bassrehab
hey guys,
bumped into the thread this morning. checked and found the Round 3 deadline is still active.
although, i havent paced myself for a serious contention of an MBA immediately but i want to tryout this Winter 2012 season. I understand the application process isn't a honeymoon affair, but i think i can make it with the pre-requisites.R3 is supposedly the most competitive. Here's a short synopsis. a candid assessment from you guys will help, as you might have been exposed to numerous and are best to give out a ruling.
1. GRE - dated 2009, 720
2. Working since graduating from college for the last 2 yrs with Microsoft Corp. currently as a Senior Software Design Engineer. Worked 1 yrs during the initial period in India at IDC, Hyderabad, currently since last 10 months in Singapore. Handled e-gov project for MS's Europe Division in the past but only in a short stint of 4 month prior to SG. Worked closely (independently) with the Chief Operating Officer.
Internship during my college final year include @ Oracle-HP's Centre of Excellence of E-gov for 8 weeks.
3. Graduation in Engineering, CGPA 9.2 on a base of 10 but not from a premier college!:( [ i have had a grad deg in Mathematics from Delhi University, it was distance mode : not sure if thats useful]
4. Co-curriculars involve social activism, NGOs. ( but those are thorough and not just seasonal)
5. Awards include notably, the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India's Excellence for Innovation, the Imagine Cup and the International Math Olympiad (bronze) back in the Secondary School.
6. High Schools ( 10th and 12th) results are in the high 90's
7. Had a startup software Co. with friends , but parted.Will that count?
R3 is fierce. A candid assessment would help. PM is encouraged. Thanks for your time reading.
I'll give you my assessment, but take it with a grain of salt! I am by no means an expert.
With a cursory look, I would suggest you not apply in R3, but wait for R1 for September intake. R3 is very competitive, very little chance of scholarship, etc etc. And considering you are just doing it for a lark, you must be way behind on your essays, even if you have started. Essays are important!
Looking deeper, you seem to be light on experience. I would suggest at least 2 more years of work ex. Since you fall in the dreaded Indian IT Male category, things are tough as it is. With less work ex you would be at a disadvantage. Your GMAT is ok. The average is 710 or thereabouts, but being an India better bump the average at least 20 points if not more.
Doesn't mean you can't get in, but it'll be tough! I got in with a 720 too, but have nearly 7 years of work ex (5.5 in US and Europe) and am not from the IT domain.
Regarding the start up? I would lead with that! How did you bring it together, why did it fall apart, etc! One failed startup experience is worth many in a regular job.
Rest of your profile is pretty good. Hope that helps.
hmmm, firstly, thanks for taking time out for assessing my profile. I had given the GMAT back in the final year of college, i understand it has to be improved.
Inter alia, have to share a good news and its kinda related to the "dreaded Indian IT Male" aura. Yesterday Google offered me SE (Android cloud) at their San Monica office. this offer comes at a time when I wish a switch from the IT field. Say, If i can manage even a short period of internship that exposes me to Finance would that boost my chances in my subsequent quest for an MBA (Fin.) or should i stick to my core strength. Finance interests me, and have been self tutoring myself. Which path would you be suggesting. Sorry for queuing up the queries, but given your current profile you would be best to judge.
Regards.
11 Jul 2011, 08:13
