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Profile Evaluation for MBA Fall 2016 - Thanks in advance 05 Nov 2015, 23:02
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Hi,

I've just given my GMAT and got a score of 710(49Q/37V, IR 7, AWA 5.5).
A bit more about myself:
I'm an Indian male, age 24 years. I have lived outside india for the major part of my life (in the middle east).
I have a bachelors degree in Electronics and Communications form NIT Trichy ( Rank 8 college in India ) with a CGPA of 3.6/4, graduated in 2013.
After which I worked at a Patent consulting firm in india for one year.
I then moved to Dubai, UAE the following year and started my own business, in interior design and execution for restaurants. I have built the company from scratch and over the past one year have completed projects worth 5 Million AED and employ 18 people today. In the process opening 8 restaurants in dubai, my company works with all major hospitality groups in Dubai and has earned a very good reputation in the market. I aim to pursue my business for another one year before I hand it over to one of my family members. During the process of setting up my business I have learnt that an MBA would have been very helpful.
I would like to have my own tech start up after my MBA.
In 10 years time I would like start my own non-profit to aid under privileged children around the world with access to better food and education.

At my first job I was awarded the best new recruit of the year and was also awarded a Bravo award (special appreciation form the client) for my work on one of my projects.
I introduced the first CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility) activity at the company since its inception. I was instrumental in setting up the CSR policy for the company.
While working at my first job I volunteered at an NGO that aimed at educating under privileged children. I began volunteering as a teacher, over time I was given the opportunity to plan and execute a fund raising event, the event raised the highest funds in that city and I was completely in-charge of the event, from concept design to marketing and execution. I was then given the position as lead for Pubilc relations for the NGO for the city, in this regard our team arranged a Special camp for the kids and this was covered in the newspaper which included an interview from me.

To further my career at this point in time I would like to apply for an MBA program. Given my profile it would be very helpful if you could advice me to which colleges I can apply to. With colleges considered, ambitious, moderate and safe.

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Hi,

I've just given my GMAT and got a score of 710(49Q/37V, IR 7, AWA 5.5).
A bit more about myself:
I'm an Indian male, age 24 years. I have lived outside india for the major part of my life (in the middle east).
I have a bachelors degree in Electronics and Communications form NIT Trichy ( Rank 8 college in India ) with a CGPA of 3.6/4, graduated in 2013.
After which I worked at a Patent consulting firm in india for one year.
I then moved to Dubai, UAE the following year and started my own business, in interior design and execution for restaurants. I have built the company from scratch and over the past one year have completed projects worth 5 Million AED and employ 18 people today. In the process opening 8 restaurants in dubai, my company works with all major hospitality groups in Dubai and has earned a very good reputation in the market. I aim to pursue my business for another one year before I hand it over to one of my family members. During the process of setting up my business I have learnt that an MBA would have been very helpful.
I would like to have my own tech start up after my MBA.
In 10 years time I would like start my own non-profit to aid under privileged children around the world with access to better food and education.

At my first job I was awarded the best new recruit of the year and was also awarded a Bravo award (special appreciation form the client) for my work on one of my projects.
I introduced the first CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility) activity at the company since its inception. I was instrumental in setting up the CSR policy for the company.
While working at my first job I volunteered at an NGO that aimed at educating under privileged children. I began volunteering as a teacher, over time I was given the opportunity to plan and execute a fund raising event, the event raised the highest funds in that city and I was completely in-charge of the event, from concept design to marketing and execution. I was then given the position as lead for Pubilc relations for the NGO for the city, in this regard our team arranged a Special camp for the kids and this was covered in the newspaper which included an interview from me.

To further my career at this point in time I would like to apply for an MBA program. Given my profile it would be very helpful if you could advice me to which colleges I can apply to. With colleges considered, ambitious, moderate and safe.

Thanks
Adarsh
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HI Adarsh,

I like your profile quite a lot, particularly your business. The fact that you set it up from scratch and are currently managing a team highlights your leadership capability.

I am a little concerned about both your short term and long term goals- you seem to have no experience in technology, so it sounds a little far fetched that you want to start a tech-company. Moreover, what will happen to your own company? You'll just give it up?

Your long term goals are a bigger problem. If you want to start a non-profit, what is or has stopped you from doing it until now? Why do you have to wait upto 8-10 years later to do this?

I would say you apply to colleges in the top 15-30 range in the US (Bloomberg ranking). Also add a few of the European programs.

All the best,