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730/800 GMAT- HARVARD- PROFILE EVAL- TECH ENTREPRENUER 20 Sep 2017, 03:24
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Hello ,

I request you to have a look at my profile and let me know what I could do to increase my chances of getting into my dream school.

GENERAL:
Sex- MALE
Age- 25
Nationality- INDIAN

UNDERGRAD DETAILS:
B.tech in Computer Science Engineering- from a private University - CGPA- 6.75/10
2009-2013

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Interned at a start up in Digital Marketing. 2013(June- December)
worked as Programmer Analyst in Cognizant Technology Solutions. Worked in Data Warehousing and Analytics domain
2014-2016
Cofounder - MR. HR SOLUTIONS
2016- Present
Developed Analytics based HRMS. Clientele includes brands like Sopra Steria, Tech Mahindra and TATA.
Founder- YINZIT
2017-present
developing VR based and machine learning based solutions for various companies in Real Estate and Travel domain.

Community and Service:
I have volunteered at various Outreach programs - Environment, Education, Medicine and Animal Abuse
Currently developing an app for an NGO that deals with Women Empowerment.
Taught slum children basic Math, English and Hindi for 3 months before leaving for job in a different location.

Extra Co-curricular -
I am a Keyboard/Harmonium player, performed at various Classical Programs while in School.
Going to speak at Tedx event in next month on Analytics - How big is it?

GMAT score- Taken in August- 700
Taking it again Next month - Projected score on prep tests- 720-730

Dream Schools- Harvard, Stanford, Wharton

Specific Questions and details- Whom should I seek for the LOR?
My previous supervisor at my last company, 2 of my clients ( 1 has been alum of ISB)
I suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis(Auto Immune Disease) and Thoracic Kyphosis(mild- a condition of hunched spinal cord; doesn't fall in PWD)- Due to which I have had episodes of Immense pain in past that I had to fight through school and college.
What are the loopholes of my application?
Should I take certification courses from Coursera or Harvard On Campus Extension school in Marketing/ Economics / Finance?
My future plan is to be a VC , helping startups in domains of tech.

Thanks in advance
MANIK AHUJA
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Hi Manik,
Harvard accepts generally younger students but with extraordinary achievements.
I can see that at the age of 25 , you have worked with your own foundation .
You have good achievements.
Harvard has quite high median GMAT score. If you score 730 and above , you qualify for that also.
After your score 730 or above, you can proceed with you app part. you will have fair chances to get admitted
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:-) Thanks a lot for the reply.
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Hello ,



UNDERGRAD DETAILS:
B.tech in Computer Science Engineering- from a private University - CGPA- 6.75/10
2009-2013

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Interned at a start up in Digital Marketing. 2013(June- December)
worked as Programmer Analyst in Cognizant Technology Solutions. Worked in Data Warehousing and Analytics domain
2014-2016
Cofounder - MR. HR SOLUTIONS
2016- Present
Developed Analytics based HRMS. Clientele includes brands like Sopra Steria, Tech Mahindra and TATA.
Founder- YINZIT
2017-present
developing VR based and machine learning based solutions for various companies in Real Estate and Travel domain.

Community and Service:
I have volunteered at various Outreach programs - Environment, Education, Medicine and Animal Abuse
Currently developing an app for an NGO that deals with Women Empowerment.
Taught slum children basic Math, English and Hindi for 3 months before leaving for job in a different location.

Extra Co-curricular -
I am a Keyboard/Harmonium player, performed at various Classical Programs while in School.
Going to speak at Tedx event in next month on Analytics - How big is it?

GMAT score- Taken in August- 700
Taking it again Next month - Projected score on prep tests- 720-730

Dream Schools- Harvard, Stanford, Wharton

Specific Questions and details- Whom should I seek for the LOR?
My previous supervisor at my last company, 2 of my clients ( 1 has been alum of ISB)
I suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis(Auto Immune Disease) and Thoracic Kyphosis(mild- a condition of hunched spinal cord; doesn't fall in PWD)- Due to which I have had episodes of Immense pain in past that I had to fight through school and college.
What are the loopholes of my application?
Should I take certification courses from Coursera or Harvard On Campus Extension school in Marketing/ Economics / Finance?
My future plan is to be a VC , helping startups in domains of tech.

Thanks in advance
MANIK AHUJA
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Hi Manik,

A private undergrad institute, 6.75 GPA and 720 expected GMAT make H/S/W a distant dream.

I'd encourage you to learn about other MBA programs which are equally fantastic and where you have a better chance of making it. Everyone aims for these 3 colleges, because they are the best, but being realistic about your own profile is necessary to come out shining in the application process.