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deadline extension & GMAT waiver by Top B schools- Good time to apply? 19 May 2020, 05:59
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hi,

I am planning to apply within extended deadline of CMU Tepper business school, North Western Kelloggs & USC Marshall.

I have a 12+ years of experience in International Sales & Marketing of automobile. My company is India's no.1 automobile exporter, world's largest 3 Wheeler & 4th largest wheeler manufacture in the world with a revenue of USD 5 Bn revenue. My company is exporting into 70+ countries across the globe .

I am incharge of South Asian market (Sri Lanka & Nepal) & handling P&L of business worth USD 150 MN through a team of 5 members & 149 members of country partner's team.My role involves Strategy planning/annual business plan (short term & long term) using data analysis, GTM strategy, demand forecasting, market segmentation, product strategy, customer insight, new launches, pricing, end to end supply chain management.

I am an engineering graduate from a government college with an average percentage score - 67%.

Can you please advise me on whether shall i go ahead with my application on above 3 colleges.

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Hi Akshay,

Indeed this is a great time to apply to leading B-schools and pivot for the next course of your career.

You have stellar experience and sure can come up with a host of achievements that showcase your fit towards your long-term aspirations. Take some time to reflect on your experience (professional / extra-curriculars/ academics) and showcase the high points.

There is just one issue : You bring in 12+ years of experience, while the full time MBA programs typically would have participants with median experience of 5-7 years. Get in touch with alums of your target schools to check this aspect.

You don't have anything to lose. Its only a great opportunity on the other side.

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hi,

I am planning to apply within extended deadline of CMU Tepper business school, North Western Kelloggs & USC Marshall.

I have a 12+ years of experience in International Sales & Marketing of automobile. My company is India's no.1 automobile exporter, world's largest 3 Wheeler & 4th largest wheeler manufacture in the world with a revenue of USD 5 Bn revenue. My company is exporting into 70+ countries across the globe .

I am incharge of South Asian market (Sri Lanka & Nepal) & handling P&L of business worth USD 150 MN through a team of 5 members & 149 members of country partner's team.My role involves Strategy planning/annual business plan (short term & long term) using data analysis, GTM strategy, demand forecasting, market segmentation, product strategy, customer insight, new launches, pricing, end to end supply chain management.

I am an engineering graduate from a government college with an average percentage score - 67%.

Can you please advise me on whether shall i go ahead with my application on above 3 colleges.

TIA
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I don’t know how sound the above advice really is considering the OP had a 67% average grade but targeting those schools. Seems like wasted application money to me

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akshaysaxena
hi,

I am planning to apply within extended deadline of CMU Tepper business school, North Western Kelloggs & USC Marshall.

I have a 12+ years of experience in International Sales & Marketing of automobile. My company is India's no.1 automobile exporter, world's largest 3 Wheeler & 4th largest wheeler manufacture in the world with a revenue of USD 5 Bn revenue. My company is exporting into 70+ countries across the globe .

I am incharge of South Asian market (Sri Lanka & Nepal) & handling P&L of business worth USD 150 MN through a team of 5 members & 149 members of country partner's team.My role involves Strategy planning/annual business plan (short term & long term) using data analysis, GTM strategy, demand forecasting, market segmentation, product strategy, customer insight, new launches, pricing, end to end supply chain management.

I am an engineering graduate from a government college with an average percentage score - 67%.

Can you please advise me on whether shall i go ahead with my application on above 3 colleges.

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Hi Akshay,

the GMAT waiver is a very lucrative offer for a lot of applicants who struggle with GMAT. Over the past month, I have talked to many many applicants who were planning their applications to these programs for the same reason.
However, I am going to ask you to reconsider. The two year MBA programs offered by all three b-schools attract a younger applicant pool and their career services and recruiting is better geared to cater to this applicant pool. Being much older and senior you can face trouble during internships and recruiting- and that will be a challenge in the current economic scenario (extending to another 1-2 years). I am sure the end result you are seeking after the MBA is a job - and if you dont get that, an MBA can seem futile.
Even in terms of experience, its better to be among students who are your peers. I suggest you look at programs such as the Sloan fellowship running out of Stanford, LBS and MIT Sloan, and the iBear program at USC Marshall, IMD which are specifically designed for mid-level managers like you.