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25 Aug 2014, 08:47
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Hello,
Please evaluate my profile and let me know if my school choices are appropriate for my profile.
I am 27 years old, Indian, working in India in Energy and Utilities sector.
BS, Electrical Engineering, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India, GPA: 3.6/4
MS, Power and Energy Systems Arizona State University, GPA: 3.53/4
Applying for: Fall 2015, (Jan 2016 for INSEAD)
GMAT: 720 (Q 48 V 40 IR 4 AWA 5)
Industry - Energy and Utilities
Total workex – 2.5 years in US, 1 yr in India; all in energy and utilities domain
Work experience:
India: 6 months - in a startup as a Concept Developer.
US: 2 years as Power Systems Engineer in a medium sized private company
India: Moved to Indian office of the same company, a little change in role inclining towards management
International Exposure: Worked for 2.5 years in US, now working in India and will have worked on a project in Sharjah within the next 6-10 months
Extra Curricular activities:
- Martial Arts: 2 years training in Capoeira (Afro-Brazilian Martial Art), involved in community activities for raising awareness and demonstration of the art in schools and other locations
- Volunteer at American Red Cross
- Trained for 6 years in Tabla (Classical Indian percussion instrument)
- Played Tabla in a band for an audience of around 3-4k. There is a festival in India called Navratri where a lot of people gather and dance offering prayers - hence the high number of audience.
- Arranged many college level events during BS
- Participated in numerous national level events
Inclined towards Energy sector because of my familiarity and work-ex but also open to get into Finance/General Management post MBA
Schools/Areas of interest:
UTA McCombs: Energy and utilities
Rice, Jones: Energy and utilities
INSEAD: General management/Finance. I believe I have an international outlook and experience that could possibly get me into this.
LBS: General Management/Finance. I like their 15-21 month flexible programme
Judge and Said: General Management, Reputation and 1 year programs.
Stern: Finance. Wallstreet
UCLA: Program in Renewable Energy
Carlson, Minnesota: Keeping this as a safe option. Also, I have lived in Minneapolis for 2.5 years hence it is a familiar location.
ISB, Hyderabad: Reputed 1 yr program and close to home.
Although, I have included US schools, my preference would be towards European schools due to the opportunity costs.
Thanks,
Ajinkya
Please evaluate my profile and let me know if my school choices are appropriate for my profile.
I am 27 years old, Indian, working in India in Energy and Utilities sector.
BS, Electrical Engineering, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India, GPA: 3.6/4
MS, Power and Energy Systems Arizona State University, GPA: 3.53/4
Applying for: Fall 2015, (Jan 2016 for INSEAD)
GMAT: 720 (Q 48 V 40 IR 4 AWA 5)
Industry - Energy and Utilities
Total workex – 2.5 years in US, 1 yr in India; all in energy and utilities domain
Work experience:
India: 6 months - in a startup as a Concept Developer.
US: 2 years as Power Systems Engineer in a medium sized private company
India: Moved to Indian office of the same company, a little change in role inclining towards management
International Exposure: Worked for 2.5 years in US, now working in India and will have worked on a project in Sharjah within the next 6-10 months
Extra Curricular activities:
- Martial Arts: 2 years training in Capoeira (Afro-Brazilian Martial Art), involved in community activities for raising awareness and demonstration of the art in schools and other locations
- Volunteer at American Red Cross
- Trained for 6 years in Tabla (Classical Indian percussion instrument)
- Played Tabla in a band for an audience of around 3-4k. There is a festival in India called Navratri where a lot of people gather and dance offering prayers - hence the high number of audience.
- Arranged many college level events during BS
- Participated in numerous national level events
Inclined towards Energy sector because of my familiarity and work-ex but also open to get into Finance/General Management post MBA
Schools/Areas of interest:
UTA McCombs: Energy and utilities
Rice, Jones: Energy and utilities
INSEAD: General management/Finance. I believe I have an international outlook and experience that could possibly get me into this.
LBS: General Management/Finance. I like their 15-21 month flexible programme
Judge and Said: General Management, Reputation and 1 year programs.
Stern: Finance. Wallstreet
UCLA: Program in Renewable Energy
Carlson, Minnesota: Keeping this as a safe option. Also, I have lived in Minneapolis for 2.5 years hence it is a familiar location.
ISB, Hyderabad: Reputed 1 yr program and close to home.
Although, I have included US schools, my preference would be towards European schools due to the opportunity costs.
Thanks,
Ajinkya
25 Aug 2014, 14:40
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Hey there Ajinkya,
Thanks for posting - let's see if we can't dig in and see what we've got here. On the surface, you check off a lot of boxes. Good GMAT, solid GPA, tier II/III school, international experience, etc. Your professional experiences definitely warrant a bit of attention and getting a managerial slant after moving back to India is great. But, outside of work, there isn't much in your profile that really grabs my attention. Involvement wise, specifically, you're a little light. I like your focus on energy but your interest in banking is simply something you shouldn't communicate. It won't make any sense and an adcom is really going to scrutinize that. You're also a bit on the younger side with 3.5 years of exp at matriculation. So another year might not be a bad idea.
You've picked a realistic list of schools, however, and they make sense. I know you mentioned the opportunity cost of going to a European school but 2 things to consider. 1) They're more expensive overall so you might save a little with the duration, you might not. 2) You're going to have a tough time finding employers willing to sponsor in Europe.
With some of the schools you've listed (Carlson, etc.) you might be in the running for scholarship / assistance so that's something to consider too!
Like I said, you've picked a good range of schools but, given you're not head over heels for Energy, just try to get into the best possible program you can. That way you'll have as many options as possible when you graduate.
Hope that helps and good luck!
Bhavik
Thanks for posting - let's see if we can't dig in and see what we've got here. On the surface, you check off a lot of boxes. Good GMAT, solid GPA, tier II/III school, international experience, etc. Your professional experiences definitely warrant a bit of attention and getting a managerial slant after moving back to India is great. But, outside of work, there isn't much in your profile that really grabs my attention. Involvement wise, specifically, you're a little light. I like your focus on energy but your interest in banking is simply something you shouldn't communicate. It won't make any sense and an adcom is really going to scrutinize that. You're also a bit on the younger side with 3.5 years of exp at matriculation. So another year might not be a bad idea.
You've picked a realistic list of schools, however, and they make sense. I know you mentioned the opportunity cost of going to a European school but 2 things to consider. 1) They're more expensive overall so you might save a little with the duration, you might not. 2) You're going to have a tough time finding employers willing to sponsor in Europe.
With some of the schools you've listed (Carlson, etc.) you might be in the running for scholarship / assistance so that's something to consider too!
Like I said, you've picked a good range of schools but, given you're not head over heels for Energy, just try to get into the best possible program you can. That way you'll have as many options as possible when you graduate.
Hope that helps and good luck!
Bhavik
27 Aug 2014, 04:01
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Hi Bhavik,
Thanks for the reply. I am aware of the fact that my profile is a little weak in extracurriculars and/or entrepreneurship experience. Could you shed some light on what can be done in the next 12 months or so that can improve this aspect of my profile?
Also, one of the biggest reasons for including Carlson in the list is the possibility of getting scholarship. Are there any other schools in which I have a shot at getting scholarship?
Thank you once again.
Ajinkya
Thanks for the reply. I am aware of the fact that my profile is a little weak in extracurriculars and/or entrepreneurship experience. Could you shed some light on what can be done in the next 12 months or so that can improve this aspect of my profile?
Also, one of the biggest reasons for including Carlson in the list is the possibility of getting scholarship. Are there any other schools in which I have a shot at getting scholarship?
Thank you once again.
Ajinkya
