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Can anyone please help me on how to convert my indian 10 point cgpa to 4 point gpa

Hello,

I'm planning to apply for Alberta School of Business - 2019 Intake
Please review my profile.

I'm would like to pursue MBA with Business Analytics Focus

Nationality- Indian
Gender- Male
Xth- 88%
XIIth - 93.8%
Undergrad- B.Tech from IIT
CGPA- 5.87/10 (Major drawback but I can justify)
TOEFL- Exempted
GMAT- 630 ( Q-48 V-29)

Work Experience:

1. I worked as a Software Developer in HCL for 3years 2 months.
- Involved in development and maintenance of US client (Cisco) product.
- Daily interaction with development, escalation and sales team.
- Won award for customer satisfaction.
2. Now working as Business Development Intern in consultancy firm.

Additional Experience or Certification:

I wanted to move Analytics domain but business end of it.
1. Applied Data Analytics Using R - (Taught by IIT Madras Profs)
2. Certified Base Programmer for SAS

Extra Curricular:

1. Won students elections and elected as the Representative of Badminton Sport.
2. Led the Badminton team to Inter-IIT sports meet held at IIT Delhi (2010), IIT Kharagpur (2011) and IIT Roorkee (2012)
3. Organized an event in Annual Cultural Fest of IIT
4. Member of Marketing and Sponsorship Team of Cultural Fest.
5. Volunteer for a NGO (empowering women and providing education for children etc) founded in College

Can anyone evaluate?

Nationality- Indian
Gender- Male
Xth- 10 Cgpa
XIIth – 90%
Undergrad- B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Thapar University
CGPA- 8.1/10
TOEFL- exempted
GMAT- 610 ( Q-45, V-28, AWA-4.5, IR-7)

Professional Experience:

•Currently Working for 2 years in Amadeus Labs Bangalore as a Software Developer.
•Handled three major Implementation projects in 2years , completed tasks as a sole person within tight deadlines and trained and mentored many new comers and mentored an intern program for 5 months
•Received the award of Best employee within the division and team in different quarters.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

•74th Chemistry Olympiad in 2013.
•Science Project on Electrostatic Precipitator at Zonal/District/State level.
•Participated in Science & Maths Olympiad.
•Best Trainee in Cetpa Pvt. LTD
SUMMER TRAINING/ PROJECT SEMESTER UNDERTAKEN:

•Electronic Voting Machine using 8051 Microcontroller.
• Quiz Game, Alarm Clock using 8051 Microcontroller.
•Carry Look Ahead and Ripple Carry Adder using Cmos and comparison.
•Data Encryption Using Matlab Software.
•Comparison of Bellmen –Ford with Kruskal‘s Algorithm.
•Infinitesimally Small Dipole using CST studio.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

•Student Coordinator of Career Guidance and Personal Counselling Cell.
•Participated in National Science Drama Competition at National Level.
•Participated in English/Hindi debate Competition at State, District & Zonal Level.
•Participated in English/Hindi Essay Writing Competition at State, District & Zonal Level.
•Participated in English/ Hindi Declamation Competition at National, State, district & Zonal Level.
•Participated in Science Drama at State, District &Zonal Level.
•Active Member of AIESEC at Thapar University.
•Active Member of Robotics Society at Thapar University.
•Library Secretary at Hostel –B in Thapar University.
•Volunteered for IIM Internship Program.
•Campus Ambassador for Tech Fest
•Participated in quizzes at School Level.

Can I get into Alberta Mba Program or any other university in canada

I am seeking some help to get my profile evaluated before starting my application. Can anyone please help me with it?

Hi Everyone

Looking for feedback on my profile. My priority is towards any university that can give me a good scholarship.

Background
24-year-old Indian Male

Education
BA in Accounting and Finance from a high ranked Malaysian private university - 3.37/4 CGPA

GMAT: 690 - 48Q/36V
IELTS: Yet to take

Work Experience
3 years - Marketing and General Management in family business (of which I am a director)
1.5 years - Project Coordinator in a Tech startup

Community Service
-3 months as a team lead in an Indian NGO that works toward the upliftment of weaker sections of society through education and empowerment

- 9 months in a Malaysian NGO that crowdsourced funds for Rohingyan Refugees in Bangladesh

- organized charity soccer tournaments and treasure hunts for orphanages.

- organized donation drive for flood-affected victims

Co-curricular activities & achievements
- Awarded for work and contribution to Covid affected areas by an Indian NGO
- Awarded for creating a positive work environment at a tech startup
- captained soccer team on various levels and won tournaments
- academic award for exceptional performance in high school

Short term goals: general consulting or tech consulting post-MBA
Long-term goals: get into a decision-making role or entrepreneurship.

Open to suggestions regarding other universities that I can target

Thanks a lot!

Hey NazGMAT ,

I am tagging our awesome consultants MBAnBConsulting MiMEssay AugustAcademy Admissionado mbaMissionDebbie who can evaluate your profile for the Schools you are applying to and help you with your queries.

Best of luck with your applications 🙌

Thank you.

-Romil

Hi romil666

Thanks a lot for the tags. Looking forward to their feedback.

All the best to your applications too!

NazGMAT:

Thank you for sharing your credentials for all of to review! If your priority is to gain admission and secure a scholarship, I would suggest you consider the following options*:

(1) Georgetown (McDonough)
(2) UNC (Kenan-Flagler)
(3) Cornell (Johnson)
(4) Indiana (Kelley)
(5) Washington (Foster)

*I am not sure if you will definitely get into these programs and how much you would receive in merit-based scholarship.

The two big issues in your profile are that you have only a 690 on the GMAT and you are coming from a very competitive demographic. That makes things difficult for you to gain admission and to be in the mix for a scholarship. Would you consider retaking the exam? 30+ points would go a long way in helping your chances.

Good luck,
Admissionado

Hi Admissionado

Wow! Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I will be applying to few schools in the first round. Plan B is to retake and apply in the second round.

Thanks again for your review.

Hello,


Nationality- Indian
Gender- Male
Xth- 75%
XIIth - 75%
Undergrad- B.Tech. in Engineering from Mumbai University
CGPA- 7.75/10 (GPA - 3.3/4)
TOEFL/IELTS- Yet to take
GMAT- 540 (Just gave mocks so far. Planning to book a slot for December second half - hopefully will cross 680/690)

Work Exp :
1. Worked for two years and six months in a mechanical engineering firm in Mumbai. Progression from Trainee to Project Engineer.
- Key Responsibilities include: Project Management, Contract management, inventory management (short-term), marketing

Volunteer Experience :
1. Served as the General Secretary in the MCYM (Mumbai, India), which is a youth body specializing in the upliftment of the youth members of the church. Promoted to the position of President two months back. I will be serving as the president for the next two years

Extra-Curricular:
1. Sports Cabinet Head - 1 year.
2. Musician - Leading the church choir for the last three years

Do I have a chance at UoAlberta MBA?

Any suggestion on improving my profile will be much appreciated. Thank you.

Hello,


Nationality- Canadian
Gender- Male
Age - 34
Undergrad- B.B.A NAIt
GPA 3.89/4

GMAT- 640 (43Q 35V) GRE 321 (163Q, 158V) - Both are official scores. the GRE to GMAT converter puts these scores as equal, but the GRE would seem to be a bit higher when I look at GRE/GMAT average entrance scores

Work Experience :
- Electrical construction/project management experience for ~7 years
- Government project management/process redesign for ~3 years
-Government team leader/contract holder~ 1 year



Volunteer Experience :
10 years exp with lights, sound, tech, setup, and teardown for local church/homeless soup kitchen organization



Specifically looking for entry into part-time MBA at UA

Profile review, advice, and application pointers would be most appreciated.

Hi austinmathew,

Thank you for sharing your profile. Starting with the stats, your undergrad GPA seems quite good. I suggest you should target at least 700+ GMAT; it will maximize your chances. On the work front, your work experience is lower than the average required. You will need to make your profile stand out. Talking about the responsibilities you've taken on will demonstrate your potential. In terms of voluntary work, your applications should represent a collaborative leader and a compassionate person. You have been promoted to president, which surely indicates your maturity as a leader and how effectively you contributed to the community. Your ECs are good as well. Speaking about all this with enthusiasm would add diversity to your profile, and adcoms will get to know different aspects of your personality.

Overall you have a good profile and do have a chance at Alberta. What are your post-mba goals? It plays a vital role while shortlisting the b-schools. What will matter most in your application is how you connect the experiential dots and build a great story to stand out from other applicants in the pool. You may want to read an article on low GMAT success story to Rotman, you will get some insights If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you to discuss your profile in length and further chances to b-schools. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

How to maximize your chances for top MBA programs

Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Profile Analyst & Channel Manager, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: neha@mbaandbeyond.com

Hi tortex,

Thank you for sharing your profile. To begin with, your undergrad GPA is good, and you have a low GMAT score, but it is quite good for Alberta. As the average GMAT score for Alberta is 619. However, your overall profile is the most important. We recently assisted an applicant with a GMAT score of 640 to get admission to IE Business School. As a result, other areas of your profile must make up for a low GMAT score. On the work front, you have good 11 years of work experience. You didn't share much, but I'm assuming it is good and impactful. You can share an instance where you were in a leadership position, adding leadership attributes to your profile. What are your post-MBA goals? You must present compelling reasons for pursuing a PT MBA, as well as how an MBA from Alberta will help you fill gaps in your profile and achieve your goals. The most crucial aspect of your profile is how you connect the dots and tell a compelling narrative. Overall, a good profile and a shot at the business school. 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 b-schools. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

How to maximize your chances for top MBA programs

Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Profile Analyst & Channel Manager, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: neha@mbaandbeyond.com

Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Age: 33 years
Undergrad Information: Bachelors in Mechanical Engg from Mumbai university.
CGPA: 6.5 /10
GMAT:640 (Q-46,V-32, AWA-5, IR-3)
IELTS: 8/9

Work experience: 10 years of exp in the technical field of refrigeration,

- Sales Engineer in one of the manufacturing companies. (7 yrs),
- Business development executive for refrigeration products trading company. (2 yrs),
- Sales Manager at a contracting company. (8 months)
* All experiences are while working in Dubai and with highly reputed MNC's.
* Huge exposure to International business, specifically to Indian, Middle East, African and European markets.
* An all-around experience working for Manufacturing, trading and, contracting companies has given me a valuable insight
into different ways these businesses operate and their approach towards the complete project cycle, right from its inception to handover.

Short term Goal: Target Senior managerial roles such as Product Manager/ General manager to manage the refrigeration product segment in a manufacturing company.
Long term Goal: Set up a consultancy firm to provide technical consultation for turnkey solutions for industrial refrigeration and cold chain distribution channels

Community work: personal level monetary supports only,
Nothing significant with any particular organisation that could be mentioned.

I would highly appreciate it if anyone could advise my chances to an MBA program at Alberta university or likewise top business schools.

naufil:

You have a good profile for Alberta - overall well-balanced.

My biggest concern is your starting age. Alberta skews a little older (average age of 29) so it's not as much of a hurdle as some other top schools that hover around 26-27. Obviously there's nothing you can do about that!

Still, I don't think that will hold you back necessarily. Make sure you write great essays and articulate that really cool career goal you have laid out in this post.

Good luck,
Admissionado