Niha01 wrote:
I am an IT professional with a total of 7 years of experience. I have worked on several projects with domains varying from Banking, Travel and Hospitability to Media/Entertainment. I have had the opportunity to explore all the phases of software development lifecycle, worked as java developer for a year, then moved to the support and maintenance projects and currently I am working as an automation engineer. Pursuing MBA would provide me the platform to conquer the business world and will hone my leadership skills. I have always been interested in taking charge of things, leading to change and grow personally and professionally in the journey. What are the chances of me getting into any top 50 colleges across UK, Europe, Asia and India. Even if I perfect my GMAT score, I am worried my profile isn't extraordinary. Any insight on this would be really helpful and appreciated.
Thank you !
Hello
Niha01,
You’ve expressed a worry that many applicants have when applying to MBA programs. From what you have shared, you seem to have a lot of material that you can leverage in your applications.
While numbers like GMAT scores and undergrad GPAS are a big part of one’s candidacy, you are correct that they are not the end-all be-all.
This is where defining your personal story comes into play (an area that
Personal MBA Coach clients often need the most help with). In order to craft a winning story, I advise you to start with the following process:
- Make a list of everything you have done in your life and take the time to write it all down. Think carefully about the decisions you have made, activities you enjoy and most importantly, why you made those choices.
- Think about your future goals. What do you want to do after you earn your MBA and again, why?
- Next, look for a theme! What single idea connects these together? This is the hard part, so give it time.
Business schools want to know how you will make the business world (and the world more broadly) better when you leave their campuses. They also want to know how you will leave a unique mark.
I would need to know a bit more about your profile to tell you your chances of getting into a top 50 college in the UK, Europe, Asia or India. I will say, however, that if you do perfect your GMAT and connect all aspects of your profile into a compelling and consistent story, you should have some good options.
We work with lots of folks in the months and years ahead of applying and we can tell you exactly what you need to do to improve your profile. The early planning clients do the best. Take a look at our
Early MBA Planning services to get started.
Happy to further discuss your profile and other areas you can focus on for improvement –
scott@personalmbacoach.com.
Regards,
Personal MBA Coach