Profile Evaluation
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25 Oct 2016, 15:05
Hello !
I've been going back and forth with how my overall profile actually looks and was hoping to get a new pair of eyes on it.
Basics:
I'm an Indian male, 27years old.
GMAT is 690 (I think this is a stumbling point right now)
Undergrad GPA : 3.3 - Chemical Engineering - non-iit (Manipal) ... Again, non-IIT..
Grad School GPA: 3.4- Chemical Engineering ( 20-30 ranked school in the US) with 2 years research experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Currently working in the oil and gas industry, 1.5 years field engineer on rig sites, onshore and offshore, and 1.5 years in R&D for hydraulic fracturing chemicals (2 promotions in 3 years )
I think where I start to stand apart from others is my background and extra-curricular activities.
I was born in India, but spent most of my life (16 years) living in Southern Africa ( a few countries) before moving to Dubai(2), India (4) and finally, the US (5).
When I lived in Africa, I played cricket internationally for the under 15 and under 17 age groups respectively.
I am also fluent in 3 languages and conversational in an additional 2.
In addition to the above, I've also been president of my Graduate Student Association.
I also spent 2 years (during masters) helping children from low income families bridge the gap between high school and college (scholarship recipients) by mentoring them as well as teaching them MATLAB
I've been fortunate enough to be able to start my own mentoring service to help students from countries outside of the US make smart decisions when it comes to higher education in the US and abroad, leading a team of 7 people.
My post MBA goals are two-pronged. I've been an engineer my entire career and although I want to be an entrepreneur, I'd like to develop my business acumen by joining a consulting company for a few years before I make the jump to what I'd like to do.
My final dream and vision is to be able to educate low income families living in India and Southern Africa (home) to readily produce renewable energy and clean water so that they don't become dependent on aid and become self sustaining individuals.
I'd like to ideally look at top 10 universities, namely MIT, Stanford, Booth and Kellogg.
Does this seem a little far-fetched ?
What are your overall views and opinions.
Thanks !