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Traget Schools for a Manufacturing guy with a GMAT score of 760
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21 Jan 2016, 07:43
Hello... This is my first post in this forum but i guess i have been a silent follower. But the time has come when i need the inputs and pointers from experts.
Last week i gave the 1st shot to GMAT and got a good score of 760 (Q51/V40) and IR 8. Frankly i was hoping within a range of 710 - 740. I was ecstatic and thanking my stars but as i started researching for B schools to apply, things dont seem so easy. I know that i have missed the deadlines for US 2 year schools but i am ready to wait till the next process starts. I am really confused and really need some critical advice about where to apply and which school will be the best for my future.
A little background:
Age - 29.5 yrs
WE - 67 months
Education: Dual Degree (BTech + Mtech) in Mechanical Engineering from one of the best IITs
Experience - Majority in an Automotive Manufacturing industry and Power Sector
Foreign Experience - 6 months in Latin America
Target Schools - Stanford, Harvard, INSEAD, LBS, Kellog, Columbia
I have a few queries about my prospects of getting into the perfect school for me:
- What are the chances of getting into the top 4 US colleges for a guy like me with a manufacturing background and whats the best future goal for getting accepted in these schools??
- The 1st round deadline for INSEAD (Class of Jan 2017) is 2nd March. What are my chances in getting into it and how helpful will it be for my career??
- Considering my age and WE (not on the lower side of the spectrum for the median of the applicants), should i go for 1 year MBA or 2 years??
- If the top 4-5 US schools are out of reach for me (in terms of my profile), will LBS be a good option??
- Should i wait and apply for all the school around the same time in August-September or should i apply to IDSEAD and take my chances??
There are many more queries in my head but maybe i would like to get some directions first before going forward.
Thanks and hope to get some great advice....