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Chanishere
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GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42
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30 Aug 2016, 15:42
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Hi,
I am Indian, male , 27 years old and applying for matriculating class of 2017 . My profile is as follows -
Academics - GMAT 750 (Q 49 V 42) B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a NIT in India - 8 out of 10 GPA , graduated 1st class with distinction
Work Experience - 5 years of experience in operation and retail analytics, presently senior analyst in operation analytics at one of the world's largest mutual fund and financial services institution. Have got 3 promotions and the last one in the shortest duration to be eligible for promotion. Have lead a team of 4 in my previous job .Have won numerous awards and partner appreciation awards at both places.
My work primarily deals with US retirement industry and I directly report to a VP in USA and my daily work includes insights through data analysis and statistical modeling, and helping 41 managers across India and USA for resource planning of their 450 associates. For this I have traveled to USA two times for two weeks each to work closely with my partners. Also have mentored new hires.
Extra-curriculars - Have acted and co-directed short films in college and won awards for it. Was instrumental in setting up IEEE Chapter for my college and increase member base to 50 in 2 years. Member of the corporate social service club in both my companies. Love traveling and playing soccer and table tennis
Languages - English , Bengali, Hindi, Chinese (Basic)
Goals - Although I intend to switch to IB post MBA (ideally in one of the BBs and move on to PE later), I do not have any background in finance. Hence, I have kept Consulting as a backup option as it appears as a logical next step in terms of career progression. For this reason, I have narrowed down on schools which are have decent placements in both the functions - Ross, Tuck, Duke, Booth for R1 and Darden, NUS for R2.
Let me know of your opinion on my choice of schools and any other suggestion you might have. Thanks for your time.
I am Indian, male , 27 years old and applying for matriculating class of 2017 . My profile is as follows -
Academics - GMAT 750 (Q 49 V 42) B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a NIT in India - 8 out of 10 GPA , graduated 1st class with distinction
Work Experience - 5 years of experience in operation and retail analytics, presently senior analyst in operation analytics at one of the world's largest mutual fund and financial services institution. Have got 3 promotions and the last one in the shortest duration to be eligible for promotion. Have lead a team of 4 in my previous job .Have won numerous awards and partner appreciation awards at both places.
My work primarily deals with US retirement industry and I directly report to a VP in USA and my daily work includes insights through data analysis and statistical modeling, and helping 41 managers across India and USA for resource planning of their 450 associates. For this I have traveled to USA two times for two weeks each to work closely with my partners. Also have mentored new hires.
Extra-curriculars - Have acted and co-directed short films in college and won awards for it. Was instrumental in setting up IEEE Chapter for my college and increase member base to 50 in 2 years. Member of the corporate social service club in both my companies. Love traveling and playing soccer and table tennis
Languages - English , Bengali, Hindi, Chinese (Basic)
Goals - Although I intend to switch to IB post MBA (ideally in one of the BBs and move on to PE later), I do not have any background in finance. Hence, I have kept Consulting as a backup option as it appears as a logical next step in terms of career progression. For this reason, I have narrowed down on schools which are have decent placements in both the functions - Ross, Tuck, Duke, Booth for R1 and Darden, NUS for R2.
Let me know of your opinion on my choice of schools and any other suggestion you might have. Thanks for your time.
31 Aug 2016, 06:31
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Hi,
Sinchan, thanks for reaching out- my comments will be in blue and address your situation.
I am Indian, male , 27 years old and applying for matriculating class of 2017 . My profile is as follows -
Academics - GMAT 750 (Q 49 V 42) B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a NIT in India - 8 out of 10 GPA , graduated 1st class with distinctionThis is a solid performance all around here
Work Experience - 5 years of experience in operation and retail analytics, presently senior analyst in operation analytics at one of the world's largest mutual fund and financial services institution. Have got 3 promotions and the last one in the shortest duration to be eligible for promotion. Have lead a team of 4 in my previous job .Have won numerous awards and partner appreciation awards at both places.Good promotions and progression- I like it!
My work primarily deals with US retirement industry and I directly report to a VP in USA and my daily work includes insights through data analysis and statistical modeling, and helping 41 managers across India and USA for resource planning of their 450 associates. For this I have traveled to USA two times for two weeks each to work closely with my partners. Also have mentored new hires.Good that you have had international exposure and travel in your work
Extra-curriculars - Have acted and co-directed short films in college and won awards for it. Was instrumental in setting up IEEE Chapter for my college and increase member base to 50 in 2 years. Member of the corporate social service club in both my companies. Love traveling and playing soccer and table tennisWhen you explain these activities- focus on growth- so was member base 48 and now is 50? or did you take the club from 5 members to 50?- See how sharing where you started helps to highlight your impact?
Languages - English , Bengali, Hindi, Chinese (Basic)
Goals - Although I intend to switch to IB post MBA (ideally in one of the BBs and move on to PE later), I do not have any background in finance. Hence, I have kept Consulting as a backup option as it appears as a logical next step in terms of career progression. For this reason, I have narrowed down on schools which are have decent placements in both the functions - Ross, Tuck, Duke, Booth for R1 and Darden, NUS for R2.
Agree that your profile lends itself more to move to consulting-- but that once you are in you can explore all options. I think you are wise to think this way. I think your school choices are solid- I might add Columbia and Kellogg and also Cornell. And if you are looking at Duke you might as well look at Kenan-Flagler too as they are next door neighbors and often same recruiting firms visit both schools and Kenan-Flagler provides a lot of hands on learning to help people transition to i-banking- has Training the Street partnerships, Capital markets lab and other programs that could help.
Let me know of your opinion on my choice of schools and any other suggestion you might have. Thanks for your time.
Sinchan, thanks for reaching out- my comments will be in blue and address your situation.
I am Indian, male , 27 years old and applying for matriculating class of 2017 . My profile is as follows -
Academics - GMAT 750 (Q 49 V 42) B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a NIT in India - 8 out of 10 GPA , graduated 1st class with distinctionThis is a solid performance all around here
Work Experience - 5 years of experience in operation and retail analytics, presently senior analyst in operation analytics at one of the world's largest mutual fund and financial services institution. Have got 3 promotions and the last one in the shortest duration to be eligible for promotion. Have lead a team of 4 in my previous job .Have won numerous awards and partner appreciation awards at both places.Good promotions and progression- I like it!
My work primarily deals with US retirement industry and I directly report to a VP in USA and my daily work includes insights through data analysis and statistical modeling, and helping 41 managers across India and USA for resource planning of their 450 associates. For this I have traveled to USA two times for two weeks each to work closely with my partners. Also have mentored new hires.Good that you have had international exposure and travel in your work
Extra-curriculars - Have acted and co-directed short films in college and won awards for it. Was instrumental in setting up IEEE Chapter for my college and increase member base to 50 in 2 years. Member of the corporate social service club in both my companies. Love traveling and playing soccer and table tennisWhen you explain these activities- focus on growth- so was member base 48 and now is 50? or did you take the club from 5 members to 50?- See how sharing where you started helps to highlight your impact?
Languages - English , Bengali, Hindi, Chinese (Basic)
Goals - Although I intend to switch to IB post MBA (ideally in one of the BBs and move on to PE later), I do not have any background in finance. Hence, I have kept Consulting as a backup option as it appears as a logical next step in terms of career progression. For this reason, I have narrowed down on schools which are have decent placements in both the functions - Ross, Tuck, Duke, Booth for R1 and Darden, NUS for R2.
Agree that your profile lends itself more to move to consulting-- but that once you are in you can explore all options. I think you are wise to think this way. I think your school choices are solid- I might add Columbia and Kellogg and also Cornell. And if you are looking at Duke you might as well look at Kenan-Flagler too as they are next door neighbors and often same recruiting firms visit both schools and Kenan-Flagler provides a lot of hands on learning to help people transition to i-banking- has Training the Street partnerships, Capital markets lab and other programs that could help.
Let me know of your opinion on my choice of schools and any other suggestion you might have. Thanks for your time.
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Chanishere
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Schools: Duke '20 (A)
GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42
GPA: 3.75
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03 Sep 2016, 15:05
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Thank you for your comments. I really appreciate such a detailed analysis of my profile and especially your suggestions on how to frame my work and extra curricular experiences.
I was inclined towards Columbia and Kellogg but I thought it will be a stretch given my profile. But given your suggestion, I will think again.
Once again, thanks a lot for your time and analysis.
I was inclined towards Columbia and Kellogg but I thought it will be a stretch given my profile. But given your suggestion, I will think again.
Once again, thanks a lot for your time and analysis.
