Hi,
Thanks in advance for taking out your valuable time to evaluate each profile. I really appreciate your efforts.
I am a 33 years old Indian male, having 10 years of experience. I am looking for Full-Time MBA program at top b-schools in USA/Canada.
Program Interest: * Full-Time MBA, area of concentration in Product Development / Technology Consultation / Innovation / Information Systems
GMAT Score: * Not taken yet, but targeting for 730-740 (scheduled on Aug, 2017)
Work Experience:* Approx. 10 yrs in Software Development.
* Currently holding a position of Technical Team Lead in one of the top Fortune 20 Company.
* No International work experience.
Current Responsibilities:* Working as a technical lead and managing a team of 5 to 10 members.
* Working on a global project having multicultural teams from India + USA + Europe
* Awarded multiple times with letter of appreciation from top management at all the organization worked till date.
Education Background:* BE (Computer Science & Engineering) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. Completed in 2006 with 3.0 GPA.
* Class 12 from Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education. Completed in 2001 with 66%.
* Class 12 from Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education. Completed in 1999 with 67%.
Extracurricular Activity: * Regularly participating in social service events conducted within organizations.
* Worked as a part of management communicate for various large scale events organized at the company
* Regular contributors to organization like WWF & Cry NGO for various social causes.
* Participated as volunteer for Raahgiri Day.
Why MBA & Where I look myself in future: After working for so long in core software development, I want to move to the business side. Want to leverage my long experience and use it as a opportunity to fulfill my dream of going into technology consultation / product development. At the same time, I want to get international exposure and work at global level.
I would like to know:1. At the age of 33, am I eligible for full time MBA in any of the top 25 MBA schools in USA/Canada? Can schools reject me on bases being quite old than average class profile.
2. Is Admission officer going to see my 10 years of experience in IT as a positive point or negative point?
3. Are my academic & professional achievement something that fall withing the criteria of what MBA schools will accept?
4. What, in your opinion, is my strengths and weakness reflected in my profile?
5. Can you please suggest me list of best colleges I should consider for area of my interest (Product Development / Technology Consultation / Innovation)?
6. Is July/August 2017 right time to give my GMAT, or should I target further than that (considering my daily work schedule of 12 to 14 Hrs)?
7. Will I be eligible for any scholarship or financial support from MBA schools?
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Thanks & Regards,
ABHISHEK
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