Hi,
Could you please evaluate my profile?
Demographics : Indian, Male (29)
GMAT : 710 (Q:49, V:38)
Education : Undergraduate - Govt. Model engineering college (2.66 GPA) {
Graduate - PGDM from TAPMI, Manipal (AACSB & AMBA accredited) (5.3 CGPA)
Work Experience : I have a total work experience of 3 years (Excluding internship).After receiving my graduate degree, I joined one of the top Life insurance companies in India as a management trainee and received 2 promotions - Management trainee -> Deputy manager of Operations -> Manager of Operations. Resigned in June 2021.
- Had 18 employees reporting to me (Direct and indirect)
- Led various projects with tangible results.
- SPOC for customer grievance handling.
- In charge of Insurance Claims payment.
- In charge of monthly reporting.
Extra curricular activities & achievements: Taught high school mathematics to two under privileged children.
College chess champion & state level chess player.
Proud participant of PROMOTION OF EXCELLENCE AMONG GIFTED STUDENTS program by Kerala govt.
Certifications & other course work: Six sigma green belt certified.
5 certificates related to MIT supply chain Micromasters program.
Post MBA Goals : Short term - Join consulting firm (Operations or Management) to hone my skills and expand my network.
Long term - Start my own company in renewable energy sector.
Target schools : Right now I am planning to apply to LBS, Emory, Kelly, Tepper & Rotman. I would appreciate it if you could suggest some other prospective colleges.
I want to apply in the the ongoing R2 of 2022. I'm a little concerned about my low GPA. It happened mostly due to home sickness and I don't know how I can justify it to the adcom .
I would appreciate any sort of feedback you can provide.
Thank you