scorpioguy wrote:
Hello
I am sorry about the huge post but I hope you will get time to answer my queries.
Please find below my details:
Indian Male - Age 30.
Undergrad Education - Electronics Engg - graduated in sep 1997.
Marks (GPA) - Approx 67%
GMAT - Scheduled in late December
I should point out that the undergrad marks is an exception to the rule. I have been a good student and I can show this using my grade X and grade XII scores in public examination. I had 78% (7 in class of 40) and 77% (6th in class of 35) in grades X and XII. I also have a certificate for being in the top .01% of candidates who appeared for Maths in grade X.
During my undergrad I scored 67% which is a low score. I also had about 6 papers in which I failed the first time. (2 each in 1st, 3rd and 6th semester). Except for the 6th semester, when there was a family tragedy during my exams, the reason for failure is immaturity.
After graduation I got a job with a leading IT Outsourcing company and have been with them since feb 1998. I have exhibited decent growth with many responsibilities in my job. Some of my achievemnets and high lights are given below
* Was the best trainee in my batch of about 40 people (no certificates from the employer but I am sure this will be there in my records)
* Working with clients in USA and Netherlands
* Been in the USA since Nov 1999 handling various projects at various client locations
* International Exposure - Simultaneosly managing people in both USA and India.
* Contributed to business development endevors like sales brochures, white papers, presentations
* Received the quarterly award (in Q4 2002) from the organisation for my contributions to 1M project win.
* Two professional certifications (and planning for more)
Extracurricular activities and Community Activities
* Cordinated and Organized various events (day trips, overnight trips, get togethers) for the team members and theor families at various client locations. The number of people would range anywhere between 15 - 50.
* Was part of a toastmaster club for a short period (could not continue due to work reasons)
Why getting an MBA - Currently I am an IT consultant. I would like to change my career and for that I would need more exposure to various other aspects like strategy, finance and GM. My goal is to join the corporate finance division of an MNC or go into commercial banking. I am sure that my international exposure (working with various teams across timezones) would help me in my future career.
I am planning to apply to the following schools for Fall 07.
Cornell
Chicago
Duke
NYU
Michigan
Kellogg
I have settled on the above using the following criteria:
* Mode of instruction - Not exclusively case based
* general info gathered from the websites and various internet sources
My questions are:
1) What are my chances at the above schools?
2) What about the gaps in my resume and how can I best address them?
3) What would be a good safety school?
To answer your questions:
1) I really can't assess your chances without knowing your GMAT score. Please repost after you get the score. Assuming you do earn a 700 + score, you would have a chance at all the school. Because of your undergrad record, I would encourage you to take some classes now and show that you now know how to apply yourself. I assume you have had calclulus. Other classes that would show aptitude for b-school: business statistics, accounting, finance, economics. If you can take 1-2 of these each, spring and summer, you would create a recent alternative transcript. Combine high grades on this transcript with a strong GMAT and you wouldn't have to work about your undergrad record. Please see
"MBA Admissions: Low GMAT or GPA."
2) The biggest problem I see in your resume is your undergrad record. See #1 for tips on addressing that. Also, do not refer to your high school record as evidence of academic abillity. Schools won't consider it and you will look silly. Your community service is on the thin side. If you can get involved in something important to you, that would be a great idea.
3) The safety school would also depend on your GMAT.
Kudos to you for starting the process now. You will find a lot of information in my old blog at
https://www.accepted.typepad.com or in my ebook,
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