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24 Apr 2014, 03:44
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Hello,
I would like to get a idea about which schools to pick/target. Here's my profile
Nationality: New Zealand (with Indian roots)
Gender: Female
Age: 30
Postgrad: M.Eng from Germany, GPA: 2.3(German grading system) converts to an A on the american scale. More on the above average scale so not the best.
WE: Working for a fortune 50 company in Germany. I am a specialist in Wireless technology/Electronics.
GMAT: not yet scheduled but I am hoping to get a score of at least 700
I speak 4 languages: English, German being my main
Lived and worked in Singapore for 3 years
Living and working in Germany
Well traveled
Total WE: 6+ years
promoted every year
various other awards and recognition's at work
no patents or anything like that
Extracurricular: Played the Violin in High school, Volunteering work etc etc.
I am thinking about pursuing an MBA now because I am at a point in my career where I would like to tackle larger/strategic problems than the engineering type challenges.
The hardest part for me is that I am a mother and so time is very precious for me so looking for 1 year programs. Plus I feel that I am on the older side will this be a disadvantage for me ?
Should I pursue any short management courses before i apply to offset my 'nerdy' engineer profile ?
I was thinking about these schools:
Insead
Wharton
Kellogg
ISB ??? (although good only if you to work in India)
Not sure what else would suit me, it can well be that the above schools are out of my league. When should I target these schools, then I can get my GMAT underway
Thanks !
I would like to get a idea about which schools to pick/target. Here's my profile
Nationality: New Zealand (with Indian roots)
Gender: Female
Age: 30
Postgrad: M.Eng from Germany, GPA: 2.3(German grading system) converts to an A on the american scale. More on the above average scale so not the best.
WE: Working for a fortune 50 company in Germany. I am a specialist in Wireless technology/Electronics.
GMAT: not yet scheduled but I am hoping to get a score of at least 700
I speak 4 languages: English, German being my main
Lived and worked in Singapore for 3 years
Living and working in Germany
Well traveled
Total WE: 6+ years
promoted every year
various other awards and recognition's at work
no patents or anything like that
Extracurricular: Played the Violin in High school, Volunteering work etc etc.
I am thinking about pursuing an MBA now because I am at a point in my career where I would like to tackle larger/strategic problems than the engineering type challenges.
The hardest part for me is that I am a mother and so time is very precious for me so looking for 1 year programs. Plus I feel that I am on the older side will this be a disadvantage for me ?
Should I pursue any short management courses before i apply to offset my 'nerdy' engineer profile ?
I was thinking about these schools:
Insead
Wharton
Kellogg
ISB ??? (although good only if you to work in India)
Not sure what else would suit me, it can well be that the above schools are out of my league. When should I target these schools, then I can get my GMAT underway
Thanks !
28 Apr 2014, 08:50
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Hi there,
Thanks for posting. Just to clarify further, what is your current role exactly? What sort of responsibilities do you have and accomplishments have you made? Do you have some leadership experience or management exposure?
Your international experience is impressive and a plus for sure, and there are fewer applicants from New Zealand at US schools for sure and potentially European schools, plus schools are looking for qualified female applicants. But you'd still need to really demonstrate that you'll have something to contribute to the school/class, and that you know WHY you want this MBA and have a plan for what you'll do with it. And of course you'll need a strong GMAT to support your application.
Wondering why you've chosen the schools you listed, as it is a bit of a mixed list... also I don't know of a one-year program at Wharton? Perhaps in the US you may want to look at Goizeuta or Mendoza? There are more one-year programs in Europe, and the average age tends to be a bit higher too so not a bad option. You may want to investigate IE, Judge (Cambridge), Said (Oxford), HEC, among others? In terms of when to apply, generally the earlier rounds are preferred as long as you can put together a strong application, as there are more places available. Round 1 is often in October/Nov or occasionally sooner. You'd need to take your GMAT prior to the deadline, but the sooner the better so you can focus on those application essays.
Hope that helps! Wishing you the best.
Thanks for posting. Just to clarify further, what is your current role exactly? What sort of responsibilities do you have and accomplishments have you made? Do you have some leadership experience or management exposure?
Your international experience is impressive and a plus for sure, and there are fewer applicants from New Zealand at US schools for sure and potentially European schools, plus schools are looking for qualified female applicants. But you'd still need to really demonstrate that you'll have something to contribute to the school/class, and that you know WHY you want this MBA and have a plan for what you'll do with it. And of course you'll need a strong GMAT to support your application.
Wondering why you've chosen the schools you listed, as it is a bit of a mixed list... also I don't know of a one-year program at Wharton? Perhaps in the US you may want to look at Goizeuta or Mendoza? There are more one-year programs in Europe, and the average age tends to be a bit higher too so not a bad option. You may want to investigate IE, Judge (Cambridge), Said (Oxford), HEC, among others? In terms of when to apply, generally the earlier rounds are preferred as long as you can put together a strong application, as there are more places available. Round 1 is often in October/Nov or occasionally sooner. You'd need to take your GMAT prior to the deadline, but the sooner the better so you can focus on those application essays.
Hope that helps! Wishing you the best.
