Hi saumyaj,
When
MBA Prep School evaluates profiles for MBA candidates, we do our best to assess how competitive an MBA candidate may be. The question is should the applicant target the:
· Most competitive MBA programs with acceptance rates of 15% or below
· Competitive MBA Programs with acceptance rates of 15% - 30%
· Less Competitive MBA Programs with acceptance rates of 30% - 50%.
Please refer to a post in this forum for a bit more on our views about selectivity and targeting the right programs for your profile:
is-your-profile-competitive-for-a-top-school-read-this-173783.htmlBased on what you’ve told us we recommend that you target the Competitive MBA Programs with acceptance rates of 15% - 30%. GMAT Club publishes acceptance rates here:
all-2014-mba-rankings-99812.html That said, I think that there’s no harm in following the strategy you suggested at the close of your inquiry: applying to the two reach, the two target, and the two safety programs. I have some guidance about your profile that I hope you will find useful.
Academic Profile
You’ve included your GPA, your degree information, and your anticipated GMAT score. If you are able to score 760, you’ll obviously be giving yourself the best possible chance of receiving an offer of admission from a competitive MBA program and, specifically, the schools you list as your target programs. Your GPA and your educational background do put you at a slight disadvantage. You have a slightly lower than average GPA and a very common educational background for applicants to top MBA programs. Your career does set you apart and show what you’ve been able to do with your degree, but you’ll still face the “over-representation” hurdle when you apply.
Career Progress
Fortunately, your career progress has prepared you well to achieve the goals you’ve outlined for yourself. You clearly have a need for the MBA and, with the degree, you’ll be ready to move forward and achieve the goals you’ve reached. As you’ve pointed out, you’re almost 30; I agree with you that this is the best possible stopping point for you in your career. You can make a compelling case for committing to your work throughout your twenties before pursuing your MBA.
Leadership Portfolio
Your leadership really connects with your work experience and your career goals. You’re trying to make a positive social impact through education. You’ll want to be sure that you position yourself as a leader in that field in India and within your organization specifically. If you develop content that touches upon both your idealistic and practical leadership experience, you’ll stand a greater chance of wowing your audience and securing an admissions interview.
Best of luck!
The
MBA Prep School Team