Hi Paul,
Please evaluate my profile. I'm planning to apply for fall 2010.
27/Male/India
GMAT - 640 (31V, 47Q)
Experience:I will have more than 4 years of experience at the time of matriculation in 2010. Worked for a leading US IT Consultancy and services company to the capacity of a Software Developer/Team Lead. In the course of my work I have taken various responsibilities such as software development, business and requirement analysis, client meetings, project estimation and mentoring. Many of these responsibilities call for a leadership role. I have directly communicated with the clients(leading Banking and Finance organisations) regarding the project deliveries and estimations.
Interests:I have variety of interests which include collecting old coins of different countries.
Photography is my passion.
I have a talent of mimicry. I can mimic almost anyone. Have been popular in school and now in office for this reason. I have also performed mouth organ and songs in different cultural festivals in school and college.
Short term goal: With my current exposure to Banking & Financial domain, I would want to gain more experience & learning by joining Business School. The next 4-5 years I would like to work as a IT Consultant.
Long Term goal: 10 years down the lane I would like to venture into restaurant chain business. I am a foodie and its been my dream to own a restaurant chain.
Application:I am good at writing essays. Will get strong letters of recommendations - one of them would be from a Senior Consultant with whom I have worked for 1.5 years.
Have no community engagement.
Short Listed Schools:Olin, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin Madison, Smeal, Wake forest
If you think some of these are long shots then please suggest a few schools where I can stand a chance.
Thank you!