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Please evaluate my profile 09 Dec 2016, 23:13
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Dear mbaMission,

Please help me evaluate my profile and choose the schools I should apply to. I'm planning to apply for Round 2 admissions in January 2017.

Background: Indian Male aged 25

GMAT: 740

Education:
PESIT, Bangalore.
B.E. specializing in Computer Science (from 2009-2013).
Scored 71.1% -> First Class With Distinction

Experience:
Adobe Systems, Bangalore (2013-Present)
Software Development Engineer 2

Volunteer Activities:
Volunteered at Spastics Society Of India

Additional:
Started a small startup in college (2012)
Extensive traveler - Traveled to 19 countries so far

Target Schools:
Any top school should do, including international schools. The current list I had in mind was: Stanford, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, Cambridge, National University of Singapore, HKUST
I would prefer a 1 year course over a 2 year course.

Thank you so much!
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Hi - thanks for writing! Your academics (GPA/GMAT) are solid, which is good given that you're applying from a very competitive demographic.

Can you share why you are applying to MBA programs this year? What are your career goals, and what is your desired post-graduation geography? Also, if you could provide a bit more detail behind your volunteer involvement that would be helpful as well.

Also, keep in mind that Stanford and MIT don't have 1-year programs, but Kellogg does.


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Dear mbaMission,

Please help me evaluate my profile and choose the schools I should apply to. I'm planning to apply for Round 2 admissions in January 2017.

Background: Indian Male aged 25

GMAT: 740

Education:
PESIT, Bangalore.
B.E. specializing in Computer Science (from 2009-2013).
Scored 71.1% -> First Class With Distinction

Experience:
Adobe Systems, Bangalore (2013-Present)
Software Development Engineer 2

Volunteer Activities:
Volunteered at Spastics Society Of India

Additional:
Started a small startup in college (2012)
Extensive traveler - Traveled to 19 countries so far

Target Schools:
Any top school should do, including international schools. The current list I had in mind was: Stanford, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, Cambridge, National University of Singapore, HKUST
I would prefer a 1 year course over a 2 year course.

Thank you so much!
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Hi,

Thanks for your response!

My long term goal is to be an entrepreneur. I want to do an MBA now to proceed further on this objective. I do not have a preferred geography as such post graduation.
My volunteer involvement was in painting the buildings in the society and in digitization of their records.

Thanks a lot!
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Got it, thanks for clarifying! Here are some key areas to think about:

Regarding your entrepreneurial aspirations - what types of industries are you interested in disrupting, and what are your goals within entrepreneurship (target market, plan to get investors, etc.)? Also, since you worked on a startup in college, what lessons did you learn from that experience that you'd be able to apply? Definitely consider these questions as you craft your career goal story - since AdComs know how difficult it is to start a business, knowing and communicating these insights will help you present in your essays/interviews a credible and well-thought out path.

Also, regarding your work experience to date, how has your work in software development inspired your goal (and if it hasn't directly, then what transferrable skills do you feel you have that you can apply to starting a venture?) In addition, think about the aspects of your work experience that will help you stand out: international exposure, promotions, project lead responsibilities and highlight those in your resume as well as in your essays.

Hope that helps! Keep me postd on any other questions :)


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Hi,

Thanks for your response!

My long term goal is to be an entrepreneur. I want to do an MBA now to proceed further on this objective. I do not have a preferred geography as such post graduation.
My volunteer involvement was in painting the buildings in the society and in digitization of their records.

Thanks a lot!
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