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CalvinP
Joined: 19 Sep 2021
Last visit: 19 Feb 2023
Posts: 65
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 5
Location: India
Schools: Kelley '25 (I) Ross '25 (WL)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V38
1. General Profile:
(a) Nationality: Indian.
(b) Gender: Male.
(c) Age: 35yrs (as on November 2021).
2. Academics:
(a) Qualification: Graduate | Bachelor in Engineering | University of Rajasthan, India
(b) Duration: 2005 – 2009.
(c) Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(d) CGPA: 7.4
3. Work experience:
(a) Infosys Technologies Ltd|2009-2011|Systems Engineer |Sector: Banking and Finance (American Express Bank) | Technology: Mainframes & Database.
(b) Defence| 2011-Present|Officer in IA | Roles: Manager of Operations (Communication Support to Forces during active Combat Operations) | Officer Commanding (Terrestrial and Satellite Communication Systems for Field Division in Active Combat Role) | Director of Project Cell (Planning and execution of Financial Projects for Capability Development, Infrastructure Development, and Procurement of Equipment for induction of latest technology in IA) |Instructor at Category ‘A’ Military Training Establishment for Officers’ Courses| Chief Manager of Network Administration Team (Secure Army Data Network) |Chief Manager of Division Cyber Security Team.
4. Extra-curriculars:
(a) President, Mathematics Club | 2002-2004 | Senior Secondary School (while in Grade 11th & 12th).
(b) AIESEC | Jaipur Chapter | 2006-2007| Organizing Committee President (Development Traineeships) | Handled a team of four members.
(c) Intern | “Nishant 06” programme under the aegis of The Learning Foundation India (TLFI) | 2006 | Community Social Work Initiative to educate village children | Worked as part of an International Team of Volunteers.
5. MBA Admission:
(a) Test Scores: GMAT | 710 | Q49 | V38 | IR 7 | AWA 5.5 | April 2022 (Only attempt).
(b) Programs Interested in: Full-time MBA.
(c) Class Start year preference: after March 2023.
(d) Target Schools: INSEAD | LBS | HBS | Stanford | Chicago Booth | MIT Sloan | Kellogg | Yale | Michigan Ross.
(a) Nationality: Indian.
(b) Gender: Male.
(c) Age: 35yrs (as on November 2021).
2. Academics:
(a) Qualification: Graduate | Bachelor in Engineering | University of Rajasthan, India
(b) Duration: 2005 – 2009.
(c) Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(d) CGPA: 7.4
3. Work experience:
(a) Infosys Technologies Ltd|2009-2011|Systems Engineer |Sector: Banking and Finance (American Express Bank) | Technology: Mainframes & Database.
(b) Defence| 2011-Present|Officer in IA | Roles: Manager of Operations (Communication Support to Forces during active Combat Operations) | Officer Commanding (Terrestrial and Satellite Communication Systems for Field Division in Active Combat Role) | Director of Project Cell (Planning and execution of Financial Projects for Capability Development, Infrastructure Development, and Procurement of Equipment for induction of latest technology in IA) |Instructor at Category ‘A’ Military Training Establishment for Officers’ Courses| Chief Manager of Network Administration Team (Secure Army Data Network) |Chief Manager of Division Cyber Security Team.
4. Extra-curriculars:
(a) President, Mathematics Club | 2002-2004 | Senior Secondary School (while in Grade 11th & 12th).
(b) AIESEC | Jaipur Chapter | 2006-2007| Organizing Committee President (Development Traineeships) | Handled a team of four members.
(c) Intern | “Nishant 06” programme under the aegis of The Learning Foundation India (TLFI) | 2006 | Community Social Work Initiative to educate village children | Worked as part of an International Team of Volunteers.
5. MBA Admission:
(a) Test Scores: GMAT | 710 | Q49 | V38 | IR 7 | AWA 5.5 | April 2022 (Only attempt).
(b) Programs Interested in: Full-time MBA.
(c) Class Start year preference: after March 2023.
(d) Target Schools: INSEAD | LBS | HBS | Stanford | Chicago Booth | MIT Sloan | Kellogg | Yale | Michigan Ross.
25 May 2022, 23:01
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CalvinP, a few thoughts on your profile evaluation.
Hope this helps and sparks the right questions for you.
Cheers,
- You've not mentioned the name/pedigree of your undergrad college to tough to judge that but the GPA won't be your friend. That, together with the GMAT can prove to be hurdle at top schools - one can usually add 20-30 points to a given school's average to get a sense of the Indian GMAT average. Any plans for a retake?
- The professional profile is very unique and its rare to see the kind of transition you've made. Make sure to bring out the motivation for that well. The professional growth in the Army sounds good - do bring out the relative perspective there. What are your post-MBA plans?
- For reasons mentioned here, we don't speculate on school selection or chances. That being said, MBA after 30 is tricky in general but that is usually not a big issue for Army candidates. For European programs however, international experience is quite important - anything there?
- Top schools look for strong evidence of extracurriculars. There are several opportunities for this in the Army usually; anything here for you? The ones you've mentioned are very dated and unlikely to be of much relevance.
Hope this helps and sparks the right questions for you.
Cheers,
26 May 2022, 05:58
Kudos
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Hi CalvinP,
Thanks for sharing your profile. Your profile looks good on the surface. To begin with, your work experience is quite impressive. Your transition from IT to defense seems amazing. You should explain this as well as your motivation for doing so. You'll need to talk about the roles and responsibilities you've taken on and the influence they've had. I'm sure you have enough stories to share from your work experience to make your essays stand out! I see a visionary leader in you who understands how to overcome barriers and grow oneself and your organization! About your ECs, is there something you do now? Regarding your GMAT, 710 looks decent. If you can retake, boosting your score by 10-20 points will improve your chances. What are your post-MBA goals? I'd like to learn more about them to recommend schools to you. You can read the story of a military candidate who got into ISB and Schulich after 15 years of military experience. It may help you better relate, and you will get some valuable observations. Recently we have helped one of our applicants- a military veteran to get into Ross, Mc Combs, Emory, and Kelly with a scholarship and GMAT waiver. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances to the schools. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.
How to craft an Admit winning M7 profile
Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Profile Analyst & Channel Manager, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: neha@mbaandbeyond.com
Thanks for sharing your profile. Your profile looks good on the surface. To begin with, your work experience is quite impressive. Your transition from IT to defense seems amazing. You should explain this as well as your motivation for doing so. You'll need to talk about the roles and responsibilities you've taken on and the influence they've had. I'm sure you have enough stories to share from your work experience to make your essays stand out! I see a visionary leader in you who understands how to overcome barriers and grow oneself and your organization! About your ECs, is there something you do now? Regarding your GMAT, 710 looks decent. If you can retake, boosting your score by 10-20 points will improve your chances. What are your post-MBA goals? I'd like to learn more about them to recommend schools to you. You can read the story of a military candidate who got into ISB and Schulich after 15 years of military experience. It may help you better relate, and you will get some valuable observations. Recently we have helped one of our applicants- a military veteran to get into Ross, Mc Combs, Emory, and Kelly with a scholarship and GMAT waiver. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances to the schools. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.
How to craft an Admit winning M7 profile
Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Profile Analyst & Channel Manager, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: neha@mbaandbeyond.com
CalvinP
1. General Profile:
(a) Nationality: Indian.
(b) Gender: Male.
(c) Age: 35yrs (as on November 2021).
2. Academics:
(a) Qualification: Graduate | Bachelor in Engineering | University of Rajasthan, India
(b) Duration: 2005 – 2009.
(c) Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(d) CGPA: 7.4
3. Work experience:
(a) Infosys Technologies Ltd|2009-2011|Systems Engineer |Sector: Banking and Finance (American Express Bank) | Technology: Mainframes & Database.
(b) Defence| 2011-Present|Officer in IA | Roles: Manager of Operations (Communication Support to Forces during active Combat Operations) | Officer Commanding (Terrestrial and Satellite Communication Systems for Field Division in Active Combat Role) | Director of Project Cell (Planning and execution of Financial Projects for Capability Development, Infrastructure Development, and Procurement of Equipment for induction of latest technology in IA) |Instructor at Category ‘A’ Military Training Establishment for Officers’ Courses| Chief Manager of Network Administration Team (Secure Army Data Network) |Chief Manager of Division Cyber Security Team.
4. Extra-curriculars:
(a) President, Mathematics Club | 2002-2004 | Senior Secondary School (while in Grade 11th & 12th).
(b) AIESEC | Jaipur Chapter | 2006-2007| Organizing Committee President (Development Traineeships) | Handled a team of four members.
(c) Intern | “Nishant 06” programme under the aegis of The Learning Foundation India (TLFI) | 2006 | Community Social Work Initiative to educate village children | Worked as part of an International Team of Volunteers.
5. MBA Admission:
(a) Test Scores: GMAT | 710 | Q49 | V38 | IR 7 | AWA 5.5 | April 2022 (Only attempt).
(b) Programs Interested in: Full-time MBA.
(c) Class Start year preference: after March 2023.
(d) Target Schools: INSEAD | LBS | HBS | Stanford | Chicago Booth | MIT Sloan | Kellogg | Yale | Michigan Ross.
(a) Nationality: Indian.
(b) Gender: Male.
(c) Age: 35yrs (as on November 2021).
2. Academics:
(a) Qualification: Graduate | Bachelor in Engineering | University of Rajasthan, India
(b) Duration: 2005 – 2009.
(c) Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(d) CGPA: 7.4
3. Work experience:
(a) Infosys Technologies Ltd|2009-2011|Systems Engineer |Sector: Banking and Finance (American Express Bank) | Technology: Mainframes & Database.
(b) Defence| 2011-Present|Officer in IA | Roles: Manager of Operations (Communication Support to Forces during active Combat Operations) | Officer Commanding (Terrestrial and Satellite Communication Systems for Field Division in Active Combat Role) | Director of Project Cell (Planning and execution of Financial Projects for Capability Development, Infrastructure Development, and Procurement of Equipment for induction of latest technology in IA) |Instructor at Category ‘A’ Military Training Establishment for Officers’ Courses| Chief Manager of Network Administration Team (Secure Army Data Network) |Chief Manager of Division Cyber Security Team.
4. Extra-curriculars:
(a) President, Mathematics Club | 2002-2004 | Senior Secondary School (while in Grade 11th & 12th).
(b) AIESEC | Jaipur Chapter | 2006-2007| Organizing Committee President (Development Traineeships) | Handled a team of four members.
(c) Intern | “Nishant 06” programme under the aegis of The Learning Foundation India (TLFI) | 2006 | Community Social Work Initiative to educate village children | Worked as part of an International Team of Volunteers.
5. MBA Admission:
(a) Test Scores: GMAT | 710 | Q49 | V38 | IR 7 | AWA 5.5 | April 2022 (Only attempt).
(b) Programs Interested in: Full-time MBA.
(c) Class Start year preference: after March 2023.
(d) Target Schools: INSEAD | LBS | HBS | Stanford | Chicago Booth | MIT Sloan | Kellogg | Yale | Michigan Ross.
