AsifBD wrote:
Hello. I am a 25 year old male from a developing nation. Can you please evaluate my profile based on the following? I am planning to apply this year for 2015 intake. I want to choose some good schools. But confused on which schools shall I apply with the following profile. I have included details. I am looking for a good MBA program. Please help me by mentioning some school names where I will be competitive. Thanks.
Post MBA Goal: Want to move into Consulting from the financial services industry.
Back up plan: Will develop my career in the financial services industy
Academic Profile:
GMAT 660 (Q48, V32, AWA 6, IR 6), IELTS 8, Undergrad CGPA 3.86 (BBA major in Finance from a Top 5 University in Bangladesh in 2013)
Professional Work Experience:
Dec 2013 - Present: A US based private equity firm in Bangladesh (will be 19 months by June 30, 2015)
Investment Analyst
- Analyse financial Statements of SMEs to make Investment Decision
- Monitoring Investments, preparing financial models
- Dealing with New Clients to Complete the Investment Process
- Conduct HR functions as required.
- Engage and fulfil all administrative works to close a new deal
(project)
- Maintaining liaison with USA Head-quarter for inputs, reporting,
improvements and discussing outcomes.
- Prepare budget and financial plan for portfolio companies
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013: A US based private equity firm in Bangladesh (3months)
Intern
- Evaluate SME profiles, assist in administrative works.
Dec 2012 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh
Conference Aide, Friends of ’71
- In charge of full support to the Guests
- Managed Scheduling for the guest’s various programs
- Maintained Communication with the Guests about official events
2010 - 2013 Needle to Fashion (Family Business)
Needle to Fashion is an embroidery house.
Accounts and Administrative Officer
- Prepared Financial Statements
- Maintained the journal entries
- Engaged in budgeting, and cost controlling activities
- Maintained communication with foreign buyers
2010 – 2013 Mentored Students
Private Tutor
- Full study guidance to high school and primary School students
- Mentored students for MBA Admission tests
EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Maintained all administrative works and Scheduled all activities as Class Representative at University
Organized Social Events
Founder of a inter-university formal Voluntary group
Volunteered in the Social Welfare Club at University
Ensured successful arrangement of the Science Fair as Volunteer at school
Arranged seminars and career counseling sessions at University
Helped students by providing information on GMAT and Business Schools as the Admin of the largest facebook group of Bangladeshi aspiring GMAT test takers
Arranged free seminar to help Bangladeshi students perform well in GMAT
HONOURS AND AWARDS
2nd Runner-up of Biz Maestros 2013 (A marketing case competition) arranged by Unilever Bangladesh
Champion of ROBI YTP intra University Case study competition (arranged by ROBI Axiata Limited)
Lead the Team to top 30 in Inter University HSBC Business Case Competition
Made to the top 100 among 1500+ participants at Battle of Minds 2013 arranged by British American Tobacco Bangladesh
Winner of a Case Study Competition arranged by Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF)
Hey there,
Well things look pretty good so far.
You are in a good industry, graduated from a good school, and have good grades.
Not too bad.
Your GMAT is kinda so-so. I mean, it's not bad, but it's not that great either.
But the biggest weakness of your profile is that at 19 months of work experience, you aren't really experienced enough to apply to an MBA. I mean you CAN apply, and you CAN try, but this will significantly weaken your profile, and I'd advise against it.
Especially, since if you wait one year, you will have the opportunity to:
- improve your GMAT
- improve your profile
- gain more relevant experience
all of which can help you significantly in your application.
What do you think?
Best,
JF
close
24 Oct 2014, 03:12
