Hi ,
I am looking for some guidance regarding selection of MBA colleges as I am planning to apply for Fall 2020 intake
I would appreciate if you could take a look at my profile and give me a realistic approach regarding my chances and guide me further regarding how to approach essays.
Here is some information regarding my background :
GMAT : 710
IELTS : 8 Bands
STD 10: 82% (90 percentile) - 2011
STD 12: 83% (95 Percentile) - 2013
Bachelors (2013-2016)
BBA
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
CGPA : 6.02
*Not fantastic , I know*
2016-2017
I worked with my father to learn the ropes of family business but did not find it interesting and decided to move on.
2017-2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications
Xavier's Institute of Communications, Mumbai ( Ranked in top 5 across nation for communications and media)
B+
2018 -2019
Brand strategist
Shobiz Experiential Communications
I got to conceptualize activation, campaigns and events for various multinational brands . My role often required me to coordinate with various other departments in order to get the pitch ready and present it to the client. I have led projects which required me to give non-traditional creative ideas for a unique experience.
2019- CURRENT
Senior executive - conceptualizer and copywriter
Wizcraft International Entertainment
My profile has the added responsibility of writing content for various clients. Wizcraft is an international entertainment agency ; IIFA is an intellectual property of Wizcraft.
Currently , I conceptualize events and experiences along with designing content in the journey as required.
Post MBA Goal:
Short term
Consulting - Strategy
Mainly for new ventures / start-ups
Long term
Entrepreneurship
Total work experience upon matriculating : 2.5 years
I recently met some MBA schools at an admission fair and asked them whether my GMAT would be a hindrance since I do not come from a conventional background of engineering or finance and hence scoring near 730 or 740 is a tad bit difficult for me. Most of them were open to considering a lower score given my background.
I would like feedback on school selection and please suggest some other schools which you think would be suitable for my profile.
Schools :
NYU Stern
Duke
Cornell
Darden
Rotman
Tepper
Do you think columbia is worth a shot?