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07 Jul 2018, 23:44
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I am an Civil Engineering post-graduate with both bachelors and masters from IIT Kanpur, a highly prestigious engineering college of India. I've attended a 3 month exchange program at UNSW Sydney and published a research paper on a Supply Chain Management problem.
Work Exp 5+ yrs. Currently working as Manager - Infra. Development at DMICDC, an agency set up by the Government of India in association with Japan. (My profile is a bit unique as I am currently working with Central Government in a corporate (private) environment, as my company is a knowledge partner to Government of India) I've been complete in-charge of a couple of $450bn projects, one of them is a project of national importance, being directly monitored by Prime Minister (South Asia's largest Convention Centre being developed in capital of India). So, I have developed excellent liaising with senior level Government officers (read IAS officers) and senior management at BCG, i.e. I can obtain stellar recommendations.
Gave GMAT in March, 2018 and kind of holed up with a score of 670(Q50 V33 IR7), got nervous and burnt out in verbal, surely can do better, planning to give it again in August'18 if required.
Academics:
Secondary School (Xth) - 76.8%
Senior School (XIIth) - 69.2%
B.Tech. - 7.0/10
M.Tech. - 8.4/10
I intend to settle down in the country i complete my MBA from, with my spouse. So, looking for an MBA in the country where visa laws and the program is reputed enough to get me a good job. So far I've shortlisted Aug/Sep'19 intake of MBS, Rotman, NUS, HEC Paris, INSEAD, ISB, SMU. This list is still improving and is absolutely open to suggestions.
Need advice as to:
1. Whether any gaps I can fulfill in my profile by the time admissions process begins?
2. Is my current GMAT score sufficient? If not, what should be my target score? Is it true that if you have two scores, an average of the two is considered?
Work Exp 5+ yrs. Currently working as Manager - Infra. Development at DMICDC, an agency set up by the Government of India in association with Japan. (My profile is a bit unique as I am currently working with Central Government in a corporate (private) environment, as my company is a knowledge partner to Government of India) I've been complete in-charge of a couple of $450bn projects, one of them is a project of national importance, being directly monitored by Prime Minister (South Asia's largest Convention Centre being developed in capital of India). So, I have developed excellent liaising with senior level Government officers (read IAS officers) and senior management at BCG, i.e. I can obtain stellar recommendations.
Gave GMAT in March, 2018 and kind of holed up with a score of 670(Q50 V33 IR7), got nervous and burnt out in verbal, surely can do better, planning to give it again in August'18 if required.
Academics:
Secondary School (Xth) - 76.8%
Senior School (XIIth) - 69.2%
B.Tech. - 7.0/10
M.Tech. - 8.4/10
I intend to settle down in the country i complete my MBA from, with my spouse. So, looking for an MBA in the country where visa laws and the program is reputed enough to get me a good job. So far I've shortlisted Aug/Sep'19 intake of MBS, Rotman, NUS, HEC Paris, INSEAD, ISB, SMU. This list is still improving and is absolutely open to suggestions.
Need advice as to:
1. Whether any gaps I can fulfill in my profile by the time admissions process begins?
2. Is my current GMAT score sufficient? If not, what should be my target score? Is it true that if you have two scores, an average of the two is considered?
09 Jul 2018, 07:12
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Hi pareekpranjal,
Thank you for your post. You've got quite the geographic range amongst your target schools!
First, I would encourage you to improve your GMAT score. The programs you've listed have average scores in the 660/670 to 710 type range. That's fairly wide, which is good, because it helps build diversity into your school strategy. But when you're applying from such a crowded and competitive demographic, conventional wisdom is that you want to target about 30+ points above the average for the programs you're interested in. That would suggest a 700 or so for the less competitive programs on your list and a 740+ type score for the more difficult ones. You have a fantastic Quant score, so if you can buckle down on the Verbal, you should be able to boost your score significantly. (And try not to let the Quant score slip!)
Second, application season is quickly approaching, so you'll have to be selective in terms of improvements you can make. The GMAT score is very important, of course, so I'd definitely focus attention there. You might also keep your eyes open for any "extras" you can pursue at work or outside work, though in the latter case I'd lean more toward organizations with which you're already affiliated. (Commencing a new EC with a new organization this close to application season can look disingenuous; but if you're already involved with a certain organization and have the opportunity to lead an initiative, for example, that reads a little better.)
Beyond that, I would encourage you to continue to develop the specificity of your career goals, your rationale for pursuing an MBA ("why MBA"), and your specific understanding of the programs to which you're applying (courses, clubs, extracurriculars, community, culture, career opportunities)? Try to speak with current students and alumni and attend events (online events if necessary). Develop your story. What could you uniquely contribute? How will each particular program help you grow and move toward your goals? What drives you toward these goals? I encourage you to read more here: https://www.avantiprep.com/blog/the-mos ... on-process
Best Regards,
Greg
Thank you for your post. You've got quite the geographic range amongst your target schools!
First, I would encourage you to improve your GMAT score. The programs you've listed have average scores in the 660/670 to 710 type range. That's fairly wide, which is good, because it helps build diversity into your school strategy. But when you're applying from such a crowded and competitive demographic, conventional wisdom is that you want to target about 30+ points above the average for the programs you're interested in. That would suggest a 700 or so for the less competitive programs on your list and a 740+ type score for the more difficult ones. You have a fantastic Quant score, so if you can buckle down on the Verbal, you should be able to boost your score significantly. (And try not to let the Quant score slip!)
Second, application season is quickly approaching, so you'll have to be selective in terms of improvements you can make. The GMAT score is very important, of course, so I'd definitely focus attention there. You might also keep your eyes open for any "extras" you can pursue at work or outside work, though in the latter case I'd lean more toward organizations with which you're already affiliated. (Commencing a new EC with a new organization this close to application season can look disingenuous; but if you're already involved with a certain organization and have the opportunity to lead an initiative, for example, that reads a little better.)
Beyond that, I would encourage you to continue to develop the specificity of your career goals, your rationale for pursuing an MBA ("why MBA"), and your specific understanding of the programs to which you're applying (courses, clubs, extracurriculars, community, culture, career opportunities)? Try to speak with current students and alumni and attend events (online events if necessary). Develop your story. What could you uniquely contribute? How will each particular program help you grow and move toward your goals? What drives you toward these goals? I encourage you to read more here: https://www.avantiprep.com/blog/the-mos ... on-process
Best Regards,
Greg
