Bio : 28, Male, Pakistani
Education : B.E. Mechanical (3.36/4.00 CGPA) country's top engineering university.
M.S Mechanical -2 years - (3.80/4.00 CGPA) from region's top engineering university.
Work Experience : Post B.E - Dutch MNC (in Pak) - Project Engineer for 10 months (promoted once) (discontinued to pursue MS)
Post M.S - Saudi Construction Chemicals Company -3.5 years - (Not MNC/ but very well known in the country)- Plant Manager (Youngest + 1st internal promotion to this position) Have a couple of well sought after certifications.
Test Scores : GMAT 750, TOEFL iBT 113
Other achievements : International research journal publications. Journal reviewer. Attended (on-invitation) international conferences.
Set-up a successful e-commerce to support myself during my MBA which is doing very well.
Volunteer/EC : Active in societies and office holder during B.E. Active member toastmasters. Active member for Alumni association to raise funds for scholarships. Participated in earth quake relief. No formal association with NGO but helping one founder to reach out to many donors for providing education to under-privileged in Pakistan.
Post MBA concentration: Management Consulting
Which US schools can I make it to ? Is Sloan a stretch ? Also, if I apply next year (at 29) will it hurt my chances for MC career post-graduation ?
Can you please also comment if I have a shot at INSEAD with this ?
How badly will 'no MNC' affect in this case ? I am already working away from home country in a very diverse working environment (I hope I get a chance to explain this to adcom in application). Will this offset the whole 'branded work experience' thing ?
Will greatly appreciate your professional opinion on this.
Thanks in advance.