategy for one their store formats which has been rolled-out nationally. Worked directly with the pricing team of the Client, while being at their offices in Scandinavia.

Undergrad- Bachelors in Engineering from Delhi University (Top 10 engineering college of the country)
Undergrad Score - 3.5

Leadership Roles/Community Service-

1. President of the Toastmasters Club of the corporate club at my organization, was also the VP, Education for the Club the year before I became the president. winner of awards at the Area level, Certified Competent Communicator.
2. Head, Quizzing Club at my organization, started the club and am responsible for hosting all the trivia quizzing activities at the office. Have also represented the organization in inter-company quizzing competitions.
3. NGO work- working in my spare time with a charitable NGO which provides schooling to under-privileged slum kids
4. Head of Publications, IEEE-Student chapter at my undergrad college. Was responsible for the publication of all the technical magazines from the stable
5. Founder and Head of the Quiz Club at my undergrad college, have participated and won many inter-collegiate trivia competitions across the country.

Post MBA goals:-
To work in a firm like Amazon, which is the biggest online retailer and apply the principles of management, analytics and marketing to make the online experience even better.
Or
To move in the field of consulting where my inter-personal and analytical skills can be utilized to the fullest in providing the best strategic solutions to my Clients

Schools targeted:-
Dream- Kellogg, Wharton,Tuck (First 2 are good schools in the field of Marketing, Tuck very good in General Management & Consulting)
Reach- Duke, Ross, Darden

I am not very happy with my GMAT score; it's not the score that I'd love to have, but it's something that I can live with. What do you think are my chances at an admit at these schools? Should I look at some other schools as well? Planning to apply next year, so will have a WE of about 60 months if and when I start my classes in the Fall of 2014.

Thanks in advance!
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Manager
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Joined: 25 Oct 2012
Posts: 145
Concentration: Strategy, Organizational Behavior
Schools: London Business School (LBS) - Class of 2002
WE: Management Consulting (Consulting)
Followers: 2

Kudos [?]: 54 [1] , given: 1

Re: Would appreciate a profile review [#permalink] New post 04 Dec 2012, 12:39
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Hi fellow Toastmasters member,

You seems to have strong/interesting work experience, as well as leadership experience and great extracurricular activities. It will be extremely important for you to have strong application essays. How much time have you spent working outside of India?

You should be competitive at Duke, Ross, and Darden.

Happy to discuss further regarding additional schools to consider, and ways to improve your candidacy. It is great to start preparing early for the applications, and get ready for Round 1 next year. Please feel free to send me your info through http://marveladmissions.com/contact-us/

Thank you.

Christine Lin

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solerenegade wrote:
Age- 26

Nationality - Indian

GMAT 2- 700 (Q49, V- 35)
GMAT 1- 680 (Q49, V-34)
WE- 3.5 (so far) in Retail Analytics + Decision Making global firm (offices in US, UK, Asia and Europe)
1. worked with the 2nd largest grocery retailer in the US on streamlining their loyalty and rewards work stream, was recognized for my efforts with an inter-company award and a promotion
2. Worked with one of the largest coffee and fresh bread chains in the US, streamlining their loyalty card offering and making the program more personalized for the customer.
3. Currently working with the second largest grocery retailer in a Scandinavian country, worked on the Pricing Strategy for one their store formats which has been rolled-out nationally. Worked directly with the pricing team of the Client, while being at their offices in Scandinavia.

Undergrad- Bachelors in Engineering from Delhi University (Top 10 engineering college of the country)
Undergrad Score - 3.5

Leadership Roles/Community Service-

1. President of the Toastmasters Club of the corporate club at my organization, was also the VP, Education for the Club the year before I became the president. winner of awards at the Area level, Certified Competent Communicator.
2. Head, Quizzing Club at my organization, started the club and am responsible for hosting all the trivia quizzing activities at the office. Have also represented the organization in inter-company quizzing competitions.
3. NGO work- working in my spare time with a charitable NGO which provides schooling to under-privileged slum kids
4. Head of Publications, IEEE-Student chapter at my undergrad college. Was responsible for the publication of all the technical magazines from the stable
5. Founder and Head of the Quiz Club at my undergrad college, have participated and won many inter-collegiate trivia competitions across the country.

Post MBA goals:-
To work in a firm like Amazon, which is the biggest online retailer and apply the principles of management, analytics and marketing to make the online experience even better.
Or
To move in the field of consulting where my inter-personal and analytical skills can be utilized to the fullest in providing the best strategic solutions to my Clients

Schools targeted:-
Dream- Kellogg, Wharton,Tuck (First 2 are good schools in the field of Marketing, Tuck very good in General Management & Consulting)
Reach- Duke, Ross, Darden

I am not very happy with my GMAT score; it's not the score that I'd love to have, but it's something that I can live with. What do you think are my chances at an admit at these schools? Should I look at some other schools as well? Planning to apply next year, so will have a WE of about 60 months if and when I start my classes in the Fall of 2014.

Thanks in advance!

_________________

Christine Lin | Marvel Admissions
http://marveladmissions.com/ | Marvel Admissions Blog

Intern
Intern
Status: Taking one step at a time
Joined: 16 Jul 2011
Posts: 21
Location: India
Concentration: Marketing, General Management
GMAT 1: 680 Q49 V34
WE: Analyst (Retail)
Followers: 0

Kudos [?]: 5 [0], given: 6

Re: Would appreciate a profile review [#permalink] New post 04 Dec 2012, 19:32
MarvelAdmissions wrote:
Hi fellow Toastmasters member,

You seems to have strong/interesting work experience, as well as leadership experience and great extracurricular activities. It will be extremely important for you to have strong application essays. How much time have you spent working outside of India?

You should be competitive at Duke, Ross, and Darden.

Happy to discuss further regarding additional schools to consider, and ways to improve your candidacy. It is great to start preparing early for the applications, and get ready for Round 1 next year. Please feel free to send me your info through http://marveladmissions.com/contact-us/

Thank you.

Christine Lin

If you like this post, please give it KUDOS!



Ah! So I bumped into a fellow ToastMaster! Brilliant! :) Thank you so much Christine, for taking out time for this and giving a prompt reply.

I have a decent amount of international exposure- close to 12 months of my WE has been out of India. I am pretty sue that a few more months would be added by the time I apply for R1 next year. My biggest concern was my GMAT score, as it does put some of my dream schools, a little out of reach. Do you think I should still take a shot at these - Wharton, Kellogg, Tuck? Any other schools apart from the ones that I have mentioned that you'd recommend?

Thanks!
Manager
Manager
Joined: 25 Oct 2012
Posts: 145
Concentration: Strategy, Organizational Behavior
Schools: London Business School (LBS) - Class of 2002
WE: Management Consulting (Consulting)
Followers: 2

Kudos [?]: 54 [0], given: 1

Re: Would appreciate a profile review [#permalink] New post 04 Dec 2012, 23:38
Hi,

I think you should still give it a shot at your three dream schools if you really want to go to these schools. Your GMAT score is not that far off. But you just have to be really clear about your career vision, and how MBA at these school can help you achieve your professional goal, and how you can contribute.

The list of 6 schools are good.

Good luck!

Christine

solerenegade wrote:
MarvelAdmissions wrote:
Hi fellow Toastmasters member,

You seems to have strong/interesting work experience, as well as leadership experience and great extracurricular activities. It will be extremely important for you to have strong application essays. How much time have you spent working outside of India?

You should be competitive at Duke, Ross, and Darden.

Happy to discuss further regarding additional schools to consider, and ways to improve your candidacy. It is great to start preparing early for the applications, and get ready for Round 1 next year. Please feel free to send me your info through http://marveladmissions.com/contact-us/

Thank you.

Christine Lin

If you like this post, please give it KUDOS!



Ah! So I bumped into a fellow ToastMaster! Brilliant! :) Thank you so much Christine, for taking out time for this and giving a prompt reply.

I have a decent amount of international exposure- close to 12 months of my WE has been out of India. I am pretty sue that a few more months would be added by the time I apply for R1 next year. My biggest concern was my GMAT score, as it does put some of my dream schools, a little out of reach. Do you think I should still take a shot at these - Wharton, Kellogg, Tuck? Any other schools apart from the ones that I have mentioned that you'd recommend?

Thanks!

_________________

Christine Lin | Marvel Admissions
http://marveladmissions.com/ | Marvel Admissions Blog

Re: Would appreciate a profile review   [#permalink] 04 Dec 2012, 23:38
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