Hjort
McCombs, Texas is asking for a Masters Degree, especially for Indian students. This is similar to Chicago GSB's requirement of CA or masters degree for Indians.
Tuck seems to have a good private equity research centre.
https://mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/pecenter/about/faqs.html
After reading all the messages and resume books in this forums, I realize that there is a huge competition from Indian students with profile similar to mine. I have minor things to differentiate like
1. I have filed a patent
2. I attended toastmasters club while in Mountain view CA to interact with people from diverse background.
3. I've got 3 promotions in 4 years
4. I have won many software contests in India, mostly as a team.
5. I learned major computer science subjects while doing my major in electronics and communication engineering.
6. I have helped HP win some outsourcing projects and participated in preparation of bids. etc
7. Traditionally my family is into Agriculture and I have lot of interest and insight into large scale farming and farm products.
But none of these seems to create that "Aha" effect needed to get into Ultra elite schools.
I strongly need a program ( MBA or Non-MBA) which will help me start a consultancy firm bridging the needs of local startup companies in India ( and later south Asia ) and Major private equity funds in San Jose/London/New York. Getting into ultra elite b-school will help me hone the skills and build the network faster.
Given my profile, getting into top b-school appears to be a stretch. Now I have to pick one from the following options
1. Spend one more year strengthening my profile.
2. Target for programs like Master of Finance in Top schools.
3. Compromise by aiming for 2nd and third level schools.
I am waiting for someone to throw some light.
Thanks
Senthil