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Greetings,

I recently appeared for GMAT and scored 720 (Q49 V40 IR5). This was my first attempt at GMAT
My profile -
* Citizenship : Indian
* Class X Percentage : 88.00
* Class XII Percentage : 78.00
* Graduation : B.Tech in Civil Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Surat; GPA : 8.14/10
* Work Experience:(5 years 3 months)
1) Assistant Manager (Civil) with ESSAR OIL
Job responsibilities: Site in-charge. Supervising construction of pipe racks and had a staff of around 20 people reporting to me.
2) Assistant Engineer (Civil) with Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation which is a state government department involved in encouraging Industrial
development in the state of Gujarat, India.
Job responsibilities: Supervising development of infrastructure required for industries
Supervised several civil engineering related projects, like developing water supply schemes, road networks, storm water disposal systems etc.
Daily interaction with the top level management of various multinational companies to resolve various issues faced by them.
Marketing state policies and facilities in order to attract various multinationals in the state of Gujarat.
*As a whole it can be said that my total work experience is mostly related to civil engineering.
*While working with GIDC I had an opportunity to interact with bureaucrats from several countries and CEOs and was in-charge of marketing state of Gujarat as a better place to setup industries. This is when I felt the passion for marketing and want to satisfy that desire with a degree in management.
*Extra curricular activities: I am deeply interested in music and also hold a degree in music (for tabla-classical Indian instrument.) I have won several quizzes at State level. I have also volunteered several times in organizing "Vibrant Gujarat", a biennial event organized by government of Gujarat to promote growth in the state. I have won several medals and trophies in Basketball and Football at school level.
I have shortlisted following schools for r2
1. UCLA Anderson
2. UVA Darden
3. UNC Kenan Flagler
4. McCombs
5. Tuck
6. Michigan Ross
7. Duke
Please suggest me whether above targets are realistic?

Hey there!
Good to hear from you!
So overall our profile is pretty good! You may be an Indian Tech Male dude, but you come from the right school, with great grades, and a great GMAT. You also come from a quite strong industry, and have some decent ECs.

Overall, I think your school list is pretty all right. I'd suggest dropping one of your schools 5,6,7 which are the toughest on your list and adding Rice, which is a totally awesome program for Oil and Gas people.

Then, well... you are gonna have your work cut out for you! 7 Applications!

Better get started dude.... :)
Thanks for your suggestions.
Can you suggest some schools with great program for real estate?

Sure!
Have a look at Columbia, Johnson, Marshall, Wisconsin, UNC, McCombs.. all have great (and famous) RE programs with Columbia leading the pack.

Best,
JF
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Hey Jon

Sorry to re-open this thread after long time. I re-took GMAT on 29th December and secured 760 (Q50 V42). Can you please re-evaluate my profile and suggest some realistic target schools?

P.S. I am targeting R1 next year.

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Hey Jon

Sorry to re-open this thread after long time. I re-took GMAT on 29th December and secured 760 (Q50 V42). Can you please re-evaluate my profile and suggest some realistic target schools?

P.S. I am targeting R1 next year.

Thanks

Niiiice!
:)
I believe I answered you in another post did I not?
:)

Best,
JF