@Nikhil - Here's my brief profile
B.Tech Mech Engg (NITT) 8.77/10, MS Industrial & Systems (Manufac. Sys) Virginia Tech
GMAT 720
2 yrs as Advanced Manufac Engr at GE Appliances & Lighting (6 months Graduate coop of those 2 yrs)
So yea, my work ex was the biggest downside on my application... Reflected on my only admit:)
N reg jobs, I have experienced the worst situation (2009) after my MS here, so I know its definitely not going to be easy for internationals, but, yea this time around I will be better prepared to face it!;) all i m trying to tell is, internationals definitely need to fight it out! But IMO Broad giving scholarships to everyone, is definitely one of the safer bets! I have also heard the job scene is pretty ok for internationals in the SCM concentration, also economy is improving, so let's hope for the best:)