TaterwaysConsulting wrote:
mohdabbas5 wrote:
Hello Experts,
I will be applying for the b schools in 2018 , i am currently working as a mechanical design engineer in kuwait based international consultants. i have been involved with various types of design/supervision projects.
I will be very happy for the profile evaluation.
Nationality: Indian
Education: Btech-72% Punjab Technical University (date conferred-2012)
12th 53.2% 10th 72%
Work Experience:
I have been involved in design projects for 4+ yrs and in that span of my career i have worked and presently working in design/supervision of various big projects like cancer hospitals, five star hotels, international airports.
I am preparing for my Gmat exams. Am i able to get the admission in ISB if i got more than 700 score in gmat or my academics are good enough to get consider in top bschools in the world.
My primary target B School is ISB, apart from that other options are the b schools in the US/UK.
Will be very happy for the profile evaluation.
Many thanks in advance.
Hi there,
Short Answer : A score of more than 700 would put you in a good spot more so because your prior academic records are about average. Having said that 700+ is no guarantee for an admission in a premium B-School. Your work experience seems to have the depth that is required for building a good story but it would be critical to bring out the best aspects of your profile to the fore.
Long Answer : As you are working for an international design consultant in a design/supervision role, your profile is a 'bit' different from the general Indian applications at most premium schools. The number of applications from the core sectors are fewer but are still substantial. The focus then for your profile would be to bring out the stories that set you apart therefore involvement in key projects in key roles would be important.Since you have some time in your hand, you can work towards that. Also if you have some international experience(in countries other than your base location) or can build this experience over the next 6 months it would be extremely helpful for you candidature.
Average GMAT score at premium B Schools is more than 700 and being an Indian engineer, we can safely say that less than a 700 score for you would make it substantially difficult to make the profile stand out.
At ISB, the average score for the class of 2017 was 704 and so would be at any top school in US/UK. Therefore a 700 would be a minimum benchmark for you to target.
Our recommendation :
1) Ace your GMAT : Aim for a 720+ score
2) Consolidate your profile : Get international experience, if you haven't and if you can. Additionally try to get involved in mission critical aspects of your project. The toughest work experience makes for the best stories.
We will be happy to take the conversation forward through PM / Email
Kind Regards,
Team Taterways
Hi Team Taterways
Thanks for evaluating my profile.
I wanted to share some more information about my profile so that you can give your feedback.
I am working in top 5 consultants in kuwait and we have successfully finished designed/supervision projects with complete satisfaction of the clients and i was involved in mission critical aspects of the projects as well. and sometimes have replaced my superiors like senior mechanical engineers for a limited time for which i have approvals from Ministry of Health, Kuwait.
however, i will try to get some international experience rather than the base location to consolidate the profile.
i do have a habit of travelling as well i.e i travelled to australia, dubai, bangkok, iraq and kuwait several times but i didnt go there for a business visit.
i also have some member ships like institution of engineers etc. and certifications courses from respected institutes.
Thank You in Advance
Regards
abbas