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19 Aug 2015, 02:53
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Hey guys,
I would like to share my credentials and my academic as well as professional profile with you. I would be highly obliged if you could evaluate my profile and guide me accordingly.
About me
I am from Pakistan. I am 26.5 years old and I come from an agriculturist family. We have relied on the traditional means of subsistence that we used to rent our lands to other people and they would pay us some rent. However after my graduation, I decided to break away from it and experience with something of my own. That is when I decided to cultivate and pick the produce myself and sell it in the local market, instead of playing safe and renting the land.
Academics
I have done my bachelors from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) which is the finest business school in LUMS. I was an Econ major and my CGPA was 3.11 (out of 4) whereas my specialization GPA was 3.21. I have been placed on the Deans Honor List in 2 out of the 8 semesters. Moreover, I have not taken the GMAT yet but I plan on taking it in the next 3 weeks time (aim to score 710+). However, i have taken the GRE and scored 167 (94%) in Quant, 152 (56% in Verbal) and 5.5 (98%) in AWA.
Experience
I have been self employed, working on my own farms and orchards. I managed the operations and almost everything that took place on the farm and marketed and sold my product in the local market. Moreover, I have been working with a research team led by individuals from Harvard, NYU, UCSD and Oxford. I was the project manager of the research project and looked after the operations, HR, training's and the PR section of the project. I worked for a total of 16 months with the team as it was a livestock based project and increasing the size of my herd is one of my future goals, hence it aligns well with it (at least this is I think).
Goals
My main motivation for pursuing an MBA is to increase my management and marketing skills, learn about the markets of other countries and do some networking with people. Post MBA, i would like to work on my own farm and try and build links with other people in other countries whereby I can export my produce to those countries and market my product internationally. this will help create job opportunities for my people (as I am very patriotic and I believe I should do something for the country and the people in whatever way possible) and help the cause of Pakistan in international market too, whereas simultaneously benefiting me also. Moreover, I am also open to work in any organization in an administrative and management related post because I believe these are my strengths.
Extracurricular
I have been actively involved in sports and have held many leadership positions, including the Representative of a Sport (responsible for managing the activities and events of that sport throughout the year). Secretary General of the Sports Society, House Captain and Head Delegate to an International Sporting Event as well as the founder of an international Sporting Event in Pakistan (which aims at catering to the university students all over Pakistan and abroad). Moreover, I have helped a s a volunteer in my hometown and other suburbs during the floods that hit Pakistan.
Target schools
I have not shortlisted my schools yet and I would need your advice on this issue. I wish to apply to the top20 business schools but I don't know if I am suitable for them or what. Please shed some light on this. Also, if you could name a few schools where my chances of getting in would be very bright, that will be a big help. Finally, I plan on applying in either round 1 (provided I can write my essays and all that) or else, round 2.
I will be grateful if you can share your views and comment on my profile.
Thanks
I would like to share my credentials and my academic as well as professional profile with you. I would be highly obliged if you could evaluate my profile and guide me accordingly.
About me
I am from Pakistan. I am 26.5 years old and I come from an agriculturist family. We have relied on the traditional means of subsistence that we used to rent our lands to other people and they would pay us some rent. However after my graduation, I decided to break away from it and experience with something of my own. That is when I decided to cultivate and pick the produce myself and sell it in the local market, instead of playing safe and renting the land.
Academics
I have done my bachelors from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) which is the finest business school in LUMS. I was an Econ major and my CGPA was 3.11 (out of 4) whereas my specialization GPA was 3.21. I have been placed on the Deans Honor List in 2 out of the 8 semesters. Moreover, I have not taken the GMAT yet but I plan on taking it in the next 3 weeks time (aim to score 710+). However, i have taken the GRE and scored 167 (94%) in Quant, 152 (56% in Verbal) and 5.5 (98%) in AWA.
Experience
I have been self employed, working on my own farms and orchards. I managed the operations and almost everything that took place on the farm and marketed and sold my product in the local market. Moreover, I have been working with a research team led by individuals from Harvard, NYU, UCSD and Oxford. I was the project manager of the research project and looked after the operations, HR, training's and the PR section of the project. I worked for a total of 16 months with the team as it was a livestock based project and increasing the size of my herd is one of my future goals, hence it aligns well with it (at least this is I think).
Goals
My main motivation for pursuing an MBA is to increase my management and marketing skills, learn about the markets of other countries and do some networking with people. Post MBA, i would like to work on my own farm and try and build links with other people in other countries whereby I can export my produce to those countries and market my product internationally. this will help create job opportunities for my people (as I am very patriotic and I believe I should do something for the country and the people in whatever way possible) and help the cause of Pakistan in international market too, whereas simultaneously benefiting me also. Moreover, I am also open to work in any organization in an administrative and management related post because I believe these are my strengths.
Extracurricular
I have been actively involved in sports and have held many leadership positions, including the Representative of a Sport (responsible for managing the activities and events of that sport throughout the year). Secretary General of the Sports Society, House Captain and Head Delegate to an International Sporting Event as well as the founder of an international Sporting Event in Pakistan (which aims at catering to the university students all over Pakistan and abroad). Moreover, I have helped a s a volunteer in my hometown and other suburbs during the floods that hit Pakistan.
Target schools
I have not shortlisted my schools yet and I would need your advice on this issue. I wish to apply to the top20 business schools but I don't know if I am suitable for them or what. Please shed some light on this. Also, if you could name a few schools where my chances of getting in would be very bright, that will be a big help. Finally, I plan on applying in either round 1 (provided I can write my essays and all that) or else, round 2.
I will be grateful if you can share your views and comment on my profile.
Thanks
19 Aug 2015, 03:37
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Hello there!
Good to hear from you.
Now you have a very very interesting and unique story here. I can't remember the last time I saw someone from an agricultural background going into B-school, so as far as standing out will go, that will happen.
What the B-schools will likely look at with your story and goals is how interesting/grand/plausible they are. Practically speaking: How much do you produce and what? How many employees do you have? What's the turnover? Revenue? How EXACTLY do you see the company evolving immediately upon your return from an MBA? And in 5 years? And in 10?
If you can answer all of this, I'm sure I can help you further.
Best,
Jon
19 Aug 2015, 05:07
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Hey Jon,
Thank you for your reply.
Well, I have a farm that we produce wheat and cotton on, and I also happen to have a mango orchard. the orchards is spread over 35 acres whereas the farm is approximately 30 acres. The number of employees that I have is between 15-30, as it varies from some full time employees which work all round the year whereas there are some part time employees which are are hired according to the need and the harvesting and the sowing season. As for the turnover, we are able to get two crops a year, each lasting for six months whereas the mango produce is once a year. If we lease out our land, we are guaranteed a revenue of around $30k to $40k, depending upon the weather conditions and the natural disasters (storms, heavy rains etc), and we have been relying on such means of subsistence prior to my engagement in my business. However, since I have started doing it on my own, I am able to increase that revenue to between $50k to $60k. But there is a potential for more if I can market it outside Pakistan as Pakistani mangoes are well renowned worldwide.
I believe an MBA will hone my management and feasibility skills, and I will be able to look after my business and market it in a better way. I will also have an opportunity to interact with other professionals and will learn a great deal about the economies and market of their countries. My short term goals will be to market and sell my produce internationally whereas in ten years time, I hope to see myself managing and looking after an increased size of an orchard (that I plan on renting from other people) and thus, this way, sell my produce in the international market.
I will be obliged if you could share your thoughts as to how good/grand and appealing this story is and which schools will I be most suitable for depending upon my profile.
Thanks,
Thank you for your reply.
Well, I have a farm that we produce wheat and cotton on, and I also happen to have a mango orchard. the orchards is spread over 35 acres whereas the farm is approximately 30 acres. The number of employees that I have is between 15-30, as it varies from some full time employees which work all round the year whereas there are some part time employees which are are hired according to the need and the harvesting and the sowing season. As for the turnover, we are able to get two crops a year, each lasting for six months whereas the mango produce is once a year. If we lease out our land, we are guaranteed a revenue of around $30k to $40k, depending upon the weather conditions and the natural disasters (storms, heavy rains etc), and we have been relying on such means of subsistence prior to my engagement in my business. However, since I have started doing it on my own, I am able to increase that revenue to between $50k to $60k. But there is a potential for more if I can market it outside Pakistan as Pakistani mangoes are well renowned worldwide.
I believe an MBA will hone my management and feasibility skills, and I will be able to look after my business and market it in a better way. I will also have an opportunity to interact with other professionals and will learn a great deal about the economies and market of their countries. My short term goals will be to market and sell my produce internationally whereas in ten years time, I hope to see myself managing and looking after an increased size of an orchard (that I plan on renting from other people) and thus, this way, sell my produce in the international market.
I will be obliged if you could share your thoughts as to how good/grand and appealing this story is and which schools will I be most suitable for depending upon my profile.
Thanks,
