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Schools: ISB '17 (II) Jones '18 (II) NUS '18 (S)
GMAT 1: 690 Q46 V38
GPA: 3.65
WE:Consulting (Energy)
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Hello,

25, Male from India
1) 3+ years in oil & gas (worked as Senior Engineer Production in a Fertilizer Plant for about 21 months with responsibility to lead group of operators to oversee plant operations; Moved to Process Safety and Risk Consulting in Oil & Gas Sector with experience of working with major players in more then 10 countries including Korea, japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, UAE etc in past 21 months),
2) 690, 38V , 46Q, 5 IR
3) National Institute of Technology (Tier 1 collage), Rourkela, India with GPA of 9.0/10 (among top 5 in class), Chemical Engineering, 2012
4) High School- 90.8%; 10+2 - 90.2%
5) Member of Robotics club in collage, lead team of 6 to arrange funds and managed the progress of a project on AGV (Automated guided vehicle) funded by Defense Research Organization of India (DRDO), team won many national and international competitions in robotics as well
6) Best all rounder of branch Alumni award recipient
7) Certified Functional Safety Practitioner (CFSP)
8) Transition to strategy consulting with focus on Oil & Gas sector; In long term plan to open a niche consultancy serving all aspects of Oil & Gas Business.

I have a good knowledge of oil & gas sector in terms of process, but I would like to gain alternatives exposure and business acumen. I have worked internationally for several months as well.

I would like to know your views regarding which B schools I should target with my profile.

Thank you!
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Hello,

25, Male from India
1) 3+ years in oil & gas (worked as Senior Engineer Production in a Fertilizer Plant for about 21 months with responsibility to lead group of operators to oversee plant operations; Moved to Process Safety and Risk Consulting in Oil & Gas Sector with experience of working with major players in more then 10 countries including Korea, japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, UAE etc in past 21 months),
2) 690, 38V , 46Q, 5 IR
3) National Institute of Technology (Tier 1 collage), Rourkela, India with GPA of 9.0/10 (among top 5 in class), Chemical Engineering, 2012
4) High School- 90.8%; 10+2 - 90.2%
5) Member of Robotics club in collage, lead team of 6 to arrange funds and managed the progress of a project on AGV (Automated guided vehicle) funded by Defense Research Organization of India (DRDO), team won many national and international competitions in robotics as well
6) Best all rounder of branch Alumni award recipient
7) Certified Functional Safety Practitioner (CFSP)
8) Transition to strategy consulting with focus on Oil & Gas sector; In long term plan to open a niche consultancy serving all aspects of Oil & Gas Business.

I have a good knowledge of oil & gas sector in terms of process, but I would like to gain alternatives exposure and business acumen. I have worked internationally for several months as well.

I would like to know your views regarding which B schools I should target with my profile.

Thank you!
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Hey dude,
Good to hear from you.
So my first thought is that coming from NIT with 9.0 is awesome!

But then, what happened to your GMAT????? :(

I mean you for sure know this already, but the 690 is gonna lower your chances a lot. How many times have you taken the GMAT? And are you open to the idea of a retake? Cause that's what I'd suggest, especially since it seems to be your weakest link.

I'd suggest having a look here and reading this article about Indians and retaking the GMAT: https://bit.ly/B613Mgc


Other than that, your profile seems pretty good. And honestly, given that you are young and have a fantastic academic profile, I think planning a GMAT retake and then a round 1 application next year is probably the best thing for you.

Best,
Jon
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Schools: ISB '17 (II) Jones '18 (II) NUS '18 (S)
GMAT 1: 690 Q46 V38
GPA: 3.65
WE:Consulting (Energy)
Schools: ISB '17 (II) Jones '18 (II) NUS '18 (S)
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Hello,

25, Male from India
1) 3+ years in oil & gas (worked as Senior Engineer Production in a Fertilizer Plant for about 21 months with responsibility to lead group of operators to oversee plant operations; Moved to Process Safety and Risk Consulting in Oil & Gas Sector with experience of working with major players in more then 10 countries including Korea, japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, UAE etc in past 21 months),
2) 690, 38V , 46Q, 5 IR
3) National Institute of Technology (Tier 1 collage), Rourkela, India with GPA of 9.0/10 (among top 5 in class), Chemical Engineering, 2012
4) High School- 90.8%; 10+2 - 90.2%
5) Member of Robotics club in collage, lead team of 6 to arrange funds and managed the progress of a project on AGV (Automated guided vehicle) funded by Defense Research Organization of India (DRDO), team won many national and international competitions in robotics as well
6) Best all rounder of branch Alumni award recipient
7) Certified Functional Safety Practitioner (CFSP)
8) Transition to strategy consulting with focus on Oil & Gas sector; In long term plan to open a niche consultancy serving all aspects of Oil & Gas Business.

I have a good knowledge of oil & gas sector in terms of process, but I would like to gain alternatives exposure and business acumen. I have worked internationally for several months as well.

I would like to know your views regarding which B schools I should target with my profile.

Thank you!

Hey dude,
Good to hear from you.
So my first thought is that coming from NIT with 9.0 is awesome!

But then, what happened to your GMAT????? :(

I mean you for sure know this already, but the 690 is gonna lower your chances a lot. How many times have you taken the GMAT? And are you open to the idea of a retake? Cause that's what I'd suggest, especially since it seems to be your weakest link.

I'd suggest having a look here and reading this article about Indians and retaking the GMAT: https://bit.ly/B613Mgc


Other than that, your profile seems pretty good. And honestly, given that you are young and have a fantastic academic profile, I think planning a GMAT retake and then a round 1 application next year is probably the best thing for you.

Best,
Jon
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Thanks Jon,

I know I screwed my quant section because of lack of practice as i scheduled my exam in a hurry due to R2 deadlines approaching. This was my first attempt.
This year I will be applying to ISB, Rice and NUS.
What can be my chances in these schools?

Regards,
Rahul
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Hello,

25, Male from India
1) 3+ years in oil & gas (worked as Senior Engineer Production in a Fertilizer Plant for about 21 months with responsibility to lead group of operators to oversee plant operations; Moved to Process Safety and Risk Consulting in Oil & Gas Sector with experience of working with major players in more then 10 countries including Korea, japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, UAE etc in past 21 months),
2) 690, 38V , 46Q, 5 IR
3) National Institute of Technology (Tier 1 collage), Rourkela, India with GPA of 9.0/10 (among top 5 in class), Chemical Engineering, 2012
4) High School- 90.8%; 10+2 - 90.2%
5) Member of Robotics club in collage, lead team of 6 to arrange funds and managed the progress of a project on AGV (Automated guided vehicle) funded by Defense Research Organization of India (DRDO), team won many national and international competitions in robotics as well
6) Best all rounder of branch Alumni award recipient
7) Certified Functional Safety Practitioner (CFSP)
8) Transition to strategy consulting with focus on Oil & Gas sector; In long term plan to open a niche consultancy serving all aspects of Oil & Gas Business.

I have a good knowledge of oil & gas sector in terms of process, but I would like to gain alternatives exposure and business acumen. I have worked internationally for several months as well.

I would like to know your views regarding which B schools I should target with my profile.

Thank you!

Hey dude,
Good to hear from you.
So my first thought is that coming from NIT with 9.0 is awesome!

But then, what happened to your GMAT????? :(

I mean you for sure know this already, but the 690 is gonna lower your chances a lot. How many times have you taken the GMAT? And are you open to the idea of a retake? Cause that's what I'd suggest, especially since it seems to be your weakest link.

I'd suggest having a look here and reading this article about Indians and retaking the GMAT: https://bit.ly/B613Mgc


Other than that, your profile seems pretty good. And honestly, given that you are young and have a fantastic academic profile, I think planning a GMAT retake and then a round 1 application next year is probably the best thing for you.

Best,
Jon


Thanks Jon,

I know I screwed my quant section because of lack of practice as i scheduled my exam in a hurry due to R2 deadlines approaching. This was my first attempt.
This year I will be applying to ISB, Rice and NUS.
What can be my chances in these schools?

Regards,
Rahul
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Hey Rahul,
Well I think that at NUS you will have the best shot. Maybe Rice too. ISB will be really tough. But if its advantageous for you, give them a shot, and if it doesn't work out, your backup plan is to reapply with a better GMAT :)

Best of luck!!!!

Jon