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getsunny
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Location: India
Concentration: General Management, Healthcare
Schools: S.P.Jain Institute (A)
GMAT 1: 660 Q48 V33
GPA: 3.24
WE:Management Consulting (Consulting)
13 Aug 2014, 02:45
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Hi Experts!
I'm looking for your help in evaluating my profile for admission into a specific list of B-schools that I'm targeting. Below is an overview of my profile:
Background:
Native - Indian
Age - 27
Sex - Male
GMAT - 660 (Q 48 V 33 IR 5 AWA 6.0)
MBA entry plans - Fall 2016 or Spring 2017
Professional life:
Work experience - 49 Months
Industry - 1 year in market research; 3 years till now in Management consulting (Mckinsey & Co.)
Specific industry - Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare in Emerging Markets (specifically Africa, Middle East, Turkey and Eastern Europe)
Designation - Senior Analyst
International Exposure - Yes, have worked on client projects in UAE and Turkey
Recommendations - Can get great recommendations from Director and Partner level colleagues in Mckinsey that I work with directly
Academics:
Undergrad - Bachelors in Technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology
University - SRM University, Chennai (India)
CGPA - 9.03 (out of 10) which translates to a 3.95 in US scale
Class XII (CBSE board) - 80% (Science)
Class X (CBSE board) - 91% (Scholarship holder)
Extra-curriculars:
- Nothing much since college
- Participated & organized college fests, presented review papers in national level conferences/symposiums
- Co-founder and Editor of the Newsletter for the Department of Biotechnology in college
- Participated as Volunteer for Community led Environment Action Network, Delhi and Delhi Environment Action Network for 2 years in school.
- Poster selected for an Environmental awareness exhibition held in Nishinomiya, Japan.
Target B-Schools:
- US 15-40 colleges:
Indiana University (Kelley); UNC Kenan-Flagler; Emory University (Goizueta); Notre Dame (Mendoza); and others
- Indian B-schools that offer 1-year MBAs:
IIM Ahmedabad/Bangalore/Calcutta; XLRI; SP Jain; ISB
- European 1 year MBAs/Masters:
SDA Bocconi; HEC Paris; ESCP Europe; Mannheim Business School
SCHOLARSHIPS:
The main reason why I'm trying for the above schools is because, as per my research, they offer a lot of scholarships and full-tuition waivers. Considering that I can't afford an expensive MBA, I want to try for colleges that can give me full-tuition scholarships. So this is one of the biggest factors in my application and MBA decisions.
QUESTIONS:
1) How good (or bad) is my profile for the colleges that I mentioned? (except for the Indian colleges, for which I don't have enough work experience)
2) For the B-schools in US and Europe that I mentioned, what are the chances of getting a scholarship for a guy with my profile?
3) Does a 700+score help/guarantee a scholarship? (I'm planning to retake GMAT for the Indian B-schools anyway)
4) Any other suggestions or tips to improve my profile before I start applying next year for 2016 entry?
Appreciate any help on this. Thanks!
I'm looking for your help in evaluating my profile for admission into a specific list of B-schools that I'm targeting. Below is an overview of my profile:
Background:
Native - Indian
Age - 27
Sex - Male
GMAT - 660 (Q 48 V 33 IR 5 AWA 6.0)
MBA entry plans - Fall 2016 or Spring 2017
Professional life:
Work experience - 49 Months
Industry - 1 year in market research; 3 years till now in Management consulting (Mckinsey & Co.)
Specific industry - Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare in Emerging Markets (specifically Africa, Middle East, Turkey and Eastern Europe)
Designation - Senior Analyst
International Exposure - Yes, have worked on client projects in UAE and Turkey
Recommendations - Can get great recommendations from Director and Partner level colleagues in Mckinsey that I work with directly
Academics:
Undergrad - Bachelors in Technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology
University - SRM University, Chennai (India)
CGPA - 9.03 (out of 10) which translates to a 3.95 in US scale
Class XII (CBSE board) - 80% (Science)
Class X (CBSE board) - 91% (Scholarship holder)
Extra-curriculars:
- Nothing much since college
- Participated & organized college fests, presented review papers in national level conferences/symposiums
- Co-founder and Editor of the Newsletter for the Department of Biotechnology in college
- Participated as Volunteer for Community led Environment Action Network, Delhi and Delhi Environment Action Network for 2 years in school.
- Poster selected for an Environmental awareness exhibition held in Nishinomiya, Japan.
Target B-Schools:
- US 15-40 colleges:
Indiana University (Kelley); UNC Kenan-Flagler; Emory University (Goizueta); Notre Dame (Mendoza); and others
- Indian B-schools that offer 1-year MBAs:
IIM Ahmedabad/Bangalore/Calcutta; XLRI; SP Jain; ISB
- European 1 year MBAs/Masters:
SDA Bocconi; HEC Paris; ESCP Europe; Mannheim Business School
SCHOLARSHIPS:
The main reason why I'm trying for the above schools is because, as per my research, they offer a lot of scholarships and full-tuition waivers. Considering that I can't afford an expensive MBA, I want to try for colleges that can give me full-tuition scholarships. So this is one of the biggest factors in my application and MBA decisions.
QUESTIONS:
1) How good (or bad) is my profile for the colleges that I mentioned? (except for the Indian colleges, for which I don't have enough work experience)
2) For the B-schools in US and Europe that I mentioned, what are the chances of getting a scholarship for a guy with my profile?
3) Does a 700+score help/guarantee a scholarship? (I'm planning to retake GMAT for the Indian B-schools anyway)
4) Any other suggestions or tips to improve my profile before I start applying next year for 2016 entry?
Appreciate any help on this. Thanks!
13 Aug 2014, 05:51
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getsunny
Hi,
You profile looks pretty ok. GMAT could always get better and it will definitely increase your chances of Scholarship. Your school selection looks fine, however you should be looking at other schools too.Try and apply in early decision round or R1 to get best possible scholarship. You can try out this tool to analyse your chances of B-School: https://goo.gl/RZg44t
All the best!!
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You should definitely retake the GMAT and aim for a score in the low-mid 700s. It doesn't make sense for someone with your background: Indian, Male, McK, high GPA to have a 660 GMAT. Yes, the other parts of your profile help you, but adcom will be confused as to why you couldn't score higher and you would likely need a higher score for a full ride as you are seeking.
That said, there are scholarship opportunities at more prestigious schools than you mentioned and I would urge you to reach a bit higher here. The benefits of a higher ranked MBA program, assuming you recruit well vs. your peers, outweigh some of the higher costs. Don't be too short sighted here financially as you are planning for your future. Reach higher and see where you net out in terms of schools and scholarships, then you can decide if the tradeoffs are worth it.
Good luck
That said, there are scholarship opportunities at more prestigious schools than you mentioned and I would urge you to reach a bit higher here. The benefits of a higher ranked MBA program, assuming you recruit well vs. your peers, outweigh some of the higher costs. Don't be too short sighted here financially as you are planning for your future. Reach higher and see where you net out in terms of schools and scholarships, then you can decide if the tradeoffs are worth it.
Good luck
