Hi Experts,
Could you please help evaluate my profile? I am looking to apply for MBA programs in 2022, Spring or Fall and would like to know which programs would be realistic for me to aim for.
Demographic: 37 M, Indian
Education: B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) from NIT – 6.7/10
GMAT: 710(awa 3) and GRE: 331(AWA 2.5) and IELTS 7.5
Work experience and progression:
- ~ 13 Years of experience, in Oil & Gas Sector (Govt owned).
Other than this, I also have a 2 month of in tool Room in Helicopter Division in HAL, India
Extra-curricular:
- I have a 6-months internship working with an NGO.
-Presented Paper at several reputed institutions
- Students’ Representative at ISTE student’s Chapter
-Won Best IDEA Award at Place of Work
My post-MBA goal – I have a stronger appetite to create and Lead sustainable Transport and Energy Models, the same domain, on which people like Elon Musk and Richard bronsan vet onto.
I have a few questions I am hoping you can help answer:
1. Which best MBA programs should I aim for?
2. TAKING into considerations not so good AWA score in both gmat and gre, could you pls guide , how much AWA matters for TOP B-schools and out of GMAT & GRE which Score i should report to B Schools. Shall i sit once more to improve my AWA to target niche B-Schools.
BTW i am targeting ISB, Michigan ROSS, DUKE, RICE
Thanks very much in advance!