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Schools: Tepper '24 (D) Kelley '24 (WL) Goizueta '24 (D)
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Profile Evaluation Request [#permalink] New post   28 Jul 2021, 21:20
Hi,

I would appreciate a lot if you could evaluate my profile :)

Demographics: 27, Male, Indian Citizen, Non - IT Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

GMAT Score: 680(Q48 V35 IR4 AWA5) - Planning to retake GMAT again (kindly advice if it is required considering my profile and target colleges)

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree: Mechanical Engineering - Top 75 University in India, GPA: 8.9/10 (USA GPA - 3.74)
Master's Degree: Civil Engineering with Mechanical Options - Top 3 University in India - IIT Madras, GPA:8.9/10 (USA GPA - 3.75)
Chartered Engineer, IMechE, UK

Extra-curriculars
State level cricketer. Also represented University while in Engineering; Fitness Enthusiast - Regular in Marathon and running events; Avid Trekker - Have trekked multiple times in Himalayan region; Volunteer in few events

Work Experience -

Working in India's Largest Construction firm's International Water Division, We bid for tenders in developed economies such as UAE, Oman, Qatar and in Underdeveloped Nations such as Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana. Have also secured multiple promotions (2 in 4 years). My role is estimation of Mechanical Equipment in the plants and also includes coordination among various stakeholders such as Design Consultant, Higher Management, Client, etc.

Post MBA goals
Consulting or Team Lead roles in MNCs; Industry-shift

Target Colleges - Duke, Michigan Ross, Tepper, Tuck, Darden, Foster, Mccombs, Mcdonnough, Cornell, Kenan- Flagler, Marshall. (Top 30 colleges)

Please evaluate. Thanks in advance for your help!.
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Re: Profile Evaluation Request [#permalink] New post   09 Aug 2021, 10:18
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shaktitinku wrote:
Hi,

I would appreciate a lot if you could evaluate my profile :)

Demographics: 27, Male, Indian Citizen, Non - IT Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

GMAT Score: 680(Q48 V35 IR4 AWA5) - Planning to retake GMAT again (kindly advice if it is required considering my profile and target colleges)

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree: Mechanical Engineering - Top 75 University in India, GPA: 8.9/10 (USA GPA - 3.74)
Master's Degree: Civil Engineering with Mechanical Options - Top 3 University in India - IIT Madras, GPA:8.9/10 (USA GPA - 3.75)
Chartered Engineer, IMechE, UK

Extra-curriculars
State level cricketer. Also represented University while in Engineering; Fitness Enthusiast - Regular in Marathon and running events; Avid Trekker - Have trekked multiple times in Himalayan region; Volunteer in few events

Work Experience -

Working in India's Largest Construction firm's International Water Division, We bid for tenders in developed economies such as UAE, Oman, Qatar and in Underdeveloped Nations such as Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana. Have also secured multiple promotions (2 in 4 years). My role is estimation of Mechanical Equipment in the plants and also includes coordination among various stakeholders such as Design Consultant, Higher Management, Client, etc.

Post MBA goals
Consulting or Team Lead roles in MNCs; Industry-shift

Target Colleges - Duke, Michigan Ross, Tepper, Tuck, Darden, Foster, Mccombs, Mcdonnough, Cornell, Kenan- Flagler, Marshall. (Top 30 colleges)

Please evaluate. Thanks in advance for your help!.


Hi shaktitinku - thank you for reaching out! I'm happy to share some thoughts on your profile.

First off, I would definitely recommend retaking the GMAT. As I'm sure you appreciate, you are in an overrepresented demographic and will face stiff competition, even with your less-than-usual work experience. Given that, we would recommend ideally targeting 30 points higher than the average GMAT scores for your target schools, and at the very least getting at or above their average scores.

Your grades look good - did you achieve First Class? And your top 3 grad school is also a plus.

In your extracurriculars, you mention volunteering in a few events. Do you have any leadership experience with your extracurriculars by any chance? Schools will ideally be looking for current, ongoing community leadership experience.

I like your work experience - and it's great that you've had two promotions. Again, schools will want you to demonstrate leadership experience and impact.

You will also benefit from more fully fleshing out your goals with more specificity -- what impact do you want to have and why? How does your experience and an MBA from each specific school help you get there? It will be important to research each of your target schools (attend online events, talk to current students), perhaps to narrow down your list to the best choices, and in any case to be able to explain to each school why they are such a great fit for you.

I hope this helps - best of luck to you!!
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Schools: Tepper '24 (D) Kelley '24 (WL) Goizueta '24 (D)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V38
GPA: 3.6
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Re: Profile Evaluation Request [#permalink] New post   21 Aug 2021, 09:48
Hi,

In continuation to my request above, I would like to update that i have achieved a score of 710 now. (Q 49 V 38 IR 7).

I request you to suggest which colleges can I apply for.
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Re: Profile Evaluation Request [#permalink] New post   23 Aug 2021, 12:04
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shaktitinku wrote:
Hi,

In continuation to my request above, I would like to update that i have achieved a score of 710 now. (Q 49 V 38 IR 7).

I request you to suggest which colleges can I apply for.


Hi again, shaktitinku - congratulations on raising your score! I think your new score positions you well for many of the schools on your original school list. You are now around the average median score for some for those schools, such as Duke and Ross, and above average for others, such as McDonough and Tepper. I would suggest applying to a mix of target, likely, and even stretch schools. Your original list looks like a great place to start, though I suggest researching each of the schools to make sure they are good fits for you in terms of their classes, clubs, culture, and other resources.

Beyond your GMAT, your chances at any of these schools will largely depend on the other questions I asked and considerations I mentioned in my previous email. How well can you demonstrate leadership and impact at work and in your ECs? How well will you be able to explain your career goals, and how an MBA from each specific program will best help you get there? Those things will count even more than your GMAT score.

Best of luck to you!
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