AlexMBAApply wrote:
sid090188 wrote:
Hi Alex,
My name is Siddharth. I would request you to evaluate my profile.
GMAt: 740
Education. B.E in EXTC (India)+MMS Finance(Mumbai university)
Work ex: 3 years in Project Finance. Working as Assistant Manager
GPA: 3.8+
I have also cleared the Level 2 of my CFA. Intend to clear the Level 3 this time or somewhere in 2015 definitely. I had applied to some schools in the US in the top 15. However I have received a reject from them. Have gt interview invites for a few safe schools from 16-25th rank.
Do you think I should be giving up on these(if I receive an admit) and consider applying next year. Would an additional year of work ex help if I target the top 15.I would be undertaking additional extracurriculars in this while. However I would not be able to make significant changes to my profile if I consider the GMAT and work ex.
I strongly believe a 3 year work ex till matriculation has been one of the major reasons for a reject and I stand good chances if I apply with an additional year of work ex.
What is your opinion on this?
Without seeing at least one of your applications, it's hard to say. Also, if your career has been based in India all this time, then top 16 schools are going to be stretches. In other words, the top 30 schools are where you'll likely have a better shot at anyhow, which is what ended up happening.
Would I have a better chance next year if I reapply but my work ex will be in India though. However I can improve upon my extra curriculars plus I believe that I being a young applicant would be a bigger reason. I can attest to the fact that my career goals and why MBA answers were well answered.
So do you feel I can make it next year if I apply somewhere in the top 16 or should I consider top 30 only. Please provide a realistic response as I would help me.thanks for your mail
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15 Feb 2010, 15:29
