panbhl
Hello
I am looking forward to apply in international MBA programs for fall 2017 session. Could you please give me insight which programs I should choose for a career in management consulting post MBA.
My Profile:
Nationality/Gender/Age - Indian/M/27
GMAT- 720 (50,38)
Academic qualification - BTech, IIT Roorkee
CGPA - 8.43/10
10th- 88%
12th- 88%
Work experience:
A total of 6.5 years experience in manufacturing an engineering sector.
Currently working as Senior Engineer in engineering department of the one of India's largest manufacturing company. This is a public sector company as well.
~6.5 years experience in thermal power plants set up, plants operations, manufacturing of various components and selection of their materials.
- Consultant to Design group for material selection
- Responsible for quality control of incoming material.
- Vendor development and material inspection.
- Review various metallurgical processes like steel making, forging, casting, weld repair, heat treatment.
- Part of material management team.
~ Done number of projects as a leader as well as member to enhance productivity or to save money for the company.
~Done a course on project management
International Exposure:
Did internship in Germany for 3 month during BTech
Worked with people from diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds.
Extra –Curricular activities/Achievements:
Published a research paper in an International journal of high impact factor
Won various awards in paper presentation contest during BTech
Received DAAD scholarship to pursue internship in Germany
Organized various events during college festivals.
Post MBA plans:
Work in management/strategy consulting
Kindly evaluate my profile and let me know which schools Should I target. I have shortlisted some colleges like Emory, Hass, Darden, Anderson, Tuck. Pls tell me what are the chances in these colleges and some practical colleges as well.
Look forward to hearing back
Thanks
Panbhl
Dear Panbhl,
So you have a very nice profile - IIT grad, very good GPA, very good GMAT, and a very solid career. I think with this profile, you can easily aim for Top 20 schools. I would suggest 5+ schools with a spread over the Top 20 (sooo say 2 Top schools, and 3 in the second 10). The schools you shortlisted are good choices. And if you explain to me why you shortlisted them, I can advise you further.
As for other schools to choose -0 honestly, for consulting, go anywhere you want. All schools place well in this industry. You should however think about which programs appeal to you, professionally, personally.
The other thing I can say at this point is: Don't be bland!!!! If you want to succeed as an Indian candidate, realize that there are MANY of you, and that the competition is TOUGH! So do what you can to stand out - to be unique and original and passionate. It can make a HUGE difference.
Best,
JF