Profile Evaluation

Question

Hello Alex:

Thanks for taking the time to review my profile.

Nationality: Indian (currently in USA)

Gender: Female

GMAT: 740 (Q 50, V42)

Education:
1. Maters degree from a US university ranked 50-60 
2. Bachelors degree from an Indian university - ranked among top 10 in India

Work Exp: 
1. 3.5 years at IT Dept for a Finanacial Services Company FROM 2007 - 2011; managed and lead projects
2. 3 years working for a manufacturing unit owned by my family FROM 2008 - 2011. I have expanded our operation from domestic to international and am currently handling our international operations; was successfull in bringing 2 international clients 
3. upto 1 year in Internships

Extra-curriculars:
1. for last 6 years, working for a non-profit based in India, designed education programs for them during my undergraduate studies. Currently working on Marketing and I maintain our website
2. currently working for a non-profit based in India, but spread all over the world mostly through universities; organised events for them
3. worked as a tutor during graduate studies; also volunteer part-time on some educational programs taken up by my university

Recommendations:
1. from Vice President
2. from Client
3. from Chairman of non-profit org

What are my chances in these schools: Harvard, Stanford, Kellogg, Wharton, Sloan, Booth, Ross, Columbia, Yale

AlexMBAApply · Answer

You're really looking to just get into any school as long as it's a good one aren't you? :-)

You seem like a well rounded professional, which would mean that you'd be competitive for schools like Yale and Ross. Schools like Columbia, Booth, Kellogg and Sloan are within reach, but a bit of a stretch - there's a chance you can get in, but you'll need a lot of luck on your side. HBS, Stanford and Wharton are slim -- you'll need bluer chip credentials to be competitive with the kinds of people who get into these programs.

ashaker · Answer

harvard seems to like sons and daughters of owners of manufacturing units. i wouldnt rule it out.

AlexMBAApply · Answer

If they are significantly wealthy families, sure (and wealthy not just by Indian standards, but by any standard). But if it's a small family business - no.

user20011 · Answer

Thank you Alex for your evaluation.

My point is if I am spending so much time and money for an MBA, I want to add another 30-50k to it and do it in a good school.

Can you elaborate on why " Columbia, Booth, Kellogg and Sloan " are a strech. I am much intersted in Booth and Kellogg.

As far as H/S/W -- these are great brands and I just want to submit a competetive application. As   ashaker   pointed out, I was hoping my profile would fit in these schools - especially because I have worked on our expansion.

Also Alex, should I apply to schools like Cornell, Darden -- just as safety schools?

user20011 · Answer

Alex: can you please look at my previous post --

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