Hi
I would like to know in which B-Schools amongst the Top 20 do I stand a chance. Preferred location would be Asia/Europe, but if its a strong brand then US also works. I gave my GMAT last year but didnot apply to any schools. Thinking to apply for the 2018 admission batch. Please also suggest if I stand a chance at getting scholarships at any of the schools you suggest.
Indian Male 25 years
Scores/ Grades :
10th (CBSE) - 92%
12th (CBSE) - 92%
GPA [BTech CSE from SRM Univ, 4 years] - 8.5(on a scale of10)
GMAT [gave in Nov 2016] - 710 (Q-48 V-40 IR-7 AW-5.5)
Work Ex [3 years during college + 4 years after that] -
1. Did a startup during college for 3 years.
2. After College joined the largest decision sciences company as an Analyst. Was there for 2 years
3. Currently, leading the Data Sciences team at a FinTech Startup. Have been here for 2 years as well. Apart from the Data Sciences, ML and AI part of what I do, I have been working directly with CxOs here to help them do data informed strategising, projections etc.
Strong Points -
a. Awards
1. Was awarded 50% Scholarship in my college. Rest of the expenses I managed from the money I made doing the startup in college.
2. Was awarded for every project that I was part of in my first Company, where I have had experience working with Fortune 100 clients across Retail, Pharma and Technology verticals
b. Leadership
1. In my previous company, while I was being trained as a Fresher, I pointed out that the sequence of coursework is very haphazard and consecutively I helped them design the new coursework that was used for batches after me.
2. Was leading a team of 6 analyst for a Pharma client delivering high impact data informed decisions
3. Have been responsible for creating the team, infrastructure and roadmap for data sciences at the current startup I work at
4. Have not only worked with strategising product and business models but have also closely worked with the founders to get the projections right
5. Have taken incharge of my life financially from a very early age. No loan from bank or friends or family. Have self paid for my education.
6. Self learner- self taught guitarist, photographer and UI designer.
c. Technical
1. Have created credit underwriting models equally accurate when compared to traditional credit underwriting models using alternate data (non-financial data)
2. Have worked on creating BI infrastructures, predictive engines and pipelines for Fortune 100 clients as well startups]
Weak Points -
1. No International Exposure - Have never visited outside India for any purpose yet. However, I have lived in different parts of India with completely different cultures. I hail from Bihar, but have lived in Kolkatta, Mumbai, Chenna and Bangalore
2. No formal Social work experience, apart from visiting and donating to orphanages once in a while.
Thanks for taking your time out and helping students like us.
Cheers!