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18 Jan 2011, 09:47
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Hey Paul,
Could you please evaluate my profile?
1) Work Ex:
- I have been working as a Risk Analyst with HSBC for the past 2 years. My work mainly involves building statistical models and designing strategies for HSBC across geographies and across product lines.
- Within 6 months of joining the organisation I proactively identified and solved a problem which is saving HSBC $171,000 annually. Was recognized with an award for financial and behavioral impact.
- Even though I am based in India, I work with business partners of different nationality - US, Canada, and Turkey so far.
- I led a project on Turkey and mentored 2 new joinees and brought them upto speed. I was awarded a leadership and high business impact award recently.
- Built framework to forecast loss of modification and restructured mortgages which has a direct bottom line impact
2) Your GMAT.
Have taken GMAT twice:
ATTEMPT1: 660(Q50, V27, AWA5)
ATTEMPT2: 700(Q51, V33, AWA4.5)
3) College info:
- I have completed Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal(NITK) majoring in Electronics and Communication
- CGPA 6.71/10
- Reason for low GPA: Started a company and was focusing on it. Also, was involved in too many extra curriculars
- My Acads are better before my undergrad : Was selected for the National level Phyics(top 1% of the country) and Chemistry Olympiad. Scored 100% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 12th grade. Secured rank 24 among 35,000+ candidates in a State level undergrad entrance exam(local equivalent for SAT)
4) Significant college and post-college extra-curricular activities or community service, especially leadership experience.
- I started a company focusing on medical sector when in college. Within 6 months of starting off, we were targetted for acquisation which we refused. Raised Seed 1 capital of INR 150,000. But things didnt work out and we decided to close the shop.
- Founding member of the entrepreneurship club at NITK
- Technical co-ordinator of Indian Society for Technical Education NITK Chapter
- Runner up at a National level B-Plan competition
- Pioneered an online tresure hunt game which has become a tradition in the universtiy
- Almost zero community service
5) Important certifications like CFA, CPA, FSA, or CA.
- Level 2 candidate in the CFA program
6) Post MBA career
Plan A: Get into a rotational leadership program such as HSBC IM program, GE's leadership program
Plan B: Mgmt Consulting
Plan C: IB/Equity research
7) Your target programs.
- Kellogg, Ross, Duke, Tuck, Cornell, Darden, Yale
I plan to apply for the batch starting in 2012.
I would like to know your views on the below questions:
1) Can you please evaluate my profile and suggest my competitive and safe schools.
2) As I am a Indian candidate, I would be competing with candidates with high GMAT score(heard Indian GMAT scores are on the higher side), so is it worth taking GMAT again, or 700 is good enough?
3) Also if possible, Since I have another 7-8 months before I start applying, what can I do to strengthen my profile?
Could you please evaluate my profile?
1) Work Ex:
- I have been working as a Risk Analyst with HSBC for the past 2 years. My work mainly involves building statistical models and designing strategies for HSBC across geographies and across product lines.
- Within 6 months of joining the organisation I proactively identified and solved a problem which is saving HSBC $171,000 annually. Was recognized with an award for financial and behavioral impact.
- Even though I am based in India, I work with business partners of different nationality - US, Canada, and Turkey so far.
- I led a project on Turkey and mentored 2 new joinees and brought them upto speed. I was awarded a leadership and high business impact award recently.
- Built framework to forecast loss of modification and restructured mortgages which has a direct bottom line impact
2) Your GMAT.
Have taken GMAT twice:
ATTEMPT1: 660(Q50, V27, AWA5)
ATTEMPT2: 700(Q51, V33, AWA4.5)
3) College info:
- I have completed Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal(NITK) majoring in Electronics and Communication
- CGPA 6.71/10
- Reason for low GPA: Started a company and was focusing on it. Also, was involved in too many extra curriculars
- My Acads are better before my undergrad : Was selected for the National level Phyics(top 1% of the country) and Chemistry Olympiad. Scored 100% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 12th grade. Secured rank 24 among 35,000+ candidates in a State level undergrad entrance exam(local equivalent for SAT)
4) Significant college and post-college extra-curricular activities or community service, especially leadership experience.
- I started a company focusing on medical sector when in college. Within 6 months of starting off, we were targetted for acquisation which we refused. Raised Seed 1 capital of INR 150,000. But things didnt work out and we decided to close the shop.
- Founding member of the entrepreneurship club at NITK
- Technical co-ordinator of Indian Society for Technical Education NITK Chapter
- Runner up at a National level B-Plan competition
- Pioneered an online tresure hunt game which has become a tradition in the universtiy
- Almost zero community service
5) Important certifications like CFA, CPA, FSA, or CA.
- Level 2 candidate in the CFA program
6) Post MBA career
Plan A: Get into a rotational leadership program such as HSBC IM program, GE's leadership program
Plan B: Mgmt Consulting
Plan C: IB/Equity research
7) Your target programs.
- Kellogg, Ross, Duke, Tuck, Cornell, Darden, Yale
I plan to apply for the batch starting in 2012.
I would like to know your views on the below questions:
1) Can you please evaluate my profile and suggest my competitive and safe schools.
2) As I am a Indian candidate, I would be competing with candidates with high GMAT score(heard Indian GMAT scores are on the higher side), so is it worth taking GMAT again, or 700 is good enough?
3) Also if possible, Since I have another 7-8 months before I start applying, what can I do to strengthen my profile?
18 Jan 2011, 19:45
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hprashi
You really should consider retaking the GMAT. Your current scores are not high enough and even though you have excellent work experience, it is in the back office and not unique enough to distinguish your candidacy from other applicants from India. The lower undergraduate performance is also a concern, and this is another reason why you need to retake the GMAT.
If you can score above the average at the schools, so 720+, I recommend that you do apply.
Respectfully,
Paul Lanzillotti
