I am a working professional from Samsung (Mobile R&D; division - Bangalore).
I am looking for a brief guideline and profile assessment before applying to highly-esteemed international B-schools (which demand considerable amount of time as well as money).
It would be great if the experts suggest me schools which are best-fitted for my profile.
As I am new in the forum, please feel free to redirect my post to appropriate folder.
~~Profile~~
Target Schools - MIT Sloan, Duke, Fuqua, Kellogg and INSEAD.
Male, 25 yrs old, born in Kolkata, India
GMAT 710(92%), Q 50 (92%), V 35 (74%), AWA 5.0 (58%)
Undergrad
Jadavpur University, Bachelor of Engineering (May-June 200 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
GPA
9.03/10
10+2
West Bengal State of Higher Secondary Education, 93.7%, Stood 17th among 0.5M (10+2) Exam takers, Stood 34th among 0.15M Engineering Entrance Exam takers.
Work
I have been working in Samsung R&D; since July 2008. So, it would be 4-year experience on July, 2012. I am currently engaged in development of operating system or data-platform on 4G based mobile handsets for Samsung Electronics. Along with designing, coding and validating software for market-changing 4G smart phones, I am involved in mentoring new engineers, brain-storming for new technological advances and sharing my knowledge across Samsungs various software development centers.
International Exposure
I have been travelling to International R&D; locations of Samsung (in 1month 3months on a single trip 14 months on total) since the onset of Android based smart phone development work in Dec 2008. Samsung Head quarter at South Korea, Samsung Telecommunication centers at NJ, Seattle, Dallas and Alcatel Luscent Labs in NJ are the places, where I have interacted with different engineers and managers and coordinated as an experienced engineer of my module from Samsung India, Bangalore. Currently, I am working for another flagship product of Samsung with AT&T; and Samsung Telecommunication America, Dallas.
Achievements
1)Appreciated by the Vice President of Samsung India, Bangalore and Korean Leads for notable performance in developing Samsungs first 4G Phone.
2)Offered National Merit Scholarship for standing 17th in higher secondary examination in 2004 by Human Resource Department, Govt. of India.
3)Won medals for promising performance in Intra-Dept University Soccer League and Corporate Soccer tournament conducted for 32 corporate teams in Bangalore.
4)I was a contributing player of my Schools under-19 Cricket tournament. We have won several district level and state level tournaments.
Social-Responsibility
1) I am a part of my schoolmates who have established a Non-Profitable-Organization under the State norms. The organization is dedicated to help poor and needy students by providing notebooks, grocery etc, organize medical camp etc. This organization is currently working with the poor students of my Alma Mater.
2) I am a part of SISO-Seva, which is another NPO that helps local orphanages in Bangalore.
3) I have offered free tuition when I was pursuing under-graduated education.
Goals As a working professional, who works on cutting-edge data-oriented 4G technology, and an open-eyed ambitious person, who takes interest on marketing acumen of several biggies and the start-up life-cycle of promising entrepreneurial ventures, I believe that MBA from the Ivy League schools can provide me the launch pad to try my dream plan. I have a long term goal of establishing world class online delivery system of grocery and beverages. I know that its an open category and inherits enormous challenges from established traditional players, but, with global knowledge, research oriented course-curriculum, risk-taking and bright business network, it can be highly possible to position a global brand of online delivery system.
Little bit more on my goal ->
I feel the online delivery system of grocery and beverage is not a disjoint dream in my case. I am working in 4G technology driven market of USA. I have found how people are using LTE data and how they are moving towards e-commerce. With the advent of 3G technologies, the economic trend of look-to-east and Indian consumers bolstered belief on e-commerce (thanks to FlipKart.com, JustDial.com, and Snapdeal.com), I can foresee the huge market where full retail system can run online. Instead of taking on biggies, I can establish a well-connected network of vendors, reliable vendor system and fast-customized-SEO oriented web-infrastructure to realize my dream. But, I need seed capital, investor base, understanding of data-metrics that can be provided by an internationally acclaimed b-school. ISB is my first choice as my target prospect is Indians. I have already applied to ISB. But, candidly speaking, with my low score (I heard 710 is low compared to the pool to which I belong), I have to keep my planB ready.
I believe ivy-league schools and INSEAD are the best brandings available in the market. I have keen interest in marketing. I have seen my father working as a sales executive, and I have worked in Multi-level networking business to help out my father to carry the expense of a joint family. What I have learned from there is the concept of Out-to-in thinking, and climbing up prospects mind. I have seen Samsung doing the same since I have joined SS in July 2008. In 2008, Nokia has a bragging market share of 60%, but with the aggressive marketing, customizing product to cater to any class citizen, forming a brand name in mobile market, SS has won the game, topping the US market. I want to nurture my interest in the old and globally-praised (Global sounds again in my writing because isnt that I look for? :-O ) B-schools. A challenging job in marketing can hone my acumen and make me more open to the market-structure. Definitely, my academics lean much towards the technical field; cant we expect a blend of analytical skill and marketing expertise?
You have a really cool profile ... If you draft your says well , ISB is certainly more than realistic:)
Hi guys,
I'm back after my GMAT and am slightly disappointed to be frank.
Here's my break up:
Overall score: 710
Quant: 50
Verbal: 36
As I mentioned before, I've been working at Infosys for the past 4 years and have a separate Internet venture with my friend that has done quite well in it's domain. I have also been involved in community service in various capacities since childhood.
I looked up a few schools and found that 710 would probably be good enough for the second rung schools like FUQUA, Anderson etc.
However I have to live with my Engineering percentage which was only 63%.
Do I stand a realistic chance of getting into any of these schools or should I write again? I do think I can crack 730, with concentrated efforts. I wish I don't have to write again though! :)
Have people belonging to the over populous IIM pool gotten through to such schools with such a track record? Also, would ISB be realistic? Looking forward to the same help you guys extended a few days back!
Cheers!
Hi
My profile:
XII - 80.2 % (CBSE)
B.Tech IIT (7.6/10)
CFA II Levels
GMAT: 700 Q:50 V:32 AWA:6
3 yrs of work exp:
a) 2 yrs of field experience with ONGC
b) 1 year with a startup
Decent ECs & Social work
Post MBA I am looking to switch either to finance or to a business consultant role looking at the diversity in my work profile
Can you let me know the schools I can apply.
Thanks
Hi,
My profile is as follows:
Acads:
BE Mechanical (University of Pune): 58%
12th: 75%
10th: 82%
GMAT: 650 (44q,35v) (5.0 - AWA)
Work Experience:
Nov 2010 - Present
Purchase Executive - Honda Cars India
Responsible for developing sheet metal components of automobiles (new models) at local suppliers. Currently handling 10 suppliers for new models
Planning the activities (e.g. die manufacturing, raw material procurement, logistics, etc) with the suppliers for development of parts to meet new model mass production timeline of the company
Co-ordinating with suppliers and setting up deadlines and quality targets for parts
Conducting regular audits at supplier end with quality members to ensure required parts quality
Ensuring zero line shortage due to any quality or delivery related issues during model trials
On time troubleshooting for handling issues related to making of parts or their delivery
Increased work efficiency by 5% utilising IT resources for data sharing and management
July 2009-Nov 2010
CAD Engineer - Soilmec Equipments
Group leader of a 6 member team for handling new projects related to reverse engineering and new product development
Set-up and administered all CAD Workstations and server with deploying tools like Pro INTRALINK for better file management to save space and reduce re-work
Saved data space by 50% and increased work efficiency by 25%
Extra curriculars:
Participated in various robotic events during engineering n won some too. Also played a leadership role in a National Level robotics competition. Attended a couple of workshops. Other than that I play the drums.
Please evaluate my profile.
I am interested in doing MBA in Operations Management. I have the following queries;
1. Where do I stand, given my profile and GMAT score?
2. I am targeting Kelley(Indiana), Fisher(Ohio State), Georgia Tech, Univ of Wisconsin-Madison and Krannert(Purdue). What are my chances of getting admit to these schools? Also, what are my chances of getting a scholarship there?
3. If according to you I am not eligible for the above mentioned schools, then which other schools should I apply to for Operations Management? Is it worth doing my MBA from the 30-50th ranked schools?
Thank you.
I'm back after my GMAT and am slightly disappointed to be frank. Here's my break up:Overall score: 710
:
Do I stand a realistic chance of getting into any of these schools or should I write again? I do think I can crack 730, with concentrated efforts. I wish I don't have to write again though! :)
Sirji, welcome back.
GMAT ki kahani khatam ho gayi. Put an end to the what-if analysis and move on now to the essay writing.
Focus on the brilliant things you did in your IT venture and at Infy. And all the nice things you plan to do during and after your MBA.
Adcoms will value that more than another 50-point jump in your GMAT score with nothing substantial to talk about in the other areas.
- Sameer
Author | Beyond The MBA Hype
a working professional from Samsung (Mobile R&D; division - Bangalore).
I am looking for a brief guideline and profile assessment before applying to highly-esteemed international B-schools (which demand considerable amount of time as well as money).
Quest123, Thanks for the detailed post...infact, by the end of it I forgot what your questions were.
SO my analysis is, that you have a great profile - doing cutting edge work and great acads. You should apply to the Ivy leagues and more (Stanford). You can make up for a low GMAT through an effective essay strategy - demonstrate good analytical & communication skills (that will also help make up for a low verbal GMAT score). You need to tie your venture story very well with your hi-tech experience inorder that it does not sound like a business idea just off your head.
Definitely, my academics lean much towards the technical field; cant we expect a blend of analytical skill and marketing expertise?
That's what b-schools are there to teach you - give you a business perspective in addition to your functional expertise.
MBA Decoder
Hi All,
I would like to request for a profile evaluation.
Appearing for GMAT on 11th of October. Expect to crack with a good score.
I have done my BCom from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics with 75%
Have also done my Mcom from Mumbai University with 71%
I am a Chartered Accountant by Profession with articleship experience of 3 years from Deloitte Haskins and Sells and also a mid size CA firm.
I have also cleared Level 2 of International CFA.
I had scored 82% in 12th and 91% in 10th.(School Topper)
Post my qualification I have worked with National Stock Exchange(NSE) for 6 months and now handling my family owned financial services company.In total I have work experience of about 1yr 3months exclusive of my articleship experience. I have also teaching experience with a few of the local classes in subjects like Tax and Costing(not sure whether this would help or not).
I was also a part of my college Fest UMANG and have take part in various extra curricular activities at school and college level
Can you please tell me as to what GMAT score do i need if I want to do MBA from top 30 colleges preferably (any location would be fine) and will my work experience with my dad's own financial service firm would be a a disadvantage as it is not a brand name.
Can you please tell me which all school should I apply to if i get a decent score.
And also am I too late for fall 2012 application. Is applying in round 2 a disadvantage?
Post MBA I would like to get into Private Equity or Valuations or Start something of my own.
Thanks a lot. Sorry if it is too verbose.
Hi,
Could you please help me by what latest time should i give the GMAT exam, so that i am eligible for spring-2012 intake at different universities.
TIA.
smashsmash,
give GMAT when you are most ready to take it and before the submission deadlines of the b-schools you are planning to apply to - in most b-schools, you can self report your scores. Despite this, you should check the FAQ sections of their websites to read their score submitting policies.
MBA Decoder
I took GMAT exam and scored only 420... i have 3+ years of work exp in banking sector. Can you please guide me what schools should i look for or shld i appear again for the exam.
Hi Experts,
I gave my GMAT again Yesterday, but ended up getting the same score of 610(q43,v31). I had put in all my efforts into GMAT,but could not get better of it. I wanted to know what chances do I stand with my current GMAT score. Also, since I have taken GMAT twice, I dont think I can write it for the third time. My profile is as below.
GMAT- 610 (q43,v31)
Total Professional experience-Currently 3yrs will be 4 by the time i join colleges.I am working with a IT company in India as a Tech Lead for a support project,team size of 15.
During my high school and college was running my family business for 6 yrs before joining the current company.
No other extra curricular as only thing that i did during my college days was look into my father's business.
Have a GPA of 3.4 and am a Bachelor of Engineering graduate.
Post MBA goals- Want to become a ERP sales manager/ business analyst, which will enable me to use my present professional experience.
Colleges I am planning to apply.
Joseph M Katz
RIT-Saunders
University Of georgia-Terry
University of Buffalo-Suny
Thunderbird
Please evaluate and let me know the real scenario. Also, please let me know if i would be eligible to apply for Scholarship.
Hi,
My profile:
Male, 26 yrs,
Xth: 84% (CBSE)
XIIth: 83% (CBSE)
B.Tech(IT)+MBA(Fin) (Integrated): 3.1/4 (NMIMS University)
Work Exp: 2 yrs in mid office of a big investment bank.
GMAT : Expected 720+. got a paltry 690:banghead::banghead::banghead:
Extracurriculars: Very Good. lots of participation and certificates at college level.
I plan to go for another MBA (US Top 20) next year . Please suggest if US top 20 are possible with such score or should in take the test again. I believe i can improve a lot.
Also suggest few schools in europe that i can look at. The current economic situation in europe is dissuading though. I am looking at Finance specialization
Thanks
Hello Sir
Can you tell me is it possible me to get addmission in MBA in US or UK or Australia or Singapore and other foreign countries without work experience? I recently completed my graduation in B.com from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra with 58.9% :-(, 10th-75.6%,12th-63.7% and appeared for GMAT and scored 610.
I have work experience of 3 months with UNESCO-INRULED as a Research Assistant for the preparation of a report which I think is a part time. Before this I had a work experience of 1.5 yrs as a Trainee in Hero Honda during my college days. I want to know from you that foreign universities would accept this experience or not? If they accept, then they will consider this as a part time or full time?
My last qusetion is can you give me rough idea about MBA from King's college of london? Is it worhful to do MBA from there and what is the job opportunities after pass out from there?
Thanks in advance and plz do reply soon as I have less time to apply.
Hi,
Well this is how my story goes
gave gmat twice... 1st time 680 2nd tym 690 
10th: 81%
12th: 87%
B.E: 71%
Extra curriculars: above average... :)
work ex: 16 months
I am planning to apply 4 2012 intake
colleges shortlisted
tepper
johnson - cornell
fuqua-duke
uva - darden
ucla
Could you pls suggest some other "safe schools" or is the list a lill too ambitious??
More interested in specializing for entrepreneurship or stratregy...
Dearly waiting your valuable suggestions
Please tell me is it possible me to get admission in MBA in foriegn country without work experience or with relative part time work experience?
If I have work experience from my family business, then it create hurdels for me to acquire visa??? As someone told me if I have experience from my family business then it can create problem in visa process. plz reply for my query as i didn't receive any prompt reply from you guys.
Thanks
Please tell me is it possible me to get admission in MBA in foriegn country without work experience or with relative part time work experience?
If I have work experience from my family business, then it create hurdels for me to acquire visa??? As someone told me if I have experience from my family business then it can create problem in visa process. plz reply for my query as i didn't receive any prompt reply from you guys.
Thanks
Love all around,
Having patience always pays well. its not usually the case that an Admissions consultant will be logged in for 24 hours to shoot off prompt replies minute by minute.
Most b-schools don't REQUIRE a work exp. but would rarely take you in without any, unless you are exceptional
I have work exp of 1.5 yr as a trainee at hero honda during my college days and 3 month exp with UNESCO-INRULED as a Research assistant for the preparation of a report. Both exp i think will consider as part time but will universities accept this if I get good score in GMAT and TOEFL?
Can you tell me the MBA quality of King's college of london in finance or marketing? Is it worthful to do MBA from there? What is the job opportunites after pass out from there?
Thanks
Appearing for GMAT on 11th of October. Expect to crack with a good score.
Can you please tell me as to what GMAT score do i need if I want to do MBA from top 30 colleges preferably (any location would be fine)
Hi Dhwani - keep your head down and focus on getting as high a score you can get. If I write 680 or 720 - it would matter little as you would still try to get as high a score as possible.
However if you still want me to quote a number
You have a terrific background and I think a 700+ will seal the deal for most top schools.
and will my work experience with my dad's own financial service firm would be a a disadvantage as it is not a brand name.
Bluechip brand helps but you can spin your story in a different way - schools love entrepreneurial stories such as going back to expand your dad's business. So don't bother.
Can you please tell me which all school should I apply to if i get a decent score.
Tough question as it depends on many things - any top 20 school in the US should be competitive for you.
And also am I too late for fall 2012 application. Is applying in round 2 a disadvantage?
If you have a clear idea of the basics (your short-term/long-term goals, why mba, why xyz school, why you, why now etc) and which schools to apply then you can even apply R1. However if you want more time then perhaps R2 is better. Since you don't have much choice don't bother - go ahead and apply to where it is possible.
Post MBA I would like to get into Private Equity or Valuations or Start something of my own.
PE is a very tough space to get into in the US. Be careful on that part. However starting something on your own is ofcourse the easiest
HTH,
Arun - Busy launching CrackVerbal's Online Course
rahila malik SaysI took GMAT exam and scored only 420... i have 3+ years of work exp in banking sector. Can you please guide me what schools should i look for or shld i appear again for the exam.
If a school will accept a 420 GMAT score then it pretty much doesn't bother about what the scores are. So if you think you can improve your scores then my recommendation is to retake it.
Regards,
Arun - Busy launching CrackVerbal's Online Course
Hi Experts,
I gave my GMAT again Yesterday, but ended up getting the same score of 610(q43,v31). I had put in all my efforts into GMAT,but could not get better of it. I wanted to know what chances do I stand with my current GMAT score.
Colleges I am planning to apply.
Joseph M Katz
RIT-Saunders
University Of georgia-Terry
University of Buffalo-Suny
Thunderbird
Please evaluate and let me know the real scenario. Also, please let me know if i would be eligible to apply for Scholarship.
Your experience, undergraduate, and GMAT should be commensurate for your target schools. Don't worry.
Scholarships will be tough to come by in these places. So don't bank on that for your finances.
HTH,
Arun - Busy launching CrackVerbal's Online Course