Lots of questions! Lets tackle one thing at a time.
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I might not be able to attend the Student Meet Event on July 25th. But if i visit the school in Aug 1st week, is it possible to get sometime to chat with you?
I'm happy to meet but you should keep in mind:
1) NOBODY is on campus in August. I mean NOBODY. There are no classes, no professors, no students - you will have a much more meaningful and fun experience if you visit in October when classes are in session. Just something to keep in mind.
2) I work, so I might not be able to meet during the day.
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I am specifically interested in HealthCare/Pharma Management program with Entreprenuership/SC/MC post mba.
I'm a little confused. To the best of my knowledge the GSB does not offer a "Healthcare/Pharma Management program", nor does it offer such a concentration. Be sure to do your research! As for your goals, I'm not sure what SC is, but I guess you mean strategy consulting? If so, thats the same as management consulting.
So if I've understood you right, you want to stay in the healthcare industry but do management consulting within that space? Someone like say Sg2? (see
https://www.sg2.com)? Just trying to get a good understanding of who you are thinking about. You can see a short list of some of the firms in the space (in general) that recruit at the GSB here:
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Also, if i apply to HCM in chicago, is it still possible that i am evaluated for general admission even if my profile is not enough for HCM ?? More than Chicago, in general i want to know how this is evaluated in a bschool when a person applies to a subprogram...
Again, it sounds like you may have found a specific subprogram that I'm not familiar with and I couldn't seem to find. Questions like this are most generally best answered by someone in admissions. In general, from what I've seen, you are admitted into the GSB and what you do once you get in is up to you - so if you want to take some classes outside the school in healthcare, go for it. However, I'm not familiar with this program you mentioned so you may want to check / ask.
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I am planning to apply Wharton , ChicagoGSB, Duke, Kellogg, Cornell and Michigan
As for your profile and those targets, I'm afraid that Indian IT with a 680 is going to be a bit of a tough nut to crack. Wharton, Chicago and Kellogg certainly receive a ton of very qualified high GMAT scores from that demographic and Cornell and Michigan are probably more GMAT sensitive as they try to move up the ranks. That said, you had the advantage of being female, and that will help to some extent.... You will have to still craft a strong application.
As to your profile details, you mention:
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Reason for leaving: Not satisfied with my career growth even after 3 promotions in 2 yrs and had initial thoughts of MBA in plan. Felt I need some more broader perspective of pharma/healthcare industry and better management skills while dealing with business analysts.
I assume you are aware that you will need a better story for your essays right? You need a clear goal and a passion for something - not a dissatisfaction for your job. Think positive not negative.
As for your hobbies, I'd suggest you find something that isn't IT related. Designing Websites is a poor hobby for someone who is trying to leave IT and it really makes you sound one-dimensional. Your volunteer experiences sound like they might be interesting but its hard to tell how much of a leadership role you've taken on. Remember, its not just a question of volunteering, its also a question of leading
Overall I get the impression you have a solid background, but to stand out among a crowded Indian IT applicant base, you will need to seriously think about what makes you unique. I don't think its impossible to get into the schools you've mentioned, particularly given that you are female, but you will have to work hard to pull it off.
Happy to help anyway I can... gotta run to a bbq now.