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Is it worth going for 1 year MBA programs in US? Are they valued at par with 2 year programs?

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if you send it, yes

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Would really appreciate some guidance on what things I can do till next year (apart from getting a great GMAT score) to improve admission chances in Top 20 US MBA schools

What can I do NOW?

1. Still students? Work on your GPA
2. Holiday? Visit campus if possible
3. See how you can improve your profile: Professionally / extracurricular activities
4. Think about recommenders
5. Build your network
5. Research: schools, blogs, scholarships.
6. Prepare for GMAT / GRE

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Is it worth going for 1 year MBA programs in US? Are they valued at par with 2 year programs?

In terms of time, cost, learning and opportunity (most-imp)
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GMAT-760, Work in Social nonprofit organization for 2 years, Now CO FOUNDER AGRITECH, Non branded state level university Undergrad, in 2010 and Again second undergrad Business analytics(2021), GPA in second undergrad 85% , Experience 7 year , Age 28 … I want to apply in next year round 1 . Problems- Age will be 29 and first undergrad completed in 2010
.( I completed my secondary education in 8 year through forward education system,) Kindly guide for next year R1 relevant in the term of age and first undergrad year..

I see no problem in your age. 30. or 31 is fine as well. your GMAT sounds great!
your professional experience sounds great!

see my above post on "what can I do now to improve my profile" , and talk to me around May to start R1 applications

I am on [email protected]

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Is it worth going for 1 year MBA programs in US? Are they valued at par with 2 year programs?

it really depends. the simple answer is yes, the longer answer is: can you manage to secure a job without an internship?
but if you do get into Kellogg, Cornell Emory or NYU 1Y MBAs, these are all GREAT programs...

you can find a list here of the best 1-year MBA programs: https://www.aringo.com/mba-1y-one-year-programs/

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In terms of time, cost, learning and opportunity (most-imp)
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the ROI is better (cause you pay less, and start working faster) it is all dependant on what you are looking for. naturally, this is less good for career switchers for example...

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What is the drawbacks with reapplicant ?

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interesting profile, mediocre GMAT. it will be hard to get into a top 10 US university, but you can get into a top 20 US university or any EU school...

For a detailed profile review, please send me your CV, GMAT score, school wish list and any other info to [email protected]

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How much GMAT should I target?

I believe I can push till 730-740

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HSW or M7 prefer younger candidate ?

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What is the drawbacks with reapplicant ?

schools know you have applied in the past, and will check your past application. they didn’t accept you once, so the first thing they will look for, is "what has changed" if nothing (= same job, the same GMAT), your chances are low. if you manage to improve your GMAT, or get a nice promotion and change some of your story, then schools might favor you, as you seem to really want them (you tired one year, and trying again now)

but again, you have to show progress, and you have to re-write some of the essays...

Harvard is proud of the fact that 10% of their students are reapplicants...

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I believe I can push till 730-740

the higher the better.
M7 school averages are 730, and if you come from a super-competitive background, then you really want to score above the school’s averages. naturally, GMAT is just one factor...

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HSW or M7 prefer younger candidate ?

younger in comparison to who?
most top MBA programs average student age is 27-28... in EU, it might be 28-29...
Kind of the same

BUT, don’t worry about this too much. you should count years of experience. average here is 4-6 years of full time experiend. and schools DO NOT LIKE candidates with more than 12 years of experience( 10 starts to be a grey area too)

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Work History (GMAT 760 AGE-28 GPA FIRST UNDERGRAD-65% SECOND UNDERGRAD-85%)
2013-12 - 2014-12
Program officer - People’s vigilance committee of human rights( Founded by Nominee of Nobel
peace prize)
Imparted entrepreneurial skill training to 150 farmers and marginalised community,
result - Built 10 farmers successfully entrepreneur
2014-12- 2016-10- Entrepreneur in Residence (Part Time-Non Profit)
2016-10- present - Board member- People’s Vigilance Committee of Human Rights
Build 3 farmers producing organisations.
Social entrepreneurship- Added1000 farmers in skill development programs.
Outcome: Empowerment and economic development of 3 successful farmer produce
organisations or cooperative societies, generating $1 Lakh turnover.
2014-12 - present Co- Founder
Harvestify Pvt ltd
First generation entrepreneur agritech and clean tech grew the company from an idea to a
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Sourced exclusive research based non GMO agri grains from African region, resulting in 20%
cost saving for the client.
Established partnership with Reliance, NTPC (Indian conglomerate) and Hershey India pvt ltd
for agriculture waste based innovative products used as industrial fuel which replaces carbon
fuels.
Create and bridging 5 seeds production Farmers cooperatives societies,
Results 1200 farmers successfully empowered and total revenue of society
More than 100000$ per annum
Launch startup operations in Uganda,generated $1M business in a six month period.
Education and internship
2006-06 - 2010-07 Bachelor Of Pharmacy
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal
2011-01 - 2012-02 Diploma in Financial and Business Management
Bhabha Institute of Management Science , Alwar
Internship -Rusoma pharma.ltd - Risk analysis and strategy 2012-02-- 2012-07
Pharma manufacturing company 5 month unpaid.
2012-07 - 2013-08 Diploma in Export and import management
Bhabha Institute of Management Science,Alwar , Alwar
Volunteer cum internship - 09-2013- 12-2013
People’s vigilance committee for human rights
Strategy and empowerment in farmers group
2019-07 - 2021-08 Bachelor of Business administration (Business Analytics)
LNCT University Bhopal. Awards1. Outstanding achievement in entrepreneurship - Undergraduate school alumni
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2. Young social entrepreneur award by Indian achievers forum
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kindly provide option of fit school for R2 now ...