nerdyetcool wrote:
Hi Linda - I would really appreciate a Profile evaluation. Thank you very much.
25/Indian/Male
1) Work Ex
Total of 1.5 Years to date.(Will be 2.5 during application ).
1 Yr in Local Strategy Consulting Shop in India. Worked with Fortune 50 clients on their India projects. Significant responsibly.
0.5 Yrs in Big 3 Consulting Firm(BB - Not Mckinsey) in the US.
In addition to above During time at Stanford(15 months) worked part time with Stanford's Endowment as Research Analyst.
2) Your GMAT.
770/ Q 50 / V 45 /6.0 ( No IR - took the old test)
3) College.
Bachelors in Engineering(Computer Science) from Well known Regional university in India. 80%/100% - Top 5%le
Graduate Degree in Engineering Management from Stanford- GPA 3.95
4) Interned directly under extremely well known CEO of Fortune 500 company in India. Possible recommendation letter.
CEO part of TIME 100: The Most Influential People in the World List
Significant work/leadership with Alumni Association of undergrad college. Started Mentoring program which has impacted 100+ students.
Was also head of major technical society for region ( with 6000+ Students Members).
Assistant campaign manager for election campaign of candidate to Indian State legislature. Worked full time for a month .
Apart from overall responsibilities, was specifically responsible for technology outreach and youth appeal. Candidate was elected with a margin of 20,000+ Votes
Strong interest in improving public education in India. Chose location of Big 3 office partly due to fact that it had a significant education practice.
Some volunteering experience with Teach for India .Working with a $200 Million+ company in India on their CSR strategy. Formal leadership responsibility in CSR with company(on their CSR committee). Company has schools running and more in pipeline. Key influence in their decision to pursue more schools.
6) target programs.
Harvard
Stanford
Wharton
Booth
7) Recommenders
Partner at Firm ( HBS MBA)
Partner at Firm ( ( Education Practice Partner )
Potential - Fortune 500 CEO
Potential - CEO of $200 M Company in India where I work on their CSR initiative. Have been involved for 5+ Years.
8) Post-MBA goal
Continue in firm for the foreseeable future and again more experience- specifically with the education practice.
Long term would like to make a difference in Education in India .Would ideally like to be a Not for Profit CEO .
Very impressive. You have a competitive profile for your target programs, albeit you are on the young side. Apply R1 this fall and see how you do. If you don't get in this time, continue excelling, leading and initiating and time will take care of your youth while allowing you to build an extraordinary record of achievement.
If you would like
help with your MBA application,please let me know.
Best,
Linda