Profile Evaluation Request - Indian IT Applicant

Question

Hi

I'm new to GMAT CLUB. Any help is appreciated.

My Profile:
Background:
Name : Priyanka Singh
Age/Gender/Nationality : 25 yrs/F/Indian

Educational Background:
Engineering (2008-2012) - 74% - CGPA 3.28
XII (2006-2008) - 92%
X (2006) - 84%

Work Experience:
2.6yrs and growing - Sr. Software Engineer - IT - Infosys
1yr - Process Associate - ecommerce - Ranstad pvt ltd

Extra curricular:
- Active member of dance club of Infosys and have done many stage shows
- Active member of theatre club of Infosys and have performed plays within Infosys
- Have conducted Zumba sessions in Infosys for charity causes
- Active member of the 'Zero Bench' club at Infosys where we ensure each person in Infosys works on a project and contributes to the growth of the company
- Active participant in various cultural activities in school and college
- Organized many events in school and college

Haven't taken the GMAT yet. Mocks fluctuate between 620-650

Could you please suggest me some universities where I can get maximum scholarships, and also suggest some courses.

Thanks in advance

MG4MBACrystalBall · Answer

Priyanka,

A few reflections on your situation:
 
  I am guessing that the ecommerce stint is the more recent one? It will be good to understand the exact nature of your job and accomplishments therein. If you are in the ecommerce space, it may help you differentiate from a lot of other candidates in the tech industry, but you will still need to clearly explain your strong points. It is also important to understand your post-MBA plans and their rationale.  
  The one good point can certainly be your ECs. Assuming some of these (e.g. Zumba) you did in college too, this will make for a pretty good, consistent story arc. Use that well and to also showcase stuff such as teamwork/leadership. 
  The GMAT score (if that's where you will land up) can be a big handicap. Read  here  as to why.  
  For reasons mentioned  here , I will not really provide a gut-based school list. On the point of scholarship, that is even more difficult to predict. In general though, the lower you aim for in terms of the school, better the prospects.

Hope this helps some.

Cheers,

GeneralEducation · Answer

Hi Priyanka,

Hope you’re doing well!

Your acads seems to be good and good that you have achieve extra-curriculars at your work place (Infosys). I really suggest you to get some more experience and then apply for the B-Schools.
As far as GMAT concerned, work more hard and get the excellent score say about 750. Make sure selecting B-Schools is not black and white. It’s all about your passion, work profile, your GMAT and why you need an MBA.

Please feel free for any clarifications!

PS:
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VeritasPrepEdison · Answer

Thanks for sharing.

In addition to the insights above, it will be important to distinguish yourself from applicants with similar backgrounds. Being actively involved with a wide range of activities within Infosys is good, but it would be even better if you can cite examples of leadership in these activities. You may still have time to organize events to show leadership, or initiate new ideas to help show innovation. Even without a formal leadership title, your anecdotes could add more interesting highlights about you.

You may also consider demonstrating more of your community involvement outside Infosys, as this would help distinguish you more. If you have the opportunity to work with people from multicultural environments, it could help show more international exposure, as well.

Wish you all the best!

Admissionado · Answer

Hey there!

So the first and most obvious thing is: the GMAT!!!
You gotta get as high as a score as you can on the GMAT. And not apply unless you KNOW you are applying with the highest score you can possibly get. You come from a very tough, very competitive applicant pool, and you want to be sure you are applying with the best possible profile.

I'd say pretty much until you get your GMAT 100% of your energies need to be devoted to that.

And afterwards drop a line here, and we can see about where you might apply to.

Best,
Jon

CriticalSquare · Answer

The conversation for scholarships won't get going until you boost that GMAT. Get your mocks up to 720+ and then you put yourself in the conversation. Best of luck!

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