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Profile evaluation. Plz help me ? [#permalink] New post   17 Nov 2014, 00:21
Hi

How much i need to score in GMAT to enter into one of the top 10 MBA colleges (ISB , ISEADS, Kellog , LBS, Wharton, Stanford, Harvard, etc) and what are other possible options ?



My profile for evaluation: - With an background in Pharmaceuticals !!

Experience:-
Total 3.4 years of experience till date.
(currently working in Pharma R&D with around 9 months of experience in IPR - Intellectual property rights (patents) dept and previous 2.7 years of academic experience working as lecturer/Asst.professor in Pharmacy Institution)

Academics:-
PG- 8.3 GPA , Grad- 65%, HSC- 63%, SSC-64% ,
I have registered for PhD in pharmaceuticals
In addition i have done full time PG Diploma in IPR & Patent management and stood topper (Rank 1) , and Certificate program in Pharma R&D and IPR from FICCI-INDIA.


Co-curricular Activities:-
5 Research and review paper publication in National/International Journal
Couple of articles published in reputed magazines for issues related to patents
Attended conferences in pharma and IPR domain (to name i have presented paper in conference organized by BARC - Bhaba atomic research center)
Class representative and sport co-coordinator in Schooling

Extra-curricular:-
I have played at national level in sports like Fencing and softball (represented state) with several certificates in different sports at school level and college level.
I have completed basic level of playing Tabla (musical instrument).
I have anchored programs during schooling and at professional (job) places.
I have been part of Cultural committee, Anti-raging committee, Placement Cell.
I have arranged outdoor tours.
Best coach in Sport Activities 2012.


I am an active photographer and have a photography website, which i do as part of hobby and part time income source.

Your kind attention and reply is appreciated.
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Re: Profile evaluation. Plz help me ? [#permalink] New post   17 Nov 2014, 04:27
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Hi

How much i need to score in GMAT to enter into one of the top 10 MBA colleges (ISB , ISEADS, Kellog , LBS, Wharton, Stanford, Harvard, etc) and what are other possible options ?



My profile for evaluation: - With an background in Pharmaceuticals !!

Experience:-
Total 3.4 years of experience till date.
(currently working in Pharma R&D with around 9 months of experience in IPR - Intellectual property rights (patents) dept and previous 2.7 years of academic experience working as lecturer/Asst.professor in Pharmacy Institution)

Academics:-
PG- 8.3 GPA , Grad- 65%, HSC- 63%, SSC-64% ,
I have registered for PhD in pharmaceuticals
In addition i have done full time PG Diploma in IPR & Patent management and stood topper (Rank 1) , and Certificate program in Pharma R&D and IPR from FICCI-INDIA.


Co-curricular Activities:-
5 Research and review paper publication in National/International Journal
Couple of articles published in reputed magazines for issues related to patents
Attended conferences in pharma and IPR domain (to name i have presented paper in conference organized by BARC - Bhaba atomic research center)
Class representative and sport co-coordinator in Schooling

Extra-curricular:-
I have played at national level in sports like Fencing and softball (represented state) with several certificates in different sports at school level and college level.
I have completed basic level of playing Tabla (musical instrument).
I have anchored programs during schooling and at professional (job) places.
I have been part of Cultural committee, Anti-raging committee, Placement Cell.
I have arranged outdoor tours.
Best coach in Sport Activities 2012.


I am an active photographer and have a photography website, which i do as part of hobby and part time income source.

Your kind attention and reply is appreciated.



Hello there!

So to start off you are coming from a very good industry, with good knowledge. Right now, your professional experience is probably a bit on the low side, and waiting one more year might make your application stronger, if this is an option for you.

A few things weren't yet clear to me from your profile evaluation request:
- Do you already have your PhD? Or are you working on it now?
- What is your age?
- What are your goals?
- What schools did you attend? And what is their ranking?
- Do you have any extras in terms of leadership/ volunteer work/ extra curricular activities??? Can you tell me about these?

For top 10 programs, you'd need at least a 700 (although above a 720 is better). But be aware that GMAT alone will not get you in. The schools will look at your profile overall, and evaluate you based on everything you have,

Best,
JF
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Re: Profile evaluation. Plz help me ? [#permalink] New post   17 Nov 2014, 05:41
Thank you for reply ,

To answer what all you have asked,

1. I am working on PhD.
2. I am 29 years old.
3. In my Graduation i attended NM University which is currently ranked 27th in INDIA among all universities.
For my Post graduation, i did it form PRIST University, which is deemed university (ranking i dont know) but its well know in India
For my PhD , i have chosen NIMS University (ranking i dont know)
4.Leadership - I have organized various functions at college level, whereas organized and managed event during my professional job career.
I have leaded my school's sports team in handball and and at national level as vice captain.
I have organized,planed and conducted outdoor tours of members (25-40) for 8-10 days in India.
Volunteers - I have volunteered in blood donation camp , local festivals. ( whereas no major registered activities with social groups)
Extra curricular activities - In addition to the previous post including photography;
I have participated and directed various plays at college level.
I have conducted seminars for students on career development, and delivered lectures for awareness & importance of Patent and Patent management at various places (private coaching classes , institutes)
I have participated in Singing competition.

Waiting for your kind reply,

Thanks,
Sagar
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Re: Profile evaluation. Plz help me ? [#permalink] New post   18 Nov 2014, 01:35
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pharmasagar wrote:
Thank you for reply ,

To answer what all you have asked,

1. I am working on PhD.
2. I am 29 years old.
3. In my Graduation i attended NM University which is currently ranked 27th in INDIA among all universities.
For my Post graduation, i did it form PRIST University, which is deemed university (ranking i dont know) but its well know in India
For my PhD , i have chosen NIMS University (ranking i dont know)
4.Leadership - I have organized various functions at college level, whereas organized and managed event during my professional job career.
I have leaded my school's sports team in handball and and at national level as vice captain.
I have organized,planed and conducted outdoor tours of members (25-40) for 8-10 days in India.
Volunteers - I have volunteered in blood donation camp , local festivals. ( whereas no major registered activities with social groups)
Extra curricular activities - In addition to the previous post including photography;
I have participated and directed various plays at college level.
I have conducted seminars for students on career development, and delivered lectures for awareness & importance of Patent and Patent management at various places (private coaching classes , institutes)
I have participated in Singing competition.

Waiting for your kind reply,

Thanks,
Sagar


Dear Sagar,
Sooo, I think that with a 720+ you should be able to do pretty well. I'd say your target schools would likely be schools in the 10-30 ranking. The Top 10 schools will be tougher because of two challenges, I think. 1. You come from a non target school 2. Your work experience is too little for you to have proven yourself, truly. Actually I think the second reason might be a cause for hesitation/concern from many schools.

Whether you want to invest another year or two in your work is up to you of course, and likely will depend on many factors in your life and work. But from an MBA consultancy perspective I can say that if your job is a good one, and you wait two years you should have much better chances.

Otherwise the extras that you have (leadership, volunteer work, extra currics) are all good, although they are similar to what many other Indian candidates will show. I think in your case it's less of a "problem", because your PHD background already makes you quite unique, but it is something to think about.


Please let me know your thoughts, and of course, best of luck on the GMAT!!!

Best,
Jon
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Re: Profile evaluation. Plz help me ? [#permalink] New post   18 Nov 2014, 02:41
HELLO,

Thank you for the reply.

Inputs from your side are really worth to consider. Can you please enlist which are the colleges to be considered in between ranking of 10-30.


Waiting...

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Re: Profile evaluation. Plz help me ? [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2014, 02:12
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pharmasagar wrote:
HELLO,

Thank you for the reply.

Inputs from your side are really worth to consider. Can you please enlist which are the colleges to be considered in between ranking of 10-30.


Waiting...

Thanks
Sagar


Sagar,
My reference list for rankings in the US News and World Report Ranking. So have a look there,

Best,
JF
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