SanjayMBA wrote:
Hello,
I am looking for an advice on which one to apply for:
My profile
Indian
Bachelors of Engg. CGPA 7.55 2009
4 years in Cisco with a promotion and a year in Holland.
Took a sabbatical from Cisco and a year of backpacking around 23 countries in Europe/asia
3 and a half years of a travel business (Hostel +Tours) that I started and is Profitable. I didn't get into funding and tried to expand this business to a sustainable tourism project in a village but couldn't . Brought me to MBA to improve my business skills, get more knowledge and a network for my next attempt.
GMAT 780 (Q50 V 47 IR8 AWA 5)
My LoRs from my manager at Cisco and the tourism department officer [I have a B2C business so difficult to get LoRs from clients] from the place I am working in should be pretty good.
I plan to work in a travel company such as Expedia as a product manager post MBA for a while and open a travel business long-term.
what are the job prospects in my field after MBA from these colleges? I know this is a unique profile so there is not much information online.
My main concentration is travel industry but I have been very interested in sustainable tourism and my project has a lot to do with sustainable tourism and local community and I like having a meaning/purpose and a challenge
.
I am applying to Fuqua, Kellogg, Darden and am looking to add one more.
with the speculation about H1B and the fact that I will have to find a job on my own from most colleges, Rotman gets more attractive.
Any suggestions?
780! Holy cow!
That's one heck of an impressive score.
Go you!
Now, you have an interesting profile, and your GMAt is so high that that might carry you, but its not sure. It will depend a lot on how well you can tell that story of what you have done over the last four years and so that it sounds like a real business opportunity and not "hanging out around the world ;: " which I'm sure you've enjoyed... hehe.
It might be strong enough, but it might not. And so, I would suggest you expand your school list since your profile is unique and will be hard to predict.
If you are worried about the Visa issues, you may also want to look into European schools, which might be interesting, since there is a good deal of travel business in Europe as well.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
I hope this helps! And feel free to drop us a line for a
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Best,
Jon