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2080

Hi Guys


Looking to get a basic evaluation of my profile, here's a brief summary;


Xth 89%

XII 88%


BA (Honours) Mathematics from Hansraj College, Delhi University (55%)


GMAT - 760 (Verbal - 45, 99 %ile, Quant - 49, 83 %ile)


Extra curricular: I did a lot of debating in college - some of it at an international level. Have several accomplishments as a debater and an adjudicator, and in my final year I was one of the few student judges in a debate organized by the Culture Council of Delhi University. I presided over the debating society of my college, a role that involved the organisation of an international debating tournament. I've played drums for a local New Delhi band as well, we've won numerous competitions in Delhi and were one of the fifteen shortlisted bands throughout India by the Rock Street Journal. I've been involved in the organisation of fests in my college, and was a part of school cricket, basketball and football teams.


Work experience: Three years, with a consulting firm based in Mumbai. My firm deals with risk management for banks, and I've worked on projects overseas for about two years out of the three. In terms of positions of responsibility, I've executed two foreign projects as a one-man team over the past year and a half. My work's involved both, predictive modelling and business analysis - I've looked at portfolios and developed risk rating systems for new applicants in line with business strategy, observable default trends, regulatory guidelines etc.


Any direction in terms of target schools would be helpful. I'd like to end up in strategy consulting post an MBA, but I'm very open to switching my line of work. My key concerns are - Do I have enough workex to apply right away? Secondly, I'm aware of my grad score being fairly low, how much is this going to affect my chances with the best schools? Thirdly, is the lower Quant percentile going to be an issue?


I've sent my scores to INSEAD, ISB, SMU, IE and Booth so far, any other suggestions, and any feedback in terms of what's a comfortable base and what's a reach would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks in anticipation!

2081

@amitkurian911

Hey I have completed by BE computer science and would like to do higher studies in Marketing . I have 3 years of work experience and got a 7 in IELTS . Please suggest me colleges where I can Apply in British Columbia (Canada ) . IT would be great if u could suggest me Universities in Vancouver. I am studying for GMAT but would like to go to Canada asap without my GMAT scores .... Your valuable suggestion would be of great help ... thanks



Sauder School of Business, BC -

Beedie School of Business - Simon Fraser University


you will need GMAT for both


Namita, MBA Decoder


2082

@anirudha1708

Hi Guys

Looking to get a basic evaluation of my profile, here's a brief summary;

BA (Honours) Mathematics from Hansraj College, Delhi University (55%)



GMAT - 760 (Verbal - 45, 99 %ile, Quant - 49, 83 %ile)

Great score

@anirudha1708


Extra curricular: I did a lot of debating in college - some of it at an international level. Have several accomplishments as a debater and an adjudicator, and in my final year I was one of the few student judges in a debate organized by the Culture Council of Delhi University. I presided over the debating society of my college, a role that involved the organisation of an international debating tournament. I've played drums for a local New Delhi band as well, we've won numerous competitions in Delhi and were one of the fifteen shortlisted bands throughout India by the Rock Street Journal. I've been involved in the organisation of fests in my college, and was a part of school cricket, basketball and football teams.

very interesting. Use this effectively in the applications (essays)

@anirudha1708


Work experience: Three years, with a consulting firm based in Mumbai. My firm deals with risk management for banks, and I've worked on projects overseas for about two years out of the three.

Overseas experience is always appreciated

@anirudha1708

In terms of positions of responsibility, I've executed two foreign projects as a one-man team over the past year and a half. My work's involved both, predictive modelling and business analysis - I've looked at portfolios and developed risk rating systems for new applicants in line with business strategy, observable default trends, regulatory guidelines etc.

I hope you have other instances of working in teams/ leading a team - if you have led teams in your extra curricular activities, then you must bring this out in the essays.

@anirudha1708

Any direction in terms of target schools would be helpful. I'd like to end up in strategy consulting post an MBA, but I'm very open to switching my line of work. My key concerns are - Do I have enough workex to apply right away? Secondly, I'm aware of my grad score being fairly low, how much is this going to affect my chances with the best schools? Thirdly, is the lower Quant percentile going to be an issue?

I think you are pretty alright on the GMAT and a good GMAT score should help in some controlling some of the GPA damage. Is there a real reason for earning a low percentage? If yes, you should address it through the optional essay.

applying with 3 years of work experience is an optimum time, although I hope the quality of your experience and the career progression has been good. Eventually its not the numbers of years at work, but the roles and responsibilities you had that would add to your profile.


@anirudha1708

I've sent my scores to INSEAD, ISB, SMU, IE and Booth so far, any other suggestions, and any feedback in terms of what's a comfortable base and what's a reach would be greatly appreciated.

You can consider some other b-schools like kellogg, Darden, Cornell, Tuck & Duke. Just wondering why you selected SMU?


@anirudha1708


Thanks in anticipation!

Hope this helps.


Namita, MBA Decoder

2083

I have started gmat prep this very month only, can anybody tell me how to manage time in daily prep,,also tell me about scholarships in good colleges and how to get them...i have low budget and any institute or agents required for follow up with colleges.

2084

@ashblack007

What would be the average GMAT score and minimum Work EX for ISB ??



Average GMAT for class of 2013 was 710 and GMAT range of 80% of the class was between 670-750, minimum work experience is 2 years, also ISB is offering deferred admission for people with less than 2 years of work experience. Let me know more about your profile so that I can evaluate and brief you about the options available.

2085

I am planning to give GMAT this year for ISB. Had a few doubts:
1) Can a person get the full loan for the 20 L that ISB charges? Does this figure of 20 L cover the living and boarding expenses?
2) With the batch size increasing dramatically to ~700+, will it be safe bet for a middle class guy to take such a huge risk of a 20 L loan?
3) With a low experience of 2yrs. by ISB standards (avg:5) will it be possible for me to secure a job in one of the big strategy consulting firms ?
4) What is the criteria for getting a need based scholarship if my family income is below 5L ? 5) Could you please evaluate my profile:
10th: 86.8% 12th: 81.8% B.Tech (VIT): 8.82 CGPA
Work Ex: currently 11 months in Deloitte USI as a software tester
Extra-curricular: Decent-Good ; was part of debate-quiz team of college and school, participated in various other events in my college

2086

@SuperHornet

I am planning to give GMAT this year for ISB. Had a few doubts: 1) Can a person get the full loan for the 20 L that ISB charges? Does this figure of 20 L cover the living and boarding expenses?

Haven't heard of anyone getting more than 5 lakhs, 10 lakhs is a rarity. However, the b-school does have some full scholls, but you have to be absolutely outstanding to get them.

Check this link out for your other questions:


Programme Expenses | Fees and Financing | PGP | Indian School of Business (ISB)



@SuperHornet

2) With the batch size increasing dramatically to ~700+, will it be safe bet for a middle class guy to take such a huge risk of a 20 L loan?

btw, its upward of 23L. Depends on your dreams and aspirations and your risk taking capacity. If it means a lot to you to do study at ISB, you will make it happen for yourself - if you realize most of the upwardly mobile Indians are from the middle class.


@SuperHornet

3) With a low experience of 2yrs. by ISB standards (avg:5) will it be possible for me to secure a job in one of the big strategy consulting firms ?

Depends on the quality of your experience and how well you are able to present it to the adcom. Work hard on your application and it might just work in your favor. Score above 740 in the GMAT mg

@SuperHornet

4) What is the criteria for getting a need based scholarship if my family income is below 5L ? 5) Could you please evaluate my profile:10th: 86.8% 12th: 81.8% B.Tech (VIT): 8.82 CGPA Work Ex: currently 11 months in Deloitte USI as a software testerExtra-curricular: Decent-Good ; was part of debate-quiz team of college and school, participated in various other events in my college

Please check the link I have given you to know more about the need based scholl. Your work profile is a lot like that of other IT applicants - so really work hard on submitting an application that brings out your real personality, rather than sounding like just another IT applicant.


Namita, MBA Decoder

2087
@askrohan @mba-help Hi, I am a typical IT Engineer aspiring for MBA .
My profile Xth : 78% , XIIth : 64% (both from State Board), B.Tech (2010) : 84.7%
(nothing so great in extracurricular)
Total work ex till dare: previously Accenture (33months) + currently Deloitte (2months)
got 96%in CAT 2012, but no admit in any top 20 college.

with my profile, is ISB really a possible dream?embarrased
Please suggest.
Also, please suggest what other colleges i should aim for?

2088

@F0rbidd3n

@askrohan @mba-help Hi, I am a typical IT Engineer aspiring for MBA .My profile Xth : 78% , XIIth : 64% (both from State Board), B.Tech (2010) : 84.7% (nothing so great in extracurricular)Total work ex till dare: previously



Hi @F0rbidd3n ,


Interesting profile, you have fair chances @ISB, just focus more on getting 700+ GMAT and put a strong case through your application essays/recommendations, Let me know if you have any questions.

2089

Can any one please tell which is better MIM or MBA purely from placements point of view

2090

I am planning to take GMAT next year....Do top Indian B-schools(IIMs) accept GMAT scores for regular programmes other than executive prgrms ???
#fresher

2091

@gmatrakesh

Hi,

I am rakesh. I have a gmat score of 700(q-50,v-34). I am 3 years experienced as of now in mobile and social game industry. i have done by graduation from Bits-pilani. i have average extra curricular activities and decent acads .



10th -87.4 cbse



12th -91.1



engg - 7.21 (bits)



Please suggest me viable schools for me to apply.



Hi Rakesh,


You have good GMAT and average work experience, with this you can apply to ISB, SP Jain, Greatlakes and you have fair chances @top US, UK and Asian b-schools provided you should focus more on your application essays/recommendations and building your profile. You are in the right stage of your career and most of the b-schools look for 3-7 years of work experience. I f you want to evaluate your profile then please PM your contact details for further discussion on your application

2092

@titan_space

I am planning to take GMAT next year....Do top Indian B-schools(IIMs) accept GMAT scores for regular programmes other than executive prgrms ???#fresher



Hey found this link it might be useful for you

http://www.mba.com/landingpages/india/study-in-india/gmat-accepting-schools.aspx let me know if you have any questions

2093

hello... my 10th and 12th % is 80+ and BE Mech. agg. is 74.6 %. Currently M working in Siemens as an Executive Eng. in Manufacturing- Production. I hav a keen interest in doing MBA from a reputed colg. like NMIMS or so...Kindly suggest more colgs. sutied to my profile and how shal i proceed fwd with the preparations....Wanna join nyhow by 2014 aug. thank u 😃

2094

@Sachin Kudva

hello... my 10th and 12th % is 80+ and BE Mech. agg. is 74.6 %. Currently M working in Siemens as an Executive Eng. in Manufacturing- Production. I hav a keen interest in doing MBA from a reputed colg. like NMIMS or so...Kindly suggest more colgs. sutied to my profile and how shal i proceed fwd with the preparations....Wanna join nyhow by 2014 aug. thank u



Hi Sachin,


You have decent academics and work experience in reputed company, have you taken CAT/GMAT? and also let me know your total work experience. Also do some brainstorming about your career aspirations post MBA, which sector you want to get into? based on these I can suggest you some good b-schools. Let me know if you have any questions...

2095

Hi MBA Consultant

,It would be very helpful if you evaluate my profile and give some advice for MBA.My profile- Work-ex (core) -24 months/ Graduation B.E. - 73%,12th - 85% & 10 th - 91 %.

This year I am preparing for CAT and other Indian b-school programs although I want to write GMAT,I I need to keep option for abroad too. Kindly guide me.

2096

Hi there,

I have graduated from BITS-Pilani, Dubai in 2012. Am currently working in a IT Security Distribution company as a sales executive for the past 9 months. I have been handling accounts from Dubai and Bahrain for a certain set of products. Now the point is, as a fresher you only have a sales position in Dubai. So yeah like every other fresher i have taken up a sales position. I have some serious MBA aspirations and would like to do it in Operations Management. Now the company am working for is tailor made for the specialization am opting for, but my designation isn't. I want to know if this will be a drawback of any sorts in the B-School interviews i will be giving. I don't want to continue in sales and would like to switch to Operations.

My Profile,

10th - 82%

12th - 94%

B.E.Hons Computer Science from Bits Pilani Dubai Campus - 8.2 GPA

Work Exp of 9 months in a Sales Executive position.

Would appreciate any kind of guidance or suggestions.

2097

Hi, I would be thankful to you if you can evaluate my profile and let me know. My target is to get into any of the Ivy league MBA programs in US or UK.

Academics:

Class X: 86%

Class XII: 94.3 %

Undergrad: BE (BITS Pilani - 2004) - 7.59/10

Post Grad: MBA (SP Jain Dubai/singapore - 2011) - 3.52/4 (Gold Medal)

GMAT: 710

Work Experience:

Pre MBA:

5.5 years of IT experience in Capgemini and convergys. Role: Business Analyst/Project Management

Highlights:

- Received several awards from top management during my tenure

- One out of the turn promotion

- Client facing role in US for about an year

Post MBA:

1.5 Years in an IT Startup based in Dubai. Role: Business Development for MENA region

Highlights:

- Cracked two accounts one in Dubai and one in UNICEF Ethiopia

- Extensive account management experience

- Widely travelled in Gulf region

- Streamlined delivery process and developed SOPs for Delivery excellence for the offshore delivery center


Currently working as a General Manager for a new two wheeler dealership with a vision to become a model dealership in India.


Highlights:

- Responsible for the entire business (Turnover of 80 crores and a staff of 150 people)

- Established the vision of the organized and set the organization in that direction

- Built a team of business analysts from IITs/IIMs to help build a process oriented organization unlike any seen in dealership industry

-Turned around the service vertical from loss making to profits within 6 months

-Top Management Role


Total work experience 7.5 years. Currently looking to pursue second MBA (starting from 2014) from Ivy league universities. Please let me know if I stand a chance.






2098

I have been in Dubai for the past 5 Years, and i meet the criteria for NRI category in top B Schools from India. While my other option in mind is SP Jain School of Global Management, which offers an Australian Masters Degree. Just wanted to know which degree is valued the most outside India, Indian PGDM degree or SP Jain's Australian Masters in Management degree ? Kindly advice.

2099
Academics:-
10th- 84 12th-82 B.E.-72.6
Average extra curriulars

Work Experience:-
Associated with an IT firm for 33 months working for an asset management client.
Involvement in datawarehousing domain, providing ETL development for mapping data to be shown to investors through reports/website.
Involved in mentoring new joiness, providing trainings
Spot awards and few appreciations for innovation and critical project completions.

I had left the organisation as i was being moved to a new position in an entirely different domain (retail) and i was interested in finance area, particularly asset management.
Currently doing a live project and will look for relevant internship post that.

Interested in doing a MBA in Finance.

How is my profile for applying to good B schools abroad (for finance)?
Which B-schools should i target and what is the average GMAT score there ?