Profile Verification
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04 Aug 2018, 23:08
Hi,
I would like some feedback on my profile and advice on which universities to apply
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Education:
1. One-year PG Diploma in Liberal Arts (Young India Fellowship) (2016-17)- CGPA (3.46/4)
2. Engineering (2009-2014) - IIT Madras, India (CGPA: 3.11/4)
3. CFA, Level 1
GMAT: 710 (V38, Q49) (planning to give it again, please review assuming it were 740)
Work Experience:
1. Consultant, Government of Andhra Pradesh, India: (2 yrs) (2017 - till date)
I overhead the designing, planning, and implementation of extracurricular & cocurricular activities of more than 400 government schools that cater to economically underprivileged children. I managed a budget of over 20 Million USD till date to strategically improve sporting infrastructure in these schools, train the coaches etc.
2. Analyst at a startup (1 yr)
Worked at a startup aimed at providing market research support for Private Equity/ Venture Capital firms
3. Associate at Cognizant (an MNC)
Worked in Data Analytics division of an MNC. Worked for a US-based pharma client and helped them restructure their sales division
Positions of Responsibility Held:
1. Institute Volleyball Captain - Ashoka University (2016-17) & IIT Madras (2013-14)
2. Sports Secretary of a Residence Hall, IIT Madras - 2012
Extra-curricular Activities:
1. Volleyball player: Won 3 gold medals, 2 silver medals, & 1 bronze in various competitions
2. Badminton player: Won 1 bronze medal as a player
3. Cricket Player: Won 2 bronze medals
4. PADI certified scuba diver
Volunteering Experience:
1. Fundraiser, Make A Difference - 1 yr
2. Tutor, Teach for Change - 1 yr
Post-MBA ambitions:
1. Get into Private Equity/Venture Capital Industry (Primary)
2. Establish a school catering to low-income families (pet project)
3. Work for the development of sports in India (pet project)
Universities aiming:
Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Wharton, Sloan, Booth
Please let me know your valuable feedback.