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Updated on: 06 Jul 2014, 22:21
Originally posted by shahibipul on 31 Dec 2013, 01:02.
Last edited by shahibipul on 06 Jul 2014, 22:21, edited 1 time in total.
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Hello Experts,
Let me begin by saying thanks as I find the responses here quite quick and elaborate, and the forum overall really interactive.
I am a relatively new MBA aspirant and have been largely getting all my knowledge through internet. I have few questions/ requests:
1) Profile Evaluation request:
Education:
Completed Integrated BTech and MTech in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT in 2009.
CGPA - 8.58/10
Academic Achievements - Nothing much really, other than GATE scholarship (which almost everyone has in IITs), and scoring a 9+ GPA in last 4 sems.
Work Experience:
Started working with a top manufacturing company as a Researcher post-college till Nov 2012 (3.33 yrs) and then moved to Market Development role in a new JV of my original company. Continuing in the same (Mkt Dev) profile for more 1 yr and 1 mth now.
Achievement - Have some good achievements to show as a researcher, such as, won most innovative project award withing the group, filed 2 patents, had a paper accepted in an International Conference, have successfully led and implemented 2-3 projects etc. As a market development professional, nothing extraordinary to show yet other than the fact that have been achieving the targets consistently. Of course the learning about the overall business has been immense.
International Experience:
Did a summer internship during college in Europe for 2.5 months.
Worked in Europe for a month while in R&D for a global project. Actually, led that project which was adjudged the Best Project of the year award internally.
Currently handle the market development activity for a neighboring country too, which is an emerging exports market. Visited and learnt the dynamics of the market, and helped the management make some important strategic decisions regarding investing there.
GMAT and Application:
Not taken the test. Expect a score of 720+
Will apply in R1 of 2014.
Extracurriculars:
Have always been an active sports enthusiast. Represented (and captained) school and college teams in cricket, football, volleyball in inter-school and university level. Have also represented company and won in Inter Corporate tournaments.
Besides, have served as Editor of the Global R&D quarterly magazine while in my company.
Held some positions of responsibility while in college, such as General Secretary Sports and Games, Technology Representative in the students gymkhana etc.
Post-MBA goal:
Want to get into a General Management/ Leadership role in Manufacturing sector.
Target schools:
Have not been able to decide on this yet other than the fact that it has to be in US plus INSEAD (Singapore); seek advice on match, safe and stretch schools.
2) Other than the profile evaluation part, want to understand which schools may be good fit for an applicant with my background and work exp? What are the top ranked schools I can consider within reach?
3) Given my background and work experience, what should be easier to justify: a marketing role post-MBA or a General Management role, considering I am interested in both.
4) Any advice on which industry should I target post-MBA, since I have not decided yet? I like my present industry but understand that a) it may be too niche and b) in developed countries it may not be on an upward growth curve.
Pretty exhaustive list of questions I know, but would really appreciate a response and a discussion.
Thanks and wish you a happy new year!!
Let me begin by saying thanks as I find the responses here quite quick and elaborate, and the forum overall really interactive.
I am a relatively new MBA aspirant and have been largely getting all my knowledge through internet. I have few questions/ requests:
1) Profile Evaluation request:
Education:
Completed Integrated BTech and MTech in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT in 2009.
CGPA - 8.58/10
Academic Achievements - Nothing much really, other than GATE scholarship (which almost everyone has in IITs), and scoring a 9+ GPA in last 4 sems.
Work Experience:
Started working with a top manufacturing company as a Researcher post-college till Nov 2012 (3.33 yrs) and then moved to Market Development role in a new JV of my original company. Continuing in the same (Mkt Dev) profile for more 1 yr and 1 mth now.
Achievement - Have some good achievements to show as a researcher, such as, won most innovative project award withing the group, filed 2 patents, had a paper accepted in an International Conference, have successfully led and implemented 2-3 projects etc. As a market development professional, nothing extraordinary to show yet other than the fact that have been achieving the targets consistently. Of course the learning about the overall business has been immense.
International Experience:
Did a summer internship during college in Europe for 2.5 months.
Worked in Europe for a month while in R&D for a global project. Actually, led that project which was adjudged the Best Project of the year award internally.
Currently handle the market development activity for a neighboring country too, which is an emerging exports market. Visited and learnt the dynamics of the market, and helped the management make some important strategic decisions regarding investing there.
GMAT and Application:
Not taken the test. Expect a score of 720+
Will apply in R1 of 2014.
Extracurriculars:
Have always been an active sports enthusiast. Represented (and captained) school and college teams in cricket, football, volleyball in inter-school and university level. Have also represented company and won in Inter Corporate tournaments.
Besides, have served as Editor of the Global R&D quarterly magazine while in my company.
Held some positions of responsibility while in college, such as General Secretary Sports and Games, Technology Representative in the students gymkhana etc.
Post-MBA goal:
Want to get into a General Management/ Leadership role in Manufacturing sector.
Target schools:
Have not been able to decide on this yet other than the fact that it has to be in US plus INSEAD (Singapore); seek advice on match, safe and stretch schools.
2) Other than the profile evaluation part, want to understand which schools may be good fit for an applicant with my background and work exp? What are the top ranked schools I can consider within reach?
3) Given my background and work experience, what should be easier to justify: a marketing role post-MBA or a General Management role, considering I am interested in both.
4) Any advice on which industry should I target post-MBA, since I have not decided yet? I like my present industry but understand that a) it may be too niche and b) in developed countries it may not be on an upward growth curve.
Pretty exhaustive list of questions I know, but would really appreciate a response and a discussion.
Thanks and wish you a happy new year!!
31 Dec 2013, 03:26
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Hello there good sir,
So first of all, you really have a lovely profile. There may be something a bit "plain vanilla" about what I read here, but that vanilla is high quality vanilla, and plenty of people like vanilla ice cream (Did my metaphor just get out of hand? methinks so)…
Aaaaaanyhow to get back to the matter at hand. You have fantastic grades from a fantastic school (from which Top MBAs draw the large majority of their Indian applicants), with excellent work experience, and some international work to boot. PLUS you have the bonus of being an "inventor" with not one but TWO patents under your belt! Amazing. Besides that your ECs are fine, and your goals make sense. The only thing I didn't see in your post was volunteer work, and if you don't have any, you may want to quickly start something up now.
I think with your profile you can reasonably apply to Top 20 schools. Apply to MORE rather than less schools (just to beat the odds of your massive and massively difficult applicant pool), and hopefully with a fantastic application and amazing essays you will do well.
On to your specific questions:
2) It doesn't matter all that much since you are aiming for Top schools. Honestly, any school in the Top10 Top20 will be good, since anyhow you are looking in manufacturing, which is scattered all over the place and not necessarily concentrated in one area. In Europe INSEAD and IMD are very strong with industry.
3) General Management seems to make more sense from what I read here. Your knowledge + your inventiveness seems to fit more this role better than marketing in which you don't necessarily need to have the technical expertise that you have.
4) If you like your industry stick to it for your goals. There will always be a need for Metallurgical Engineers, so although the industry may not be in a massive growth phase, I would believe that you are quite employable (especially given the two patents you already worked on)
And there you go!
I hope I have answered all your question. If you got more just drop a line,
Happy New Years!
shahibipul
03 Jan 2014, 04:26
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Thanks a lot Jon for your valuable inputs. Will work on the voluntary work part and should have something to show by the time I apply.
However, I would like to pick your brains a bit more on the schools selection (point 2). Am encouraged by the fact that Top 20 is realistic for me, but 20 is a pretty big list. I am able to shortlist schools based on factors like mode of teaching, class size, incoming class profile etc. but I want your suggestion on two counts (only US schools): a) of these top 20, which should be match schools based on my profile b) should I prefer any particular Geography (within USA), if I want to stick to my industry. Also, forgot to mention an important point - I'd be 30 at the time of application, should that influence my decision on schools?
However, I would like to pick your brains a bit more on the schools selection (point 2). Am encouraged by the fact that Top 20 is realistic for me, but 20 is a pretty big list. I am able to shortlist schools based on factors like mode of teaching, class size, incoming class profile etc. but I want your suggestion on two counts (only US schools): a) of these top 20, which should be match schools based on my profile b) should I prefer any particular Geography (within USA), if I want to stick to my industry. Also, forgot to mention an important point - I'd be 30 at the time of application, should that influence my decision on schools?
and IR 7). Want to discuss with you my choice of schools and chances of getting through those. My selection has been guided primarily by my post MBA goal, which is to take up a Gen Mgmt role in manufacturing sector (have a somewhat clearer idea on the exact companies to target, but that discussion is for another day!). Geography is not a big factor, but have stuck to schools in East Coast and Midwest. So, here goes my list:
