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12 Sep 2015, 02:24
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I am a seafarer (Merchant Navy) with an engineering degree from BITS Pilani. I have put in approx 3 years of service and have worked on variety of ships Viz. Oil Tankers and Bulk Carriers. All my service has been on foreign shores. During the last four months I prepared for the GMAT and scored 700 (Q-47, V-39). I was a bit disappointed and am working to improve my score.
In the interim, I wish to seek following advice from you, with my strengths and weaknesses as under.
Weaknesses -
1. My academic performance during the graduation was barely satisfactory at 58%. (despite being a scholarship holder in the first semester)
2. I have a back semester during the fourth year at college.
Strengths.
1. I have since worked hard and was able clear my mandatory certification for class IV Marine Engineer Officer in two attempts (most people take 4 attempts to clear the exam)
2. I can obtain good recommendations from Technical superintendent / chief engineer of my company.
3. I have worked with multiple nationalities as the Company I work for is Dubai based.
My preference for MBA would be ISB- Hyderabad, INSEAD / HEC, NYU (Stern) or HKUST
In view of the above do you think I have a reasonable chance of getting into any of these colleges? Need your frank opinion.
Regards
Kay
In the interim, I wish to seek following advice from you, with my strengths and weaknesses as under.
Weaknesses -
1. My academic performance during the graduation was barely satisfactory at 58%. (despite being a scholarship holder in the first semester)
2. I have a back semester during the fourth year at college.
Strengths.
1. I have since worked hard and was able clear my mandatory certification for class IV Marine Engineer Officer in two attempts (most people take 4 attempts to clear the exam)
2. I can obtain good recommendations from Technical superintendent / chief engineer of my company.
3. I have worked with multiple nationalities as the Company I work for is Dubai based.
My preference for MBA would be ISB- Hyderabad, INSEAD / HEC, NYU (Stern) or HKUST
In view of the above do you think I have a reasonable chance of getting into any of these colleges? Need your frank opinion.
Regards
Kay
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15 Sep 2015, 23:33
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Because your profile is very different from the normal Indian Male profile, I do think you stand a strong chance if you put in a good application. Even though your GPA is low, you have fared well on the GMAT and that counts to counteract a low GPA. Consider additions to your list of schools as well.
In your app, emphasize leadership, international experiences, collaborative team work (all of which I am sure you have with your merchant navy background). In your case especially, you are well positioned to have a unique career goal post MBA. Your story is interesting. Make your goals actionable with interesting but practical goals, pick a school that really aligns with these and I think you have a good shot.
Have you considered NUS, Australia and b-schools in the US?
In your app, emphasize leadership, international experiences, collaborative team work (all of which I am sure you have with your merchant navy background). In your case especially, you are well positioned to have a unique career goal post MBA. Your story is interesting. Make your goals actionable with interesting but practical goals, pick a school that really aligns with these and I think you have a good shot.
Have you considered NUS, Australia and b-schools in the US?
27 May 2016, 07:08
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Thanks for sharing.
In addition to the above advice, show clearly how an MBA at your target program will help you achieve a well-defined goal. Identifying specifics at the program and how these will fill in gaps in your profile and help your development would present a convincing application.
All the best!
In addition to the above advice, show clearly how an MBA at your target program will help you achieve a well-defined goal. Identifying specifics at the program and how these will fill in gaps in your profile and help your development would present a convincing application.
All the best!
