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12 Sep 2016, 06:20
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Hello,
I need your help to know about my profile, and what should I do to make it better. What schools should I aim for. I'm applying only in 2017 so I have 1 year time.
Post MBA I want to work in Technology/Consulting or Finance. I realise that's not a clear answer. But I'm working on it. Its a surprisingly hard question.
Maybe in the future start my own company, though I'm not really sure. I'm still figuring out.
GMAT - 710
Quant - 49
Verbal - 37
IR - 5
AWA - 4
Background.
Nationality-Indian
Brought up in UAE till the age of 13
10th - 85 %
12th - 85 %
Degree - B tech(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
(Not a top Engineering college)
GPA - 7.37/10
Age: 24 Years
Work experience: 2years
Test Engineering Analyst at Accenture in Bangalore.
1. Working in the Financial Services Domain for a Insurance Client in the US.
2. Led a 3 member team in a regression testing project.
3. Analyse client requirements.
4. Plan and design Test cases.
5. Execution of test xases.
Currently doing a Business Analytics certification with Edupristine and hoping to make a transition towards a Business Analyst role in 3-4 months maybe in a different company.
Extracurricular
1. Martial Arts Enthusiast(Karate Black Belt, Tournament champion in Abu Dhabi when I was 13, Practised Muay thai and kung Fu)
2. Have done 4 months volunteering after graduation for a NGO which addresses issues such as Mental health and stress/suicides etc in schools and colleges. I was able to participate in outreach programs for that initiative. Also got a chance to observe counselling sessions between qualified doctors and patients.
3. Planning to join another NGO and do some mentoring work for underprivileged children aged 13-15.
Schools i am targetting (Could you let me know what percent chance I have in getting each one of them and what i should do to maximise my chances)
1. Cornell
2. CMU Tepper
3. Kenan Flagler
4. Kelley(Indiana University)
5. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign MBA
6. Rotman
7. Oxford
Thanks in advance for the response. I really appreciate it
I need your help to know about my profile, and what should I do to make it better. What schools should I aim for. I'm applying only in 2017 so I have 1 year time.
Post MBA I want to work in Technology/Consulting or Finance. I realise that's not a clear answer. But I'm working on it. Its a surprisingly hard question.
Maybe in the future start my own company, though I'm not really sure. I'm still figuring out.
GMAT - 710
Quant - 49
Verbal - 37
IR - 5
AWA - 4
Background.
Nationality-Indian
Brought up in UAE till the age of 13
10th - 85 %
12th - 85 %
Degree - B tech(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
(Not a top Engineering college)
GPA - 7.37/10
Age: 24 Years
Work experience: 2years
Test Engineering Analyst at Accenture in Bangalore.
1. Working in the Financial Services Domain for a Insurance Client in the US.
2. Led a 3 member team in a regression testing project.
3. Analyse client requirements.
4. Plan and design Test cases.
5. Execution of test xases.
Currently doing a Business Analytics certification with Edupristine and hoping to make a transition towards a Business Analyst role in 3-4 months maybe in a different company.
Extracurricular
1. Martial Arts Enthusiast(Karate Black Belt, Tournament champion in Abu Dhabi when I was 13, Practised Muay thai and kung Fu)
2. Have done 4 months volunteering after graduation for a NGO which addresses issues such as Mental health and stress/suicides etc in schools and colleges. I was able to participate in outreach programs for that initiative. Also got a chance to observe counselling sessions between qualified doctors and patients.
3. Planning to join another NGO and do some mentoring work for underprivileged children aged 13-15.
Schools i am targetting (Could you let me know what percent chance I have in getting each one of them and what i should do to maximise my chances)
1. Cornell
2. CMU Tepper
3. Kenan Flagler
4. Kelley(Indiana University)
5. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign MBA
6. Rotman
7. Oxford
Thanks in advance for the response. I really appreciate it
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26 Sep 2016, 21:51
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Hi there,
You’re planning ahead, which I think is great! With 2 years of work experience, you’re doing the right thing by waiting another year (or even two) before you apply to a top MBA program. As you know, the average years of work experience at the top US programs is 4-5 years.
Although your GMAT is within range for the schools you’re targeting, you are part of a highly competitive pool of applicants so if you could improve your score, quant in particular, that would certainly help your chances.
ECs look good! It will be great to show 1-2 years of involvement in your organizations in your applications to show commitment. With that’s said, I’m curious why you chose those organizations specifically. Do you have a personal connection to the causes?
Beyond stats and ECs, your story, what you want to do after business school, and why you’re pursuing an MBA are just as important in gaining admission to an MBA program. Those elements will also factor into what schools you’ll ultimately want to apply to. So in terms of what you can do to improve your profile, in addition to getting promoted at work and taking on additional leadership responsibilities, is to start thinking about what you want to do professionally in the long-run and why, and how that ties back to your prior experience and interests. Presenting a cohesive, logical story is a critical piece of a successful application. And the good news is that it’s never too early to start thinking about and researching that!
I hope I’ve given you a few things to think about as you contemplate your MBA applications! Best of luck to you!
-Melody
You’re planning ahead, which I think is great! With 2 years of work experience, you’re doing the right thing by waiting another year (or even two) before you apply to a top MBA program. As you know, the average years of work experience at the top US programs is 4-5 years.
Although your GMAT is within range for the schools you’re targeting, you are part of a highly competitive pool of applicants so if you could improve your score, quant in particular, that would certainly help your chances.
ECs look good! It will be great to show 1-2 years of involvement in your organizations in your applications to show commitment. With that’s said, I’m curious why you chose those organizations specifically. Do you have a personal connection to the causes?
Beyond stats and ECs, your story, what you want to do after business school, and why you’re pursuing an MBA are just as important in gaining admission to an MBA program. Those elements will also factor into what schools you’ll ultimately want to apply to. So in terms of what you can do to improve your profile, in addition to getting promoted at work and taking on additional leadership responsibilities, is to start thinking about what you want to do professionally in the long-run and why, and how that ties back to your prior experience and interests. Presenting a cohesive, logical story is a critical piece of a successful application. And the good news is that it’s never too early to start thinking about and researching that!
I hope I’ve given you a few things to think about as you contemplate your MBA applications! Best of luck to you!
-Melody
