Hi,
I gave my GMAT today and came out disappointed with a score of 650 (77%) (49 Q; 31 V), IR - 6. This was my third attempt at GMAT with previous scores as 620 and less.
I know its not a good idea to apply in TOP schools with this GMAT score. But i would like to go for a MBA this year as i am already having 6 years of work-ex and do not want to wait one more year. Please recommend me some 2nd RANK good B-Schools.
To give an idea about my profile-
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Undergrad: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
GPA: 3.5
Total Work ex: 6.1 yrs (till now)
Designation: Business Consultant (E-commerce, worked on banking products before this for 4 years)
Company: Top US based supply chain company
International Experience: Worked in the UK as an onsite coordinator (one of the youngest coordinators in my project) for 8 months for a team of 25 people for 8 months. Received client awards.
Extra-curricular:
• A part time graphic designer. I have an independent venture where i design my own minimalist posters and sell them through my own page and various vendors (Online sites, Local shops and flea markets). Do not know if i can call it a full-fledged entrepreneurial venture but i have dealt with a lot of vendors. I not only design but also handle the complete framing and printing work as i give my vendors and end consumers a complete product.
• Run a lot of long distances races myself and have helped the runners club within company in organizing practice runs.
• Have won awards in the company for my performance.
Kindly answer my below queries:
1. Are there any schools I can still apply to and hope for acceptance (along with RA/TA/Fellowship)?
2. Can I hope to get into the following schools? Which among these will be good for Technology consulting as that would be my focus area?
a. Michigan State (Broad)
b. SMU Cox
c. Indian Kelley
d. Purdue (Krannert)
e. Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
f. Boston College (Caroll)
UK:
a. Warwick UK
b. Manchester Business School
c. Cranfiled
Thanks!