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Hello

I am looking forward to apply in international MBA programs for fall 2017 session. Could you please give me insight which programs I should choose for a career in management consulting post MBA.
My Profile:
Nationality/Gender/Age - Indian/M/27
GMAT- 720 (50,38)
Academic qualification - BTech, IIT Roorkee
CGPA - 8.43/10
10th- 88%
12th- 88%

Work experience:
A total of 6.5 years experience in manufacturing an engineering sector.
Currently working as Senior Engineer in engineering department of the one of India's largest manufacturing company. This is a public sector company as well.
~6.5 years experience in thermal power plants set up, plants operations, manufacturing of various components and selection of their materials.
- Consultant to Design group for material selection
- Responsible for quality control of incoming material.
- Vendor development and material inspection.
- Review various metallurgical processes like steel making, forging, casting, weld repair, heat treatment.
- Part of material management team.
~ Done number of projects as a leader as well as member to enhance productivity or to save money for the company.
~Done a course on project management

International Exposure:
Did internship in Germany for 3 month during BTech
Worked with people from diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds.

Extra –Curricular activities/Achievements:
Published a research paper in an International journal of high impact factor
Won various awards in paper presentation contest during BTech
Received DAAD scholarship to pursue internship in Germany
Organized various events during college festivals.

Post MBA plans:
Work in management/strategy consulting


Kindly evaluate my profile and let me know which schools Should I target. I have shortlisted some colleges like Emory, Hass, Darden, Anderson, Tuck. Pls tell me what are the chances in these colleges and some practical colleges as well. I will also be applying for indian clgs like ISB and IIMs.



Look forward to hearing back
Thanks
Panbhl

Hi Panbhl

Thanks for posting. You have built up a good profile for yourself so congratulations on doing that first.

- Your academics and your GMAT score are both strong. No worries in terms of communicating your analytical skills. The IIT tag certainly helps.
- Your work experience should add significantly to your candidature as well. PSU experience can be an asset if you discuss the differentiated experience you have had in your essays. From vendor management to design, QC, and material management, you have rich experience. The downside can sometimes be than in PSUs, innovation and independence may be low. Still, your work impact seems quite good.
- Please note that papers etc dont really fall within ECA as such and may be seen more as an extension of your academic and professional work. Organizing fests will be seen as a relatively more minor contribution. ECA may be a slight area of concern for you.
- Your school selection does not seem to be consistent as of now. Would suggest that you create a portfolio of schools and then select schools carefully viz chances of admission and possibility of taking you to your ultimate goal of consulting best.
- ISB and IIMs are good choices but dont go below the top 3 IIMs.
- From the list you have, you might like to review Haas and Tuck as they dont seem to be great fits. Some other schools you may like to consider are Kelley, McCombs, Cornell, and Kenan Flagler. These are just broad recommendations.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.

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Male Indian 29 years old.
Btech graduate with 58.8 % computer science engineering.

Xth std 78.8
XII th std. 75.1

Done grad in 2008.
Joined a software startup in 2008.

Joined state bank of India, as clerk in 2010. For better career again joined state bank of India as probationary officer in 2012 may. Sbi prob off considered one of the toughest tests in India. From then working as asst mngr. A total of 6 years of experience in banking industry.

I am currently a front end guy - currently handling premier banking services as relationship manager. I am responsible me for advances of the whole branch and a successfully the branch advances grew by 20 % which approx double the target given to us.
Became a member of million dollar round table by achieving sales of rs. 40 lacs of life insurance in 45 days.

Need to do a MBA in finance to boost my career.

Please guide me how much score I need in gmat for getting accepted in top 20 b schools of usa.
Even if i get that score do I stand a chance ?

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Hi Shankzcse

Thanks for posting. Here is our assessment:

- You should be aiming at a GMAT score of 720+ to have a decent chance at top international schools.
- If you do get that score, you will certainly stand a chance. School selection will still be important, but your chances will also be there.
- Your current role is quite interesting and so is your story. You started at the bottom of the hierarchy, but worked your way up through your hard work, skills, and efforts. We think B-schools will really appreciate that.
- Some of your work achievements show your initiative and continued hunger for growth as well.
- We cannot comment on your chances at specific schools because we don't have an exact list/geography from your side. You can provide that later as needed once you have a GMAT score in hand.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.

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