Hello everyone,
I would like some expert comments on my candidacy at top 15 MBA colleges in USA. Dream Schools:
HAAS and STANFORD
Brief overview:
Education: Integrated Masters of Technology (Geophysics). IIT Roorkee - 5 year course
GPA: 6.4
GMAT: 710
TOEFL: Soon
Work Experience: Total 4+ years
Job 1 - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ( Aug, 2013- Feb, 2016)
I started as a Student Assistant and final title before leaving the job was Sr. Research Associate. Had three promotions in a span of 2.5 years.
Most of my work was on Geothermal Energy. My work involved product/service development, project handling, business development etc,. I worked on project funded by CHEVRON, Calpine Corporation (Leading geothermal company in the world), EDC, Phillippines ( World's second largest geothermal produced company in the world), Department of Energy (USA), etc,. Collaborative work across different organizations and universities was a major component.
Job 2 - StartUp in India (failed)
worked on an exploration product/service for geothermal. Presented our work and reports to multiple government organizations in India. Did a proof of concept study for Oil and natural gas corporation India. We were not able to generate any revenue. After a year decided to shut it down .
Job 3: consultant (contract - 3 months)
Geothermal Energy
Job4: Internship: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA (3 months)
Extra curricular
- In college was majorly involved in cultural and sports events organizing. Represented IIT in FOOTBALL and Pole vault at INTER IIT SPORTS Competition. Was a member of CHOREOGRAPHY section at college. I have always been involved in sports. I love outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, rafting etc. Have done plenty of hikes in India as well as in USA.
- Didn't get extra time for community work while I was at college and while working in USA.
Post MBA Goals
Short Term:
Want to work in Clean energy Industry . Gain more knowledge and experience and make more connections.
Long term Goal:
Want to start an organization in India promoting technology development in Clean Tech, collaborating with government, Universities and other research institutions all around the world. More like a social entrepreneurship
Top MBA colleges priority:
HAAS School of Business and Stanford as they are well known for their initiative in Clean energy.
All suggestions are welcome. I am really looking forward to it.
The other question I have is that should I take GMAT again? I did mess up the test. I was scoring more than this in gmat preps and I am confident that I can score around 740 in next attempt.
Thanks
Ankit
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