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FlytheW2016
Joined: 28 Mar 2016
Last visit: 02 Feb 2019
Posts: 14
Location: United States
Schools: HBS '20 (D) Haas '20 (D) Stanford '20 (D) Sloan '20 (D) Booth '21 (WL) Kellogg '21 (A) Anderson '21 (A) Ross '21 (D)
GMAT Date: 03-05-2016
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Schools: HBS '20 (D) Haas '20 (D) Stanford '20 (D) Sloan '20 (D) Booth '21 (WL) Kellogg '21 (A) Anderson '21 (A) Ross '21 (D)
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19 Jul 2017, 15:44
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Hello and thank you for your assistance in reviewing my profile and identifying any strengths, weakness and other problem areas.
Below are my stats and plans for B-School:
- 700 GMAT (46Q/40V/8IR/4.5AWA) -- Is the AWA too low? I scored a 630 on my first attempt and had a 5.5 on the AWA.
- 3.56 GPA (3.9 major GPA - but I don't think this is reported anywhere)
- Undergraduate degrees in (1) Finance and (2) Corporate Reporting & Financial Statement Analysis from Boston College
- Work experience includes 6 years (will be 7 when leaving for b-school); MM Investment Banking (3 years), Large CPG (<1 year), and a technology e-commerce start up focusing on operations & strategy (2-3 years), which I joined prior to Series A funding
- Extracurriculars: I don't have too many since undergrad, but was heavily involved at BC. Presently, I am on the junior board of a hospital, spend significant time helping new employees understand the industry landscape and regulations at my current company, and I also run a book club at the office.
- My short-term goal changes from day to day. I'm between joining a top tier consulting firm with a focus on helping companies improve operational inefficiencies (not sure if this is too niche) or going back into a more senior strategy & ops role at a tech company.
- My long-term goal is to be a COO or CSO at a technology company
- Age: 28 (29 at enrollment)
- White
- US born, dual European citizenship
- Male
Target Schools:
R1: GSB, HBS, Kellogg, Booth
R2: Haas, Sloan
Below are my stats and plans for B-School:
- 700 GMAT (46Q/40V/8IR/4.5AWA) -- Is the AWA too low? I scored a 630 on my first attempt and had a 5.5 on the AWA.
- 3.56 GPA (3.9 major GPA - but I don't think this is reported anywhere)
- Undergraduate degrees in (1) Finance and (2) Corporate Reporting & Financial Statement Analysis from Boston College
- Work experience includes 6 years (will be 7 when leaving for b-school); MM Investment Banking (3 years), Large CPG (<1 year), and a technology e-commerce start up focusing on operations & strategy (2-3 years), which I joined prior to Series A funding
- Extracurriculars: I don't have too many since undergrad, but was heavily involved at BC. Presently, I am on the junior board of a hospital, spend significant time helping new employees understand the industry landscape and regulations at my current company, and I also run a book club at the office.
- My short-term goal changes from day to day. I'm between joining a top tier consulting firm with a focus on helping companies improve operational inefficiencies (not sure if this is too niche) or going back into a more senior strategy & ops role at a tech company.
- My long-term goal is to be a COO or CSO at a technology company
- Age: 28 (29 at enrollment)
- White
- US born, dual European citizenship
- Male
Target Schools:
R1: GSB, HBS, Kellogg, Booth
R2: Haas, Sloan
20 Jul 2017, 09:58
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Hi, and thanks for writing! To answer your question - your AWA is fine. Anything above a 4.0 passes the test - beyond this, schools don't take it into account, especially not for native English speakers. However, given your demographic and the competitiveness of the schools you're targeting, it would be ideal if you could get an overall GMAT score of 720+. Are you considering retaking?
I think your work experience is strong, and your extracurriculars are solid as well. Regarding your career goals - though these may change once you're in school, you want to present a confident and realistic path to the AdCom. It might make sense for management consulting to be your short term-goal (and the focus as you describe it is fine), with strategy/ops in a senior capacity within a tech company as your longer-term goal.
I hope that helps a bit! I'd love to discuss your profile in more detail with you and give you some more tips on how to put your best foot forward; if you're interested, you can sign up for a free 30-min consultation with me here: https://www.mbamission.com/consult/?dis ... admissions
I think your work experience is strong, and your extracurriculars are solid as well. Regarding your career goals - though these may change once you're in school, you want to present a confident and realistic path to the AdCom. It might make sense for management consulting to be your short term-goal (and the focus as you describe it is fine), with strategy/ops in a senior capacity within a tech company as your longer-term goal.
I hope that helps a bit! I'd love to discuss your profile in more detail with you and give you some more tips on how to put your best foot forward; if you're interested, you can sign up for a free 30-min consultation with me here: https://www.mbamission.com/consult/?dis ... admissions
FlytheW2016
Hello and thank you for your assistance in reviewing my profile and identifying any strengths, weakness and other problem areas.
Below are my stats and plans for B-School:
- 700 GMAT (46Q/40V/8IR/4.5AWA) -- Is the AWA too low? I scored a 630 on my first attempt and had a 5.5 on the AWA.
- 3.56 GPA (3.9 major GPA - but I don't think this is reported anywhere)
- Undergraduate degrees in (1) Finance and (2) Corporate Reporting & Financial Statement Analysis from Boston College
- Work experience includes 6 years (will be 7 when leaving for b-school); MM Investment Banking (3 years), Large CPG (<1 year), and a technology e-commerce start up focusing on operations & strategy (2-3 years), which I joined prior to Series A funding
- Extracurriculars: I don't have too many since undergrad, but was heavily involved at BC. Presently, I am on the junior board of a hospital, spend significant time helping new employees understand the industry landscape and regulations at my current company, and I also run a book club at the office.
- My short-term goal changes from day to day. I'm between joining a top tier consulting firm with a focus on helping companies improve operational inefficiencies (not sure if this is too niche) or going back into a more senior strategy & ops role at a tech company.
- My long-term goal is to be a COO or CSO at a technology company
- Age: 28 (29 at enrollment)
- White
- US born, dual European citizenship
- Male
Target Schools:
R1: GSB, HBS, Kellogg, Booth
R2: Haas, Sloan
Below are my stats and plans for B-School:
- 700 GMAT (46Q/40V/8IR/4.5AWA) -- Is the AWA too low? I scored a 630 on my first attempt and had a 5.5 on the AWA.
- 3.56 GPA (3.9 major GPA - but I don't think this is reported anywhere)
- Undergraduate degrees in (1) Finance and (2) Corporate Reporting & Financial Statement Analysis from Boston College
- Work experience includes 6 years (will be 7 when leaving for b-school); MM Investment Banking (3 years), Large CPG (<1 year), and a technology e-commerce start up focusing on operations & strategy (2-3 years), which I joined prior to Series A funding
- Extracurriculars: I don't have too many since undergrad, but was heavily involved at BC. Presently, I am on the junior board of a hospital, spend significant time helping new employees understand the industry landscape and regulations at my current company, and I also run a book club at the office.
- My short-term goal changes from day to day. I'm between joining a top tier consulting firm with a focus on helping companies improve operational inefficiencies (not sure if this is too niche) or going back into a more senior strategy & ops role at a tech company.
- My long-term goal is to be a COO or CSO at a technology company
- Age: 28 (29 at enrollment)
- White
- US born, dual European citizenship
- Male
Target Schools:
R1: GSB, HBS, Kellogg, Booth
R2: Haas, Sloan
20 Jul 2017, 11:03
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Hi All,
It will be very helpful if anybody evaluates my profile.
Class X :- 76.2% (C.B.S.E)
Class XII :- 79.2% (C.B.S.E)
B.TECH :- Electrical Engineering from JSS Noida (U.P Technical University)
Work experience :- Diverse demographic work experience of 10 years in EHV Power Transmission Sector.
Key Career Highlights :-
1. 5 years in Jaypee Powergrid Limited (A JV of Jaypee Group and Powergrid) :-
i) Managed construction activities of 400 KV D/C Karcham Wangtoo (Kinnour , Himachal Pradesh) to Abdullapur ( yamunanagar , Haryana) Transmission Line associated with Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Project and 400 KV D/C Nigrie ( Singrauli , M.P ) - Satna ( Satna, M.P) Transmission line associated with Nigrie Super Thermal power Plant.
ii) Active involment in achieving ROW associated with Construction of Transmission Line.
iii) Maintained Field Quality Plan at sites .
iv) Active role in arranging Forest Clearance , PTCC Clearance , Railway Clearance of above said Line.
v) Interacted with contractors L&T Ga,mmon India & Jyoti Structures to complete the project in record time despite very challenging demographic condition.
2. 2 years in EMC Limited :-
i) Managed construction activities of 75 kms. of 400 KV D/C Kashipur ( Uttarakhand) - Roorkee (Uttarakhand) Transmission Line.
ii)Managed construction activities of 15 kms of 400 KV D/C Agra ( U.P) - Sikar ( Rajasthan) Transmission Line.
iii) Coordinated with clients such as Powergrid for smooth completion of Project.
iv) Managed a team of 25 people( employees) and 100 skilled and unskilled labours during construction of above lines.
v) Prepared Monthly project budget , Monthly Progress report , Monthly Target according to L-2 schedule, PV Bills etc.
3. 3 years in South East U.P Power Transmission Company ( A SPV of UPPTCL and Isolux Corsan ( Spanish Conglomerate))
i) Managing and Monitoring of 765 KV S/C Mainpuri ( U.P) - Bara(U.P) Transmission Line CKT-1 & CKT-2,765 KV S/C Mainpuri - Unnao Transmission Line , 400 KV D/C Mainpuri - Aligarh Transmission Line.
ii) Arranged forest clearance , PTCC Clearance of above said Transmission Lines.
iii) Testing and Commissioning of above Transmission Lines.
iv) Managing contractors to complete the project on time.
v) Arranged and carried out inspection of above lines with CEA ( Central Electricity Authority) and Electrical Inspector Safety.
vi) Involved in lot of Public dealings such as arranging ROW , Deciding Compensation etc.
Extra Curricular Activities:-
1. Volunteer of an NGO, which works in the field of education for poor children and also in the field of environment.
2. Nominated by company ( SEUPPTCL) as convenor of CSR activities, which includes free health checkup camps in villages in route of our Transmission Lines.
3.Gold medalist in Kabaddi in Cluster Meet organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
4. Silver medalist in Kabaddi in Regional Meet organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
5. Member of Cricket team of Electrical engineering department.
I would like to know how much score i need in GMAT to get a call from IIM - A,B,C,L and ISB - Hyderabad. I am planning to write for GMAT in August end.
Also please tell me whether it makes sense to opt for ISB after having 10 years of experience and with a salary in the range of 16 LPA.
Best Regards
Abhishek Singh
It will be very helpful if anybody evaluates my profile.
Class X :- 76.2% (C.B.S.E)
Class XII :- 79.2% (C.B.S.E)
B.TECH :- Electrical Engineering from JSS Noida (U.P Technical University)
Work experience :- Diverse demographic work experience of 10 years in EHV Power Transmission Sector.
Key Career Highlights :-
1. 5 years in Jaypee Powergrid Limited (A JV of Jaypee Group and Powergrid) :-
i) Managed construction activities of 400 KV D/C Karcham Wangtoo (Kinnour , Himachal Pradesh) to Abdullapur ( yamunanagar , Haryana) Transmission Line associated with Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Project and 400 KV D/C Nigrie ( Singrauli , M.P ) - Satna ( Satna, M.P) Transmission line associated with Nigrie Super Thermal power Plant.
ii) Active involment in achieving ROW associated with Construction of Transmission Line.
iii) Maintained Field Quality Plan at sites .
iv) Active role in arranging Forest Clearance , PTCC Clearance , Railway Clearance of above said Line.
v) Interacted with contractors L&T Ga,mmon India & Jyoti Structures to complete the project in record time despite very challenging demographic condition.
2. 2 years in EMC Limited :-
i) Managed construction activities of 75 kms. of 400 KV D/C Kashipur ( Uttarakhand) - Roorkee (Uttarakhand) Transmission Line.
ii)Managed construction activities of 15 kms of 400 KV D/C Agra ( U.P) - Sikar ( Rajasthan) Transmission Line.
iii) Coordinated with clients such as Powergrid for smooth completion of Project.
iv) Managed a team of 25 people( employees) and 100 skilled and unskilled labours during construction of above lines.
v) Prepared Monthly project budget , Monthly Progress report , Monthly Target according to L-2 schedule, PV Bills etc.
3. 3 years in South East U.P Power Transmission Company ( A SPV of UPPTCL and Isolux Corsan ( Spanish Conglomerate))
i) Managing and Monitoring of 765 KV S/C Mainpuri ( U.P) - Bara(U.P) Transmission Line CKT-1 & CKT-2,765 KV S/C Mainpuri - Unnao Transmission Line , 400 KV D/C Mainpuri - Aligarh Transmission Line.
ii) Arranged forest clearance , PTCC Clearance of above said Transmission Lines.
iii) Testing and Commissioning of above Transmission Lines.
iv) Managing contractors to complete the project on time.
v) Arranged and carried out inspection of above lines with CEA ( Central Electricity Authority) and Electrical Inspector Safety.
vi) Involved in lot of Public dealings such as arranging ROW , Deciding Compensation etc.
Extra Curricular Activities:-
1. Volunteer of an NGO, which works in the field of education for poor children and also in the field of environment.
2. Nominated by company ( SEUPPTCL) as convenor of CSR activities, which includes free health checkup camps in villages in route of our Transmission Lines.
3.Gold medalist in Kabaddi in Cluster Meet organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
4. Silver medalist in Kabaddi in Regional Meet organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
5. Member of Cricket team of Electrical engineering department.
I would like to know how much score i need in GMAT to get a call from IIM - A,B,C,L and ISB - Hyderabad. I am planning to write for GMAT in August end.
Also please tell me whether it makes sense to opt for ISB after having 10 years of experience and with a salary in the range of 16 LPA.
Best Regards
Abhishek Singh
