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Hey,

Here is my profile:

10th - 94%

12th - 85.20%

Engineering (2011-2015) (B.Tech.) -7.96 from VIT Vellore.

GMAT- yet to appear (Targeting around 720, gave CAT last year and managed a score of 98.2 percentile)

Work Ex - Just recently started working as a business analyst for an emerging startup (Derrick Petroleums).

Academic Achievements - Two time international olympiad champion (ranked in the top-100), Certificate of excellence from CBSE and some 5 to 6 internships from notable institutions.

Extracurriculars- Worked with MAD (NGO) for 2 years as a session planner, Worked as an organizer for multiple events and have numerous certifications from Toastmasters International as a public speaking professional.

1. I need to know if I stand a good chance to satisfy ISB pre-qualifications. And if I do, what would be the GMAT score required to compliment my profile.

2. Also, which schools should I target abroad  for MiM programmes based on my profile?

Any suggestion...:)

122

Hello Team,


I need to evaluate my profile.

10th - 49.60

12th - 49.33

BSC.IT - 55.22

GMAT- yet to appear

Work Ex - Currently having 2.4 years of Experience.

Working on Microsoft Exchange server 2010, 2013. Active directory 2008, 2012. Microsoft Azure.

I want to apply in 2016 by then i will be having 3 years of Experience.

Achievement : State Level football player, District level Soft ball player.

Though i have 1 year i will be doing certification of Microsoft.

What are the chances of getting into top school. Actually i am worried about the academics score.

How much i have to score in GMAT with such profile.

Thanks!

Regards,
Surendra

123

Hi,

Below is my profile.

( I do whatever interests me irrespective of the situation and time.)

10th - 88%

12th - 72% 

Engineering (2008-2012) (B.Tech.) - 8.25 from BPUT, Odisha

GMAT- 650 , CAT - hoping a 90 %

Work Ex - 2.5 years of experience in reputed IT company.

               - Just left my job hoping to get admitted for sure in 2016 -                       2018 batch (some unavoidable situation)

               - I know my profile is screwed, please suggest what can I do more                      apart from CAT Preparation to paper over this time                                (unemployed) till GD/PI.

Academic Achievements -  ( Really worried about this )

I have more than 60 certificates and recognition in essay, elocution and sports during my school and under graduation days, but to my knowledge these are of no values. (Please suggest)

I was involved twice in college tech fest during graduation and conducted some competitions.

I have also some short term online certifications cleared in my subject of interest - HRM / OB and planning to do more of those.

Extracurricular-

Worked with NGOs and in CSR activities at office,

Always a part of organizing and planning committee in college and office for any kind of cultural / professional / programs.

I am a sports person ( Play cricket, volley , TT, Badminton). Played several cricket and Badminton tournaments for my college and Office.

Which schools should I target in India for MBA-HR programmes based on my profile using GMAT ?

Please suggest what else can I do to boost my profile to get into a good B school ?

Thanks in Advance. 

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Here is my profile

10th - 76%

12th - 73% 

Engineering (1999-2003) (B.E.) 

GMAT-  year to appear

Work Ex - 12 years of experience in reputed IT company with 7 years international exp in US and Europe. Current role Senior Project/Program Manager

Looking to appear in GMAT later this year and join in fall 2016

Please suggest 

126

this post Hi Everyone, I have recently scored a 700 (unofficial) on GMAT with Q50, V34 and IR5. My profile is as below: 10th: 78% 12: 62% BE: 73% from a regular Engg college. Work Ex(a total of 60+ months): Started working with an IT MNC on CRM for 2.2 years as a part of Sales Force Automation Team. I have been awarded for my contribution in the project which was later declared as CMM5. There, I also contributed in Knowledge management of the project, prompting project members having different area expertise to share their knowledge with each other. I also trained and mentored two new joinees in the project, one of which is serving at onsite. After MNC, I joined a public sector bank as an IT Officer since June 12, looking after Bank's Network and some relevant IT projects. As a Presiding Officer of election booths, I successfully conducted General Elections 2014 and Local Municipal elections. I have also earned a JAIIB - Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers and a CAIIB - Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers, which are provided by provided by Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. Extra Curricular: nothing as such. I wanted to know whether with the above mentioned profile, is a 700 a viable score or do I have to push further on GMAT score? Is the above mentioned profile competitive enough for ISB, IIM-A,B,C?

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Hii...I am Vimal. I have 10th percentage= 89.23 and 12th percentage= 84 and B.E MECHANICAL percentage as 83%. I have no work ex. And want to do MBA 2016-18. Which clgs should i target?

128

Hi Everyone. I would be really grateful if some of you can evaluate my profile.

Target colleges: MIM @ HEC, ESSEC, LBS, LSE

GMAT: 710

X: 94.4

XII: 89.8

Mechanical Engineering from BITS, 8.31/10

Completed various electives related to finance and business in college. Also taken up courses on coursera.

Internships:

1. Research Lab. did a project in mechanical. Published a research paper in an International journal

2. High impact project at a big pvt. company

Other Achievements/EXTRA currics:

1. Vice president of entrepreneurship cell

2. Secretary of a technical student department

handled teams of 50 students each in both the clubs

3.headed a social service project

4. represented India at ISFIT, Norway

5. Led a 7 member delegation to World economic forum

6. I can code as well. javascript, C

7. Made 2 short films having a social message

8. North India region finalist at Barclay's Case study competition

I am joining a niche consulting firm this year and will have a 1 year experience by the time i join next year to improve my chances of getting a consulting job. (Yes, I want to get into consulting services)

129

Hi, 

I want to apply for MBA programs in USA and ISB.

Please look at my profile and advise me:

1. which best US schools I have shot at?

2. In which US schools I can get scholarships?

3. What are my chances in getting in ISB?

My profile:

Gmat score: 700

Degree: Btech. In chemical engineering with Mtech. In chemical engineering and design (dual degree course)

College: IIT Delhi

PG cgpa: 8.6/10

UG cgpa: 7.34/10

12th: 78.4%

10th: 88.6%

Work ex.: 

Current: 1 year of start up (with good funding) experience in operations with the responsibility of launching venture in different cities in India.

Past: 3 years of ex. at reliance industries limited. Worked at world's biggest refinery.

Extra curricular:

Associated with an NGO for past 3 years for spreading awareness for yoga and meditation.

Thanks!  

130

Hi,

I am planning to apply to a full-time MBA program in 2016. So far, I have ISB, LBS, ESADE, IE, IESE, NUS and Nanyang on my list but I'm not sure how close my profile is to what they would be looking for. I've omitted schools in USA because of the really high tuition costs. My profile details are below. It would be really helpful to get some feedback and if anyone could tell me what schools would be "safe", moderate and ambitious for me, nothing like it.

GMAT: 700(Q50, V34, AWA5.5, IR3)

X: 86%

XII: 79.69%

UG: 8.32/10 (B.E. in Information Science, BMS College of Engineering)

Work exp: Just completed 2 years.



Extra-curriculars:

1. Was a VP - Corporate Sector at AIESEC Bangalore(a local chapter of a global youth run organization) at 19. I led a team of 20 individuals to push the program to achieve 150% of the target. This gave me a lot of international exposure as well.

2. Member of the organizing team of a public speaking program at work.

3. Interned at Inclusive Planet - a social media community for the visually challenged - as a Content Strategist from June to July 2011.

4. I've hosted events at work and represented my team and project at the Business Unit level.

Thanks 😃

131

Hi Everyone,

   I need help in evaluating my profile for ISB class starting june 2016.

Academics:

GMAT-710

X - 88% (SSC- AP)

XII- 89%

B.Tech-ECE- 78%( JNTU-K).

Career :

Work  Ex-  close to 4 years - Business Consulting- Retail Analytics. 

I am currently  working as an Business Analyst in Bangalore for Target ( 2nd biggest retail chain in US). I have a very good analytical experience especially in  Retail Analytics. My day to day work involve Stats modelling, Customer Analytics and Promotional Optimization.  

My career priorities are very clear. I want to build on my experience in consulting and retail analytics ,so looking for MBA focused on strategy and consulting career or E- commerce.

 In India, I am looking for ISB. Can anyone suggest some b-schools in US were I can get good scholarships( I can`t afford full payment - Max 30-35 L  and rest need to be covered by scholarship). I am ready to take the  bitter pill, so please feel free to be open and frank.

Extra curricular activities -

-Secretary of Department Student group

- Student Campus Jockey for Vodafone in my college

- CR team member in my current company.

- Stage artist- performed lot of skits from childhood.

- Scored district first in C.V.Raman science competition in 10th.

- Participated and won awards for paper- presentation, Debates and Seminars.

132

Hi Everyone,

I need help in evaluating my profile for a 2nd MBA from abroad.

Academics

X: 85%

XII 80%

Engg, 2006: 75% from Amity, affiliated to GGSIP University

MBA, 2009: Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune

I got a PPO from Asian Paints & worked with them for 2 months in area of supply chain & operations.

Then, I moved to Essar where I worked for 3 years in areas of Procurement, Contracts, Vendor Management & Business Development.

Presently working with Hitachi for almost 1.5 years where i am looking at the after-sales of compressors & pumps. I look after the complete India region with single point responsibility of P&L. I have moved into sales & marketing from supply chain & plan to pursue my career further in the same stream.

I have yet not given GMAT or TOEFL. I wish to attend the program beginning 2016 & looking for schools in US, Australia or Germany.

I wish to avail a scholarship to finance my education.

Please advice which all countries I should apply for MBA.

I have certain queries:

1. Is it worth doing a second MBA?

2. Will any of these schools give me GMAT/Toefl waiver?

3. How to plan my next step. What should I do to start my 2nd MBA process.

Look forward to hear.

Regards,

Ankit

133

Hi

It would be helpful if my profile would be evaluated. The relevant information is as follows:

GMAT- 700. V40,Q47,AWA6,IR7

Class X- 94.2%

Class XII (Commerce)- 91.4%

BBA LLB(Hons.) from National Law University Jodhpur (Ranked among top 5 law schools in India). Was a member of Legal Aid Committee of the university and helped in organising various legal aid camps in and around the university campus.

GPA- 7.6/10- Among top 15 out of 80 students

Currently working with Securities and Exchange Board of India for 2 years and 2 months. Have been responsible for handling litigations relating to defending the interest of SEBI and ensure investor protection.  Additionally, provide in house legal advice to various departments within SEBI.

I have completed foundation level of CS course and also completed various professional certification courses offered by NSE.

In view of the above background, my queries are:

What are my chances for ISB?

Which schools and programs outside India would suit my profile

Thank You in advance

134

Hello,

I would really appreciate if somebody could evaluate my profile and comment on my chances of getting into ISB and the IIMs.

10th (ICSE) - 87; 12th (ISC) - 80; BTech (ECE) - 6.66/10; GMAT - 680

No significant Extra Curricular, just a few School Level certificates for Singing (Group)

Work Ex - 7 yrs in IT with 1 Year Onsite (US) Experience

Have received 5-6 awards for excellence, at work.

So, do I stand a chance ?

135

Hey,

Here is my profile:

10th - 95.2% (CBSE)- State Rank -9

12th - 87.40%

MSc Phy B. E Mechanical (2008-2013)- BITS , Pilani Hyderabad Campus

CGPA-7.5

GMAT- yet to appear (Targeting around 720)

Work Ex - Working With Bajaj Auto Ltd as Senior Engineer with 2 years 6 months work exp.

Academic Achievements - 

. 2003-Secured 20th rank in the state in Junior Mathematics Olympiad.

. 2005- Secured 9th state position in AISSC-CBSE 10th Examination, 2005. Recipient of State Level Rajiv Gandhi Chhatra Prativa Puraskar

. 2007-Qualified Chemistry Olympiad conducted by Orissa Chemical Society and was placed among top 10 % of the examination out of 21 candidates enrolled at the center with a total of 33300 candidates.

. 2008- Won First Rank in Painting Events of PEARL - Annual Cultural festival of BITS Hyderabad Campus. Retained the place for 2009, 2010.

. 2009-Held First Place in "Panorama" (Painting event) at WAVES, Annual Cultural Festival BITS-Goa.

. 2010- Represented Campus for Girls TT Team in "Spree"- Annual sports festival, BITS-Goa securing 3rd place.

Extra Curricular

· 2009- Headed Arts and Decoration Department for Pearl- the Annual Cultural Festival of BITS-Hyderabad Campus for year 2009. Retained the place for 2010, 2011.

· 2010- Elected  as Secretary of Shades (Arts Club) of BITS-Hyderabad Campus

· Creative and versatile writer with more than 2 years of experience in writing field in different niche with a pronounced interest in Blogging. Content Writer in many websites like www.ezinearticle.com and www.zartash.com.

· 2014- Technical Magazine author and editor of "Pulse"- Quarterly Magazine, Bajaj Auto Ltd. reported the "12th Mid Communication Meet- 2014", Bajaj Auto Ltd.

· Coordinated 3-day CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Activity for Book Donation at Bajaj Auto Ltd. Attended the program for book distribution in various schools.

1. I need to know if I stand a good chance to satisfy ISB pre-qualifications. And if I do, what would be the GMAT score required to compliment my profile.

2. Also, which schools should I target abroad  for Operation and Consultancy programmes based on my profile?

Any suggestion...:)

136

Hi,

I am planning to apply to a full-time MBA program in 2016. So far, I have ISB, Booth, Tepper, Kelley, Duke on my list but I'm not sure how close my profile is to what they would be looking for. It would be really helpful to get some feedback on my profile and my chances at the top 20 B-Schools.

GMAT: 760(Q50, V41, AWA5.0, IR8)

X: 91.28% (ICSE)

XII: 94% (ICSE)

UG: 66% (Distinction from University of Pune)

Work exp: About to complete 2 years (Business Technology Analyst in Deloitte).

Internships:

1. Persistent Systems - Project Student

2. News in Shorts - News Editor

Extra-curriculars include Blogging - Personal Blog, Writing (National/State Level), Debating, Organizing events (national level), 1 paper published in an international journal, paper presentation, chief editor for school magazine plus multiple other inter-school, inter-college events. 

Community Work includes visiting orphanages and working with NGOs to support the education of the underprivileged.

Professional Achievements (2 Awards from Deloitte, Member of Deloitte Internal Newsletter team and Fun Committee)

Thanks in Advance.

137

Hello everyone!

Would be grateful if you could take a few mins to help me out.

Below is my brief profile

GMAT - 760 Q-49 V-46 IR-8 AWA 5

Work Ex - 4 years in Analytics

B.Tech. Information Technology 78%

12th CBSE 90%

10th CBSE 94%

Extra curriculars - Played chess at an international level

Post MBA - interested to work in Consulting

Would like to understand my chances of getting into ISB, INSEAD, LBS. And what colleges in the USA can i target to get with some financial aid?

Thanks in advance,

Anjanaa

138

Hey,

Here is my profile:

10th - 94%

12th - 85.20%

Engineering (2011-2015) (B.Tech.) -8.12 from VIT Vellore.

GMAT- yet to appear (Targeting around 720, gave CAT last year and managed a score of 97.2 percentile)

Work Ex - Just recently started working as a decision scientist with mu-sigma.

Academic Achievements - Two time international olympiad champion (ranked in the top-100), Certificate of excellence from CBSE and some 5 to 6 internships from notable institutions.

Extracurriculars- Worked with MAD (NGO) for 2 years as a session planner, Worked as an organizer for multiple events and have numerous certifications from Toastmasters International as a public speaking professional.

1. I need to know if I stand a good chance to satisfy ISB pre-qualifications. And if I do, what would be the GMAT score required to compliment my profile.

2. Also, which schools should I target abroad  for MiM programmes based on my profile?

Any suggestion...:)

139

Hi sir/Ma'am,

I want to pursue MBA from the top colleges and was wondering if you could please evaluate my profile and provide your valuable suggestions.

GMAT score: 720 (QA 50, VA 38, IR 5)

Sex: female Age: 24

X: 93%

XII: 88%

Undergraduate Degree: B.tech. in Computer Science

College: Jaypee Institute of information technology, Noida Undergrad percentage: 78%

Work Experience: 3 years 2 months (Planning to apply for fall 2016 so it will be four years by then).

Company: SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd. Job profile: Software developer and product consultant (I am in a techno functional role where my job not only requires me to code in my product but also requires me to interact with customers on daily basis and provide consulting to them related to the product I work on "global trade management").

Extra Curriculars:

College: Was actively involved in organizing and coordinating events during the fest and otherwise all year round.

Participated in a lot of events (technical, literary, cultural) and won them.

Work: "People's initiative" in my team to facilitate team bonding and cooperation. Won team player award for the same.

Participated in several innovation events and won them.

Customer visits: Sumitomo Corporation, Tokyo. Traveled onsite and provided expert on demand service.

Olam International, Chennai. Traveled onsite and provided Expert on demand and consulting service.

Presentation: Traveled to Germany to SAP's headquarters to provide presentation on the software idea suggested by me and my team. Involved in Company's CSR activities.

I wish to apply to the following universities but I am not sure what are my chances. Can you please suggest if these choices are too ambitious? Can you suggest the colleges that I should aim for and what are my chances at these? :

ISB, NUS, Hong Kong University, CMU tepper, University of Texas at Austin McCombs, Cornell University (Jhonson), UCLA (Anderson), UNC(kenan-Flalger), UC berkley (Haas), Indiana (Kelley), Yale

Thank you very much!

140

Hi sir/Ma'am,

I want to pursue MBA from the top colleges and was wondering if you could please evaluate my profile and provide your valuable suggestions.

GMAT score: 720 (QA 50, VA 38, IR 5)

Sex: female Age: 24

X: 93%

XII: 88%

Undergraduate Degree: B.tech. in Computer Science

College: Jaypee Institute of information technology, Noida Undergrad percentage: 78%

Work Experience: 3 years 2 months (Planning to apply for fall 2016 so it will be four years by then).

Company: SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd. Job profile: Software developer and product consultant (I am in a techno functional role where my job not only requires me to code in my product but also requires me to interact with customers on daily basis and provide consulting to them related to the product I work on "global trade management").

Extra Curriculars:

College: Was actively involved in organizing and coordinating events during the fest and otherwise all year round.

Participated in a lot of events (technical, literary, cultural) and won them.

Work: "People's initiative" in my team to facilitate team bonding and cooperation. Won team player award for the same.

Participated in several innovation events and won them.

Customer visits: Sumitomo Corporation, Tokyo. Traveled onsite and provided expert on demand service.

Olam International, Chennai. Traveled onsite and provided Expert on demand and consulting service.

Presentation: Traveled to Germany to SAP's headquarters to provide presentation on the software idea suggested by me and my team. Involved in Company's CSR activities.

I wish to apply to the following universities but I am not sure what are my chances. Can you please suggest if these choices are too ambitious? Can you suggest the colleges that I should aim for and what are my chances at these? :

ISB, NUS, Hong Kong University, CMU tepper, University of Texas at Austin McCombs, Cornell University (Jhonson), UCLA (Anderson), UNC(kenan-Flalger), UC berkley (Haas), Indiana (Kelley), Yale

Thank you very much!