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Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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Location: United Kingdom
Concentration: Strategy, Technology
WE:Consulting (Computer Software)
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18 Jan 2011, 04:50
Hi,
I am planning to apply in LBS R3. Below are my details
Age: 26
Experience: 7 yrs before the start of the program
GMAT: Taking mid feb. expected 680
Nationality: Pakistani
Undergrad: BS computer science from top CS university in the country gpa: 2.34 bcz of relative grading. equals 68% 2:1 degree. Full national scholarship holder. Distinction in secondary and high schools (A grades).
WE: Entrepreneur for 7 years. Worked in Pakistan(4 yrs), Dubai(1 month) and London(3 years).
I am running my own software company with a team of 10 software engineers based in pakistan. We provide offshore software development services to small and medium sized companies located worldwide. Worked with a couple of Fortune 500 clients. Worked in London in an IT Company for 2 years to gain some UK experience. Currently working as a Technology Consultant for British Telecom for last 6 months. At the sametime doing business development and remotely managing offshore team. Have some clients in London as well.
Extracurricular activites: Play club cricket, team captain. lead my team to win the league last season. Voluntary work in earthquake and flood relief efforts etc.
Post MBA goals: work at MBB as a management/ Strategy consultant for 3-4 years and then setup my own management and technology consulting firm at a large scale.
My other choices are Oxford and cambrige.
Please advise my suitability for the above programs. How much time i should allocate to write my LBS essays. is 1 week enough?
Thanks in advance