Hi Paul,
My profile is as follows:
Country: Pakistan
Undergrad Deg: BS Computer Science, CGPA:3.65 (Cum Laude) from the top CS university of Pakistan.
GMAT: 2nd attempt:610(Q:45, V:28, AWA: awaiting result)73%,
1st attempt: 550(Q:40,V:25, AWA 4.5) 55 %.
Toefl: 277, Essay:5.5
I know my gmat verbal score doesn't speak much about my proficiency in english but I have had my entire education in english medium schools + have taken part in numerous english debating competitions.
Work Experience: 2.5 years to date. one year as technical support engineer in a software house and 1.5 yrs in the Technology Development Dept of a major telecom operator.
Extracurricular activities:
1. Besides debates, actively participated in dramatics at the college and the university level.
2)Part of the organization team for national level software competitions at the university.
3) Host/Compare of many fuctions at the school and the university level.
Achievements:
1) Stood first through out 12 years of education
2) Included in deans merit list each semester of the 4 year BS.
3) Won National Talent scholarship
3) Proctor/Head boy at the college and school level for 4 consecutive years.
4) During my first job as a technical support engineer, I was rated highest in the support team by the North American and UK clients.
5) Also in my present job with a telecom operator, I have prepared complex demos without the help of the vendor, and have received much appreciation.
Why an MBA:
I left computer programming right after BS because I didn't like it but I always wanted to be a part of technology driven industry such as Telecom. So major aim of an MBA is that of a career shift. I would like to be a part of the Strategic Planning dept of a technology driven organization.
My technical background coupled with the business acumen will surely make me an ideal candidate for such an industry.
Which MBA:
Thats where I would like you to guide me. I would definitely want to work in US after doing the MBA. So please suggest schools with good placement record for the foreign students.
usman