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17 Dec 2016, 07:34
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Hello mbaMission! I want to apply to MBA next year (and actually start the MBA in 2018) and would highly appreciate an honest review of my profile. Suggestions on a global application strategy are also welcome!
My Profile
Nationality: Brazilian
Age: 28 years
Gender: Male
GMAT score: 770 (Q51 V44)
Work experience: 4.5 years
Industry: Renewable Energy
I joined a big energy manufacturer in 2010 through a special program in which the company financed my two-year Master studies in France. After completing my Master, I had a job offer in the R&D department, where I have been working since (across different projects). Currently an R&D program manager in addition to performing technical work (simulation, testing, software development, etc.). Also supervising a contractor (software developer).
Education:
Master of science in Mechanical Engineering from Grenoble INP - ENSE3 (France). With honors.
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil). Consistently ranked as the best undergraduate course for Electrical Engineering in Brazil.
Exchange student (6 months) in Electrical Engineering at Michigan Technological University (US). Full scholarship (tuition + living costs) from Brazilian government. Dean’s list (GPA 3.75/4.00).
Extracurricular activities:
• Member of the company’s guitar club (weekly practice + annual presentation)
• Volunteer in institution that helps international students in France (math and French support)
• Globetrotter: passion for traveling (Argentina, United States, Canada, UAE, over 15 countries in Europe and many places in Brazil)
Languages: Portuguese (native), English and French (fluent)
Short-term career goal: Management consulting or Leadership Development Program in Energy or Technology company
Long-term career goal (more than 5 years post MBA): manager/director at an Energy or Technology company
Target schools: INSEAD, MIT Sloan, Rotman (special interest in living in Canada post-MBA), IE
Thanks in advance!
Pedro
My Profile
Nationality: Brazilian
Age: 28 years
Gender: Male
GMAT score: 770 (Q51 V44)
Work experience: 4.5 years
Industry: Renewable Energy
I joined a big energy manufacturer in 2010 through a special program in which the company financed my two-year Master studies in France. After completing my Master, I had a job offer in the R&D department, where I have been working since (across different projects). Currently an R&D program manager in addition to performing technical work (simulation, testing, software development, etc.). Also supervising a contractor (software developer).
Education:
Master of science in Mechanical Engineering from Grenoble INP - ENSE3 (France). With honors.
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil). Consistently ranked as the best undergraduate course for Electrical Engineering in Brazil.
Exchange student (6 months) in Electrical Engineering at Michigan Technological University (US). Full scholarship (tuition + living costs) from Brazilian government. Dean’s list (GPA 3.75/4.00).
Extracurricular activities:
• Member of the company’s guitar club (weekly practice + annual presentation)
• Volunteer in institution that helps international students in France (math and French support)
• Globetrotter: passion for traveling (Argentina, United States, Canada, UAE, over 15 countries in Europe and many places in Brazil)
Languages: Portuguese (native), English and French (fluent)
Short-term career goal: Management consulting or Leadership Development Program in Energy or Technology company
Long-term career goal (more than 5 years post MBA): manager/director at an Energy or Technology company
Target schools: INSEAD, MIT Sloan, Rotman (special interest in living in Canada post-MBA), IE
Thanks in advance!
Pedro
19 Dec 2016, 12:43
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Hi Pedro,
Thanks for your post, and good for you for planning ahead; that will only benefit you in the long run throughout this process.
In looking at your profile, overall it looks solid so far and while the schools you are interested in are quite competitive, I would feel they are worth a shot for you. Keep in mind the admissions process is holistic, so the admissions committee considers all that you share with them. Based on the info I have here, the following strengths are apparent:
-great GMAT (congrats!)
-solid academics, demonstrated quant/analytical skills
-extensive international experience which is a plus for all schools (and basically a requirement at INSEAD)
-volunteering experience (the more recent and frequent the better but any is better than none)
In terms of weaknesses, nothing major stands out to me thus far; let me know if you have any concerns. I think the 'challenge' is simply that many of these schools are SO competitive (MIT being the toughest on your list, accepting less than 15% of applicants for example!!), that they do have to turn away people who ARE qualified, every admissions cycle, due to lack of space. So try to highlight areas that you feel you have as strengths that perhaps others might now; which can be professional and/or personal strengths, skills and/or experiences. Certainly your international experiences will be one area to build out, and illustrate how those experiences have shaped you.
Keep in touch in the coming 6-9 months and let us know what other q's you may have; feel free to sign up for a free consultation if desired as it gets closer. Spend some time if possible researching specific schools and speak with current students/alum at each. Those who plan well in advance will often start working on apps in late spring/early summer, in prep for Round 1 Sept or Oct. (And keep in mind sometimes apps/essays do change, they'll each be released at some point in the summer).
Good luck and let us know how it all goes!
Thanks for your post, and good for you for planning ahead; that will only benefit you in the long run throughout this process.
In looking at your profile, overall it looks solid so far and while the schools you are interested in are quite competitive, I would feel they are worth a shot for you. Keep in mind the admissions process is holistic, so the admissions committee considers all that you share with them. Based on the info I have here, the following strengths are apparent:
-great GMAT (congrats!)
-solid academics, demonstrated quant/analytical skills
-extensive international experience which is a plus for all schools (and basically a requirement at INSEAD)
-volunteering experience (the more recent and frequent the better but any is better than none)
In terms of weaknesses, nothing major stands out to me thus far; let me know if you have any concerns. I think the 'challenge' is simply that many of these schools are SO competitive (MIT being the toughest on your list, accepting less than 15% of applicants for example!!), that they do have to turn away people who ARE qualified, every admissions cycle, due to lack of space. So try to highlight areas that you feel you have as strengths that perhaps others might now; which can be professional and/or personal strengths, skills and/or experiences. Certainly your international experiences will be one area to build out, and illustrate how those experiences have shaped you.
Keep in touch in the coming 6-9 months and let us know what other q's you may have; feel free to sign up for a free consultation if desired as it gets closer. Spend some time if possible researching specific schools and speak with current students/alum at each. Those who plan well in advance will often start working on apps in late spring/early summer, in prep for Round 1 Sept or Oct. (And keep in mind sometimes apps/essays do change, they'll each be released at some point in the summer).
Good luck and let us know how it all goes!
20 Dec 2016, 10:32
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Hello Jen,
Thank you for taking the time to write this feedback!
I will keep your offer for a consultation in mind, so we may speak again next year.
Best wishes to you and all the mbaMission team,
Pedro
Thank you for taking the time to write this feedback!
I will keep your offer for a consultation in mind, so we may speak again next year.
Best wishes to you and all the mbaMission team,
Pedro
mbaMissionJenK
Hi Pedro,
Thanks for your post, and good for you for planning ahead; that will only benefit you in the long run throughout this process.
In looking at your profile, overall it looks solid so far and while the schools you are interested in are quite competitive, I would feel they are worth a shot for you. Keep in mind the admissions process is holistic, so the admissions committee considers all that you share with them. Based on the info I have here, the following strengths are apparent:
-great GMAT (congrats!)
-solid academics, demonstrated quant/analytical skills
-extensive international experience which is a plus for all schools (and basically a requirement at INSEAD)
-volunteering experience (the more recent and frequent the better but any is better than none)
In terms of weaknesses, nothing major stands out to me thus far; let me know if you have any concerns. I think the 'challenge' is simply that many of these schools are SO competitive (MIT being the toughest on your list, accepting less than 15% of applicants for example!!), that they do have to turn away people who ARE qualified, every admissions cycle, due to lack of space. So try to highlight areas that you feel you have as strengths that perhaps others might now; which can be professional and/or personal strengths, skills and/or experiences. Certainly your international experiences will be one area to build out, and illustrate how those experiences have shaped you.
Keep in touch in the coming 6-9 months and let us know what other q's you may have; feel free to sign up for a free consultation if desired as it gets closer. Spend some time if possible researching specific schools and speak with current students/alum at each. Those who plan well in advance will often start working on apps in late spring/early summer, in prep for Round 1 Sept or Oct. (And keep in mind sometimes apps/essays do change, they'll each be released at some point in the summer).
Good luck and let us know how it all goes!
Thanks for your post, and good for you for planning ahead; that will only benefit you in the long run throughout this process.
In looking at your profile, overall it looks solid so far and while the schools you are interested in are quite competitive, I would feel they are worth a shot for you. Keep in mind the admissions process is holistic, so the admissions committee considers all that you share with them. Based on the info I have here, the following strengths are apparent:
-great GMAT (congrats!)
-solid academics, demonstrated quant/analytical skills
-extensive international experience which is a plus for all schools (and basically a requirement at INSEAD)
-volunteering experience (the more recent and frequent the better but any is better than none)
In terms of weaknesses, nothing major stands out to me thus far; let me know if you have any concerns. I think the 'challenge' is simply that many of these schools are SO competitive (MIT being the toughest on your list, accepting less than 15% of applicants for example!!), that they do have to turn away people who ARE qualified, every admissions cycle, due to lack of space. So try to highlight areas that you feel you have as strengths that perhaps others might now; which can be professional and/or personal strengths, skills and/or experiences. Certainly your international experiences will be one area to build out, and illustrate how those experiences have shaped you.
Keep in touch in the coming 6-9 months and let us know what other q's you may have; feel free to sign up for a free consultation if desired as it gets closer. Spend some time if possible researching specific schools and speak with current students/alum at each. Those who plan well in advance will often start working on apps in late spring/early summer, in prep for Round 1 Sept or Oct. (And keep in mind sometimes apps/essays do change, they'll each be released at some point in the summer).
Good luck and let us know how it all goes!
