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22 Jun 2015, 20:28
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Hi,
Please help me by evaluating my profile.(Age 24, Male, Indian)
1) GMAT Score: 760 (Q51, V41)
2) Work Experience: 2 years at a proprietary trading firm. (firm employs 700 people worldwide)
3) Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from a top 3 engineering university in India. GPA: 7.75/10
4) Extracurriculars: Represented college swimming and water polo teams in state level and inter-collegiate competitions, winning a couple of medals
5) Volunteer at an NGO for kids for about 2 years (serving 5 hrs a week): Mentoring underprivileged kids in their studies, Built & managed the primary school football team that won Silver medal in a city wide competition.
Post MBA goals: Portfolio Manager/ Investment Manager at a top fund
I am planning to apply to B-schools for 2016-2018 program. I am planning to apply to B-schools which have a focus on Finance (investment). I have Wharton, Columbia, NYU Stern in my mind now. Please evaluate my profile and let me know what chances I have and what to focus on.
Please help me by evaluating my profile.(Age 24, Male, Indian)
1) GMAT Score: 760 (Q51, V41)
2) Work Experience: 2 years at a proprietary trading firm. (firm employs 700 people worldwide)
3) Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from a top 3 engineering university in India. GPA: 7.75/10
4) Extracurriculars: Represented college swimming and water polo teams in state level and inter-collegiate competitions, winning a couple of medals
5) Volunteer at an NGO for kids for about 2 years (serving 5 hrs a week): Mentoring underprivileged kids in their studies, Built & managed the primary school football team that won Silver medal in a city wide competition.
Post MBA goals: Portfolio Manager/ Investment Manager at a top fund
I am planning to apply to B-schools for 2016-2018 program. I am planning to apply to B-schools which have a focus on Finance (investment). I have Wharton, Columbia, NYU Stern in my mind now. Please evaluate my profile and let me know what chances I have and what to focus on.
05 Jul 2015, 18:21
Kudos
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Hi jackkankodia,
When we evaluate profiles for MBA candidates, we use the criteria below to assess how competitive an MBA candidate may be. We think it's helpful for candidates to think about the acceptance rates of the schools they are applying to so they can target realistic schools. GMAT Club publishes those acceptance rates here: all-2014-mba-rankings-99812.html
You’ve targeted programs in the “most competitive” bracket, which have acceptance rates of 15% or below. Without discouraging you from aiming high, I would still recommend that you look at programs that fall within the “competitive” and “less competitive” brackets to increase the likelihood that you’ll receive an offer of admission. Keep in mind that some of the "Less Competitive" business schools still say no to two out every three applicants; we aren't suggesting that all you have to do is submit your application and pay the application fee. You will have to work just as hard on your applications to these programs, especially if you have risk factors in your profile.
I've organized my response to your inquiry into several distinct categories to offer you the best possible response.
Academic Profile
Your GMAT score is above average even for the ambitious list of target schools you’ve included. However, you will struggle to overcome the fact that your academic area of expertise is over-represented in the applicant pool. You can work to overcome that setback by pursuing continuing education that showcases your soft skills rather than your technological savvy.
Career Progress
You’re two years in at your place of employment; ideally, you’ll receive promotions/increases of salary in the years to come. You want to seize any and all leadership opportunities to further differentiate yourself from candidates with your academic background.
Leadership Portfolio
Continue to pursue your work with the NGO and undertake leadership roles or projects through it if possible. Rather than simply being an hourly volunteer, be a leader within an organization outside of your place of employment. Additionally, recommit to your athletic interests in a structured way. Join a club or team to show that your athletics are an ongoing interest that you would bring with you to your target MBA programs.
Career Goals
Your career goals are highly ambitious, which makes drafting a convincing career goals narrative all the more essential when you do apply. You’ll need to really see the immediate post-MBA steps/goals you’ll follow and from there, consider the short- (1-2 years), medium- (5 years), and long-term (10+ years) goals you’ll need to set to reach your goals. Specifics will be critical.
Best of luck!
The MBA Prep School Team
When we evaluate profiles for MBA candidates, we use the criteria below to assess how competitive an MBA candidate may be. We think it's helpful for candidates to think about the acceptance rates of the schools they are applying to so they can target realistic schools. GMAT Club publishes those acceptance rates here: all-2014-mba-rankings-99812.html
You’ve targeted programs in the “most competitive” bracket, which have acceptance rates of 15% or below. Without discouraging you from aiming high, I would still recommend that you look at programs that fall within the “competitive” and “less competitive” brackets to increase the likelihood that you’ll receive an offer of admission. Keep in mind that some of the "Less Competitive" business schools still say no to two out every three applicants; we aren't suggesting that all you have to do is submit your application and pay the application fee. You will have to work just as hard on your applications to these programs, especially if you have risk factors in your profile.
I've organized my response to your inquiry into several distinct categories to offer you the best possible response.
Academic Profile
Your GMAT score is above average even for the ambitious list of target schools you’ve included. However, you will struggle to overcome the fact that your academic area of expertise is over-represented in the applicant pool. You can work to overcome that setback by pursuing continuing education that showcases your soft skills rather than your technological savvy.
Career Progress
You’re two years in at your place of employment; ideally, you’ll receive promotions/increases of salary in the years to come. You want to seize any and all leadership opportunities to further differentiate yourself from candidates with your academic background.
Leadership Portfolio
Continue to pursue your work with the NGO and undertake leadership roles or projects through it if possible. Rather than simply being an hourly volunteer, be a leader within an organization outside of your place of employment. Additionally, recommit to your athletic interests in a structured way. Join a club or team to show that your athletics are an ongoing interest that you would bring with you to your target MBA programs.
Career Goals
Your career goals are highly ambitious, which makes drafting a convincing career goals narrative all the more essential when you do apply. You’ll need to really see the immediate post-MBA steps/goals you’ll follow and from there, consider the short- (1-2 years), medium- (5 years), and long-term (10+ years) goals you’ll need to set to reach your goals. Specifics will be critical.
Best of luck!
The MBA Prep School Team
