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Joined: 07 Oct 2011
Posts: 59
Location: India
Concentration: Marketing, Strategy
GMAT 1: 690 Q49 V35
GMAT 2: 740 Q50 V40
WE:Analyst (Consulting)
Profile Evaluation - Applying in 2015
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09 Feb 2015, 10:52
Hi,
Kindly evaluate my chances for the below mentioned colleges. I am planning to apply in 2015. I am an Indian male (23) working for a major Business Analytics Solutions provider.
1. Work Experience
a. Working as a Senior Business Analyst for a business analytics solutions provider. I have an experience of 2 and half years, will be 3 years by June 2015.
b. I have worked with the Marketing department of one of the top 3 technology major and helped them manage their marketing budget
c. I have worked for both Asia pacific and Americas region clients. Have couple of recommendations during this time and have led different teams. But i don't have any international experience.
d. Recently moved to Store Operations analytics for a top home improvement products seller and working as a lead for 5 members.
e. I have had one promotion during this entire time and have shown leadership potential in my work. I have been recognized with these qualities at work and have got three awards in the past.
f. I will be able to get solid recommendations from work
g. I worked in various projects in the areas of digital marketing, marketing spends optimization, demand forecasting, marketing vehicles content optimization, performance measurement, payroll planning, benchmarking etc.,
2. GMAT
a. Score: 740 V40 Q50 AWA 6/6 IR 7/8
b. This was my second attempt (scored 690 in the first time). Not planning to give it again. Do let me know if you think my score has to be higher.
3. How did you do in my undergraduate?
a. I studied engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, from Tier 2 college in India
b. Have a CGPA of 7.83 (first class - will be the top 25% of the class)
c. Have conducted several events in college . Helped in collecting funds for various events and was working closely with an NGO.
d. Nothing exceptional in college. Hope my work ex can compensate for this.
4. Elaborate more on your profile
a. I am working in an NGO right now and helping them set up a center in my city
b. I have a blog and I am interested in growth of new tech, changes in existing technology and how it affects our lives.
c. I am an amateur guitarist
d. I have also written couple of articles (work related) for my Office magazines and led a couple of initiatives in my work
e. Post MBA I like to join in Consulting and get more exposure of different industries before settling in one. I am inclined in working with the Marketing department of a company (but now I may be biased because of my work experience)
I believe that i have a Fair chance at Nanyang, NUS, ISB, Darden and UCLA Anderson. And reach would be Ross, Yale SOM, Stern and Kellog. Please let me know if this is a fair assessment.
Also feel free to suggest some universities which you believe I could apply and also let me know if you need any more info about my profile.