rocker2112
Hi,
Please evaluate my profile for ISB.I am planning to apply for 2017 - 2018 session.Also please suggest for which all colleges I can apply.
Mining Engineer from NITK Surathkal.
Founder of a start up backed by some high profile investors.Recognised by NASSCOM as a high potential start up in 2015.Start up is currently not in great shape because of prevailing market situation.Looking for a buyer but in worst case might need to shut it down.
Previous work ex :
Worked as retail consultant for 2 years ( Promoted once )
Worked as regional sales head for 15 months before perusing my start up full time.
Academics :
GMAT - 700 - Q 49, V 37 ( Does it make sense for me to retake it.I think I can increase my score by 20-30 points but not more )
CGPA - 7.45
12th - 73
10th - 70 ( I think these 3 are my weak points.How much do you think this will affect my chances and is there anything I can do to counter it )
Extracurricular :
State level Tennis player
Secretary of the cultural fest of my collage ( It is one of the biggest college fests in the country )
I was Rotaract coordinator for 3 yrs.Was responsible for organising activities like orphanage visits, old age home visits, blood donation camps, campus cleaning activities, Weekend teaching classes for underprivileged students etc.
Future goals : I am an out an out start up guy and would like to remain associated with start ups after my MBA.Would either like to do another start up or work for some VC firm.
Please let me know in case I can add anything for better evaluation.
Many Thanks.
Hey there good sir,
so overall you have a good profile! You have good work experience, with, what is more important, CLEAR advancement from job to job. I would need more detail to truly understand how much and how quickly you have advanced, but so far so good.
Your school is not (as far as I know) considered a Top indian school, and that will make things tougher. I also don't see much int he way of volunteer work/ECs (but perhaps you have more???)
In sum: If you can get those extra 30 points, it would likely help as you do have some weaknesses you can account for. However, I understand that you may not want to do that. And you can take your shot, with the idea that if it doesn't work out, you will retake and apply next year.
I hope this helps, and if you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to write,
Best,
JF