Request for Profile Evaluation - 690 GMAT

Question

Hi All,

I recently took the gmat and my score breakdown is as follows - 
Overall: 690
Verbal: 35
Quant-49
IR-6
AWA-5.5

I have overall 5 years of work experience (will have a total of 6 years by the time i join). I have decent acads at school and college level (10th-94%; 12th-89%; BE. ECE - 77%). Currently m working in the role of a QA lead, and have led some significant projects for my team. I intend to pursue an MBA in Operations/Information system and apply to the following programs for fall 2015-

University of Texas - Mccombs 
Indiana University - Kelley
University of Maryland - Smith
Schulich School of Business - York University
Tepper School of Business - CMU
Georgia Tech - Scheller

Can someone please suggest if the score/profile is competitive enough for the above mentioned schools.

Thanks

MBADecoder · Answer

Hi All, Hi, You are on track with these b-schools, considering just your acads and GMAT score. But we would like to know more about your work experience- where are you working? what are your role and responsibilities, your achievements? How have you grown in your career? Are you leading people? What are your extra curricular achievements and involvements? What are your career goals? A lot of Indians apply to these b-schools, so you will have to craft your application really well in order to stand out. Please feel free to share your resume with us at contact@mbadecoder.com

anubhangpl · Answer

Hi,

Thanks for replying.

I have 5 years of work ex in IT (QA/Testing) profile. I've worked as an individual contributor and in a team over these 5 years in different domains (Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services). In my current organisation, where I've been working for 2 years now, I have been involved in leading some significant projects for the team, new hire training and mentoring and as of now am leading a project team of 3. I have some professional accolades which I can showcase in my essays (promotion/awards). I don't have much extra-curricular achievements to show case though apart from some school level participation in essays/elocution/musicals. (Will that be a problem)

Post my MBA i would like to work in IT consulting/Business Analyst roles for a start and eventually get into product development/project management roles.

I would like to know if I am ok applying to the above b-schools (with a fair chance of admit to make sure m not stretching too much). Also, if i stand a fair chance of getting any scholarships/financial aid (i know my gmat is on the lower end)

This has been my second attempt at GMAT (GMAT1-680; GMAT2-690; TOEFL-104). Not much improvement here, will this act as a negative.

Thanks in advance!!

MBADecoder · Answer

Your b-school selection is alright. I am just wondering why you would want to get into consulting and then Product development. With 5 years of pre-matriculation work experience, you can just get into product / project management after MBA.

GeneralEducation · Answer

Hi,

Your GMAT score and your profile looks good. With 6 years of work experience and a team, will definitely help you to showcase your management skills. The best time to apply would be Early decision round R1. This will increase your chances of getting the admission. Make a note of all your achievements in your work and also outside. This will help you write good essays. Your school selection looks fine. You can also analyze your chances here:  https://goo.gl/RZg44t

All the best!!

anubhangpl · Answer

Hi Namita,

Thanks for replying, its just that i've been into QA profile for 5 years now, so i assumed that a for a very short term goal (say just after my mba), getting into a client facing role like Business Analyst/IT consultant would help me further hone my business/communication skills. Post that as I mature in the organisation, I would like to get into some Product Management/Development profile.

anubhangpl · Answer

Hi neha,

Yes i do intend to apply in R1 rounds and currently I am working on my applications. It was just that I was feeling a bit apprehensive, considering my GMAT score is low considering the highly competitive pool that I belong to - Indian/IT. So just wanted a bit of an advise there if I stand a decent chance at the mentioned schools.

Thanks

AugustAcademy · Answer

Hi Anubhang, Your GMAT score and profile look good. Make sure to explain yourself clearly in your application, and you'll be fine. Feel free to call us if you need any assistance. Regards, Karthik www.augustacademy.in/welcomepage/HTML/m ... sions.html

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