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Schools: Broad '19 ISB '18 Rotman '19 Kelley '19 Jones '19 Mendoza '19 Goizueta '19 Smeal Penn State "19 Carey '19 Arizona State"19 NUS '19 Olin '19
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V37
GPA: 3.11
Schools: Broad '19 ISB '18 Rotman '19 Kelley '19 Jones '19 Mendoza '19 Goizueta '19 Smeal Penn State "19 Carey '19 Arizona State"19 NUS '19 Olin '19
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My Profile is as follows:

Indian Male

Xth : 88%
XII : 80%
Education : Post graduate (Btech &Mtech in Chemical engineering) from IIT DELHI , CGPA: 6.5 & 7.5 respectively
GMAT : 710 ( Q49, V37,IR 6)

Work Ex : 7 Yrs in Oil and gas Sector, Currently Working with Saipem India Projects ltd (Italian Public Sector Firm) as a Process Engineer,
International experience : Worked on Iraq Project in Saipem Sharjah (UAE) for 2 Years, Varied Experience, Involved in various Projects during the work tenure

Previous Experience : Started career with Reliance Industries Ltd as a technical management Trainee

I can manage 2 recommendations from my mentor (deputy manager) and from my previous company Head of the department.

Extra curricular : Represented hostel in Squash(Indoor sports) Tournament,
Chemical Engineering Society (CHES), IIT Delhi
Awarded Significant Contribution to Chemical Engineering Society, 06-07

National Service Scheme (NSS), IIT Delhi
Executive of the SMC (Social Maladies Club) of NSS (National Service Scheme) at IITD
Organized several environmental and socio-economic awareness programs at IITD and outside, making students participate in the cause
Coordinator Sportech ’05, Hospitality :Led a team of 4 Activity heads and 15 volunteers

About myself : Dynamic, Hardworking, Perseverant, Multitasker
Schools :
ISB
NUS
Cornell
Oxford
Insead
Rottman
Mccombs
IESE Spain
Kenan-flagler

My dream school is INSEAD. Is my list of B schools well balanced as to gurantee a confirmed admission? I want to apply to the shortlisted ones in january. I can continue to work in my Field i.e. Oil and Gas but want to take a leap from technical to business side.
Kindly guide me to so that I can achieve my goals.

Also I would like to know what are my weak points in profile on which I can work upon.

Thanks
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Virgo
My Profile is as follows:

Indian Male

Xth : 88%
XII : 80%
Education : Post graduate (Btech &Mtech in Chemical engineering) from IIT DELHI , CGPA: 6.5 & 7.5 respectively
GMAT : 710 ( Q49, V37,IR 6)

Work Ex : 7 Yrs in Oil and gas Sector, Currently Working with Saipem India Projects ltd (Italian Public Sector Firm) as a Process Engineer,
International experience : Worked on Iraq Project in Saipem Sharjah (UAE) for 2 Years, Varied Experience, Involved in various Projects during the work tenure

Previous Experience : Started career with Reliance Industries Ltd as a technical management Trainee

I can manage 2 recommendations from my mentor (deputy manager) and from my previous company Head of the department.

Extra curricular : Represented hostel in Squash(Indoor sports) Tournament,
Chemical Engineering Society (CHES), IIT Delhi
Awarded Significant Contribution to Chemical Engineering Society, 06-07

National Service Scheme (NSS), IIT Delhi
Executive of the SMC (Social Maladies Club) of NSS (National Service Scheme) at IITD
Organized several environmental and socio-economic awareness programs at IITD and outside, making students participate in the cause
Coordinator Sportech ’05, Hospitality :Led a team of 4 Activity heads and 15 volunteers

About myself : Dynamic, Hardworking, Perseverant, Multitasker
Schools :
ISB
NUS
Cornell
Oxford
Insead
Rottman
Mccombs
IESE Spain
Kenan-flagler So I do think your list is well balanced and that you have some safety schools there. I would perhaps add Rice to US since it has just surged in rankings. Another safety school that could be interesting is Wash U Olin.

My dream school is INSEAD. Is my list of B schools well balanced as to gurantee a confirmed admission? I want to apply to the shortlisted ones in january. I can continue to work in my Field i.e. Oil and Gas but want to take a leap from technical to business side.
Kindly guide me to so that I can achieve my goals.

Also I would like to know what are my weak points in profile on which I can work upon.

Thanks
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Schools: Broad '19 ISB '18 Rotman '19 Kelley '19 Jones '19 Mendoza '19 Goizueta '19 Smeal Penn State "19 Carey '19 Arizona State"19 NUS '19 Olin '19
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V37
GPA: 3.11
Schools: Broad '19 ISB '18 Rotman '19 Kelley '19 Jones '19 Mendoza '19 Goizueta '19 Smeal Penn State "19 Carey '19 Arizona State"19 NUS '19 Olin '19
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Can you please my target classify schools into safety ,apt and stretch ??
As per deadlines I have to choose maximum 5 for application. Is Insead achievable?


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Virgo
My Profile is as follows:

Indian Male

Xth : 88%
XII : 80%
Education : Post graduate (Btech &Mtech in Chemical engineering) from IIT DELHI , CGPA: 6.5 & 7.5 respectively
GMAT : 710 ( Q49, V37,IR 6)

Work Ex : 7 Yrs in Oil and gas Sector, Currently Working with Saipem India Projects ltd (Italian Public Sector Firm) as a Process Engineer,
International experience : Worked on Iraq Project in Saipem Sharjah (UAE) for 2 Years, Varied Experience, Involved in various Projects during the work tenure

Previous Experience : Started career with Reliance Industries Ltd as a technical management Trainee

I can manage 2 recommendations from my mentor (deputy manager) and from my previous company Head of the department.

Extra curricular : Represented hostel in Squash(Indoor sports) Tournament,
Chemical Engineering Society (CHES), IIT Delhi
Awarded Significant Contribution to Chemical Engineering Society, 06-07

National Service Scheme (NSS), IIT Delhi
Executive of the SMC (Social Maladies Club) of NSS (National Service Scheme) at IITD
Organized several environmental and socio-economic awareness programs at IITD and outside, making students participate in the cause
Coordinator Sportech ’05, Hospitality :Led a team of 4 Activity heads and 15 volunteers

About myself : Dynamic, Hardworking, Perseverant, Multitasker
Schools :
ISB
NUS
Cornell
Oxford
Insead
Rottman
Mccombs
IESE Spain
Kenan-flagler So I do think your list is well balanced and that you have some safety schools there. I would perhaps add Rice to US since it has just surged in rankings. Another safety school that could be interesting is Wash U Olin.

My dream school is INSEAD. Is my list of B schools well balanced as to gurantee a confirmed admission? I want to apply to the shortlisted ones in january. I can continue to work in my Field i.e. Oil and Gas but want to take a leap from technical to business side.
Kindly guide me to so that I can achieve my goals.

Also I would like to know what are my weak points in profile on which I can work upon.

Thanks
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Consider the following points Virgo:
  1. For reasons mentioned here, we do not speculate on school selection. That said, your profile, especially the international elements in it as well as your educational background will grab instant eyeballs. The goals piece has to be thought through better - there aren't very many 'business' roles in O&G for international MBA grads.
  2. Most (all?) of your ECs are from college time. This will mean very limited brownie points - nothing more recent?
  3. In the context of your target schools and given the about modest GPA, the GMAT can be a potential stumbling block. In the limited time you have before the deadlines, apart from the essays, that is perhaps the only lever you can try to work upon.

Hope this helps some.

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Hi Virgo,

Your GMAT score is around or exceeds the median score of most of your target schools, which makes you competitive as far as your academic credentials are concerned. Moreover, if you're applying to five schools by Jan, then you don't have time for a retake.

Your GPA, no doubt, is less, but GMAT is a more recent reflection of your academic ability.

Two things that work for you are international experience (something valued by European programs) and being from not-overly-represented industry. However, what matters significantly is the quality of your work experience: promotions and increase in responsibilities, leadership & impact, and so on. Or maybe a compelling story. If you’ve some of these elements, you’ve a realistic chance at your target schools, including INSEAD.
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This is a nicely balanced list with Insead and Cornell probably being the toughest to crack for you but amongst these schools you should be able to secure at least one admit
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It all boils down to some major aspects as far as profiles are concerned. GMAT is just one part. No doubt being from a premium institute will give you an edge, but you can further push it if you can retake the GMAT to compensate for your CGPA.

As mentioned in one of the posts, you can also add Rice Jones to the list.

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