Hi there!
I thought your profile sounded familiar and sure enough, I see that I reviewed it earlier this year:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/profile-eval ... l#p2107178It looks like you had a very significant GMAT increase -- well done! That definitely improves your chances, though I still think H/S are going to be really tough; they are reaches for almost every applicant, even very qualified ones.
Only other note is that I strongly recommend focusing on R2 and avoiding R3 -- there are just so few spots left for R3 and scholarships are pretty minimal then too. I think if you want a shot at a significant scholarship you will need to apply to a school outside the M7.
Best of luck!
Kate
abhice09 wrote:
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: 760 (V44, Q50)
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. Work at an International Development Organization (think IMF/World Bank) and work in development sector
2. Establish a school catering to low-income families (pet project)
3. Work for the development of sports in India (pet project)
Universities aiming: (R2 & R3)
Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Wharton, Sloan, Booth
Please let me know your valuable feedback, considering I would be applying for R2 & R3. Also, it would be great if I could get an opinion on the prospect of getting a scholarship.