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DanTe02
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06 Dec 2020, 01:55
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Hi there I'd like to know my strengths and weaknesses and what chances do i have at HBS,Kellog , CBS, and Wharton deferred programs
I'll try not to exaggerate stuff and keep it as short as possible
Age-21/Male
Nationality-Indian
My Profile:
Academic :
GMAT:750(Hoping to give gmat soon with a 770+)
Degree:Chemical Engineering
GPA 8/10 (First distinction and honors)
Studying at one of the oldest engineering schools,university ranking varies from rank 10-20 in India, 150-200 in Asia Rankings, and steady at 600-800 in QS world
Background:
Coming from low economical background.I could not afford top tier colleges and had to go with the best cheapest college (My annual college fee is 140$). I want to pursue entrepreneurship in energy sector and come from a very small town.
Extras-
General: I have been playing chess since 8 years old and as of today I am an International Master by FIDE online rating. I have won every year at my university level and I played state and national level chess during high school.
Things I did at college:
E-Cell: So I have an Entrepreneurship cell at my college (E-cell). I did a ton of work there as member and president such as teaching students about business foundations(I first self-learnt from books,courses and online and then taught my peers) and I launched 3 startups within my college(persuaded students to work and played an integral role in all the 3 startups) whereas in history in last 5 years no startup was launched within it.
Research: I published few review papers on energy sector while I was learning about it
Volunteering experience: Have decent things here like conducting eye tests , health check-ups and planting tree
Others:Stuff like head designer of the college magazine, Completed like 10 courses from Harvard (data analytics) and 10 with Wharton (Coursera) and Placement representative
International exp.: I was a part of international student exchange program for 2 months
Internships: Due to covid I had a virtual internship with a national organization which provided an opportunity for chemical engg students probably 600 students were enrolled in that
May soon intern at McKinsey or ExxonMobil if got another shot
I'll try not to exaggerate stuff and keep it as short as possible
Age-21/Male
Nationality-Indian
My Profile:
Academic :
GMAT:750(Hoping to give gmat soon with a 770+)
Degree:Chemical Engineering
GPA 8/10 (First distinction and honors)
Studying at one of the oldest engineering schools,university ranking varies from rank 10-20 in India, 150-200 in Asia Rankings, and steady at 600-800 in QS world
Background:
Coming from low economical background.I could not afford top tier colleges and had to go with the best cheapest college (My annual college fee is 140$). I want to pursue entrepreneurship in energy sector and come from a very small town.
Extras-
General: I have been playing chess since 8 years old and as of today I am an International Master by FIDE online rating. I have won every year at my university level and I played state and national level chess during high school.
Things I did at college:
E-Cell: So I have an Entrepreneurship cell at my college (E-cell). I did a ton of work there as member and president such as teaching students about business foundations(I first self-learnt from books,courses and online and then taught my peers) and I launched 3 startups within my college(persuaded students to work and played an integral role in all the 3 startups) whereas in history in last 5 years no startup was launched within it.
Research: I published few review papers on energy sector while I was learning about it
Volunteering experience: Have decent things here like conducting eye tests , health check-ups and planting tree
Others:Stuff like head designer of the college magazine, Completed like 10 courses from Harvard (data analytics) and 10 with Wharton (Coursera) and Placement representative
International exp.: I was a part of international student exchange program for 2 months
Internships: Due to covid I had a virtual internship with a national organization which provided an opportunity for chemical engg students probably 600 students were enrolled in that
May soon intern at McKinsey or ExxonMobil if got another shot
06 Dec 2020, 12:36
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DanTe02:
We appreciate you reaching out to us and sharing your terrific profile.
You will have a shot at all of those deferred programs, though with varying degrees of likelihood based more on the relative competitiveness of those programs than your background. In general, you have provided a sufficient overview for now, but there is a slight overfocus on statistics and less of a focus on results (though I will give you the benefit of the doubt given the format of this post.) A few key points come to mind:
Why are you taking the GMAT again? A 750 is more than sufficient. A 770 will not improve your chances over a 750. Is it for potential scholarship money?
What has been the success of those 3 startups you launched? Did any of them succeed? Did any of them get sold? Are any still ongoing? The "exit" side of that equation must be known for it be successfully leveraged in an MBA application.
Your stats and scores are a strong point, which is good for applying for deferred programs. I do not see the coursework at Harvard and Wharton being of any benefit since there was no barrier to participating. You can list these as having been completed but it will not make much of a difference for your candidacy.
I need to know more about this internship since it sounds like one of your only "official" work experiences. It sounds like it could be high quality given the number of applicants, but what you did and learned from your tenure is what is going to really matter.
What is your timeline for applying? Are you targeting at a 2021 application? Please reach out to us if you'd like to schedule a free consultation so we can discuss in more detail and we can properly advise you on a course of action. The deferred MBA programs are extremely competitive and given your background, with the right amount of execution, you should be able to position yourself quite nicely to potentially secure at least one acceptance.
https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
Best,
Seth
We appreciate you reaching out to us and sharing your terrific profile.
You will have a shot at all of those deferred programs, though with varying degrees of likelihood based more on the relative competitiveness of those programs than your background. In general, you have provided a sufficient overview for now, but there is a slight overfocus on statistics and less of a focus on results (though I will give you the benefit of the doubt given the format of this post.) A few key points come to mind:
Why are you taking the GMAT again? A 750 is more than sufficient. A 770 will not improve your chances over a 750. Is it for potential scholarship money?
What has been the success of those 3 startups you launched? Did any of them succeed? Did any of them get sold? Are any still ongoing? The "exit" side of that equation must be known for it be successfully leveraged in an MBA application.
Your stats and scores are a strong point, which is good for applying for deferred programs. I do not see the coursework at Harvard and Wharton being of any benefit since there was no barrier to participating. You can list these as having been completed but it will not make much of a difference for your candidacy.
I need to know more about this internship since it sounds like one of your only "official" work experiences. It sounds like it could be high quality given the number of applicants, but what you did and learned from your tenure is what is going to really matter.
What is your timeline for applying? Are you targeting at a 2021 application? Please reach out to us if you'd like to schedule a free consultation so we can discuss in more detail and we can properly advise you on a course of action. The deferred MBA programs are extremely competitive and given your background, with the right amount of execution, you should be able to position yourself quite nicely to potentially secure at least one acceptance.
https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
Best,
Seth
DanTe02
Joined: 06 Apr 2020
Last visit: 09 Dec 2024
Posts: 118
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Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Technology
Schools: Wharton '23
WE:Engineering (Energy)
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08 Dec 2020, 05:20
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Admissionado Hi Seth, I appreciate you taking out time to write. I am looking forward to conducting a free session with you guys at Admissionado
I'd like to answer your questions regarding those startups: These startups are serving there clients and showing positive growth and are about to receive their funding from investors in my network. As per the internship question, I'd be honest and say the quality of content provided at internship was great It was a petroleum refinery related internship and was a great place to network , but unfortunately it wasnt the most tough thing to get into.
Also Should i keep looking out for internship at Blue Chip firms that I am eligible for (McKinsey , BCG, Exxon)
Though from what I have heard they would not appreciate my internship in business side like consulting as their websites clearly states preference for people on paths not leading to b-schools
I'd like to answer your questions regarding those startups: These startups are serving there clients and showing positive growth and are about to receive their funding from investors in my network. As per the internship question, I'd be honest and say the quality of content provided at internship was great It was a petroleum refinery related internship and was a great place to network , but unfortunately it wasnt the most tough thing to get into.
Also Should i keep looking out for internship at Blue Chip firms that I am eligible for (McKinsey , BCG, Exxon)
Though from what I have heard they would not appreciate my internship in business side like consulting as their websites clearly states preference for people on paths not leading to b-schools
